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Background Information – PSC

Peace and Security Centre:

The UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster (PSC) is a principal service provider in the field of mine action with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), UNDP, UNICEF, Governments of mine-affected countries and other mine action partners. The Cluster is responsible to administer, provide support and oversight of the day-to-day management of the Project Field offices, both according to the client requirements and in line with UNOPS rules and regulations.

It is led by the Head of Business Unit, who has the overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Peace and Security Cluster on behalf of its clients.

Background Information – Job-specific

Background Specific – Programme (Libya Mine Action)

On arrival to Libya in April 2011, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and international NGOs partnered to form the Joint Mine Action Coordination Team (JMACT), in order to present a coordinated humanitarian mine action response to the Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) threat in Libya during the emergency phase. The role of UNMAS has since expanded to include ammunition and weapons management following the establishment of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the inclusion of arms proliferation within the mission’s security sector mandate.

UNMAS Libya office is currently based in Tunis, Tunisia since the evacuation of UNSMIL from Libya in July 2014. The Translator/ Liaison Assistant will work from UNMAS Office in Libya in support of UNMAS activities in Libya.

Functional Responsibilities:

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UNOPS Libya Programme Manager/Head of the UNSMIL Arms and Ammunition Advisory Section, the Translator/ Liaison Assistant supports the UNOPS Libya Programme in Libya, by providing communications support to daily programmatic activities. The Translator/ Liaison Assistant is responsible for but not limited to the following duties::**

Interpreting and Translation

• Provide high quality consecutive and simultaneous interpretation into Arabic from English and/or from Arabic into English, during meetings with Libyan counterparts, press conferences, UNOPS events and workshops
• Assist Programme team in providing timely translations from Arabic to English and vice versa, in line with United Nations standards and of various types of documents covering a broad range of subject matters dealt with by UNOPS. These documents include: papers produced by UNOPS such as legal and political opinions, activity related documents, official correspondence, draft laws and legislations, and op-eds, press statements, political analyses articles, Programme Manager statements and speeches related to Libya, and Arms and Ammunition Advisory section (AAAS) reports
• Handle/creates social media accounts for UNMAS (e.g. \twitter, Facebook), including the content in both languages, English and Arabic
• Monitor local media outlets and social media and update senior managers on events and trends related to UN, specifically UNMAS and Arms and Ammunition Advisory section (AAAS)

Liaison and Communication

• Contribute towards the implementation of a communications strategy to promote the relevant business unit, region or project as needed by UNOPS or our partners
• Assist in ensuring consistent branding and visual image of communications products by promoting uniform fonts, formatting, icons, images and layout
• Assist in the planning and implementation of special events
• Provide quality control on major documents with respect to use of language and design
• Build and/or consolidates relationships with key stakeholders needed to disseminate information
• Performs other related duties as directed by the supervisor.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education and Relevant Years of Experience:

• A First level University degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in English Literature, Translation, Business Administration, Project Management, Social Science, Economics or related fields, with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience is required OR
• Secondary School diploma with five (5) years of relevant working experience is required.

Work Experience:

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in liaison, communication, translation, interpretation or other relevant fields.
• Experience with the United Nations or International NGOs is desired
• Experience working on communication projects for both an internal and external audience is desired
• Experience in dealing with local and national institutes (Government, Military and Police etc..) is desired
• Minimum one year of experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office and/or newer versions) is required

Language:

• Fluency in English and Arabic (Speaking, reading, and writing) is required
• Knowledge of another UN official language is desire.

Competencies:Integrity & Inclusion:** Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Leading Self and Others: Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Partenering: Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Result Orientation: Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Agility: Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Solution Focused: Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Effective Communication: Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Additional Considerations:

• This is a local position, and therefore only nationals of the country (Libya) will be considered.
• This re-advertised vacancy. Applicant (s) who have applied to this vacancy announcement do not need to re-apply.
• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Work life harmonization – UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Contract type, level and duration:

*Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: LICA-5
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.**For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-of…

Background Information – UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.