Electoral Reporting Specialist – Mogadishu, Somalia

General

Description of assignment title: Electoral Reporting Specialist

Assignment country: Somalia

Expected start date: 07/15/2023

Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist

DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No

Host entity: UNSOM

Type: Onsite

Expected end date: 12/31/2023

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Mogadiscio

Details

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) was established on 3 June 2013 by UN Security Council Resolution 2102, following a comprehensive assessment of the United Nations in support of the establishment of the Federal Government of Somalia. The mandate of UNSOM was subsequently renewed by Security Council resolutions. Unanimously adopting resolution 2102 (2013), the Council decided that the mandate of UNSOM would include the provision of policy advice to the Federal Government and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on peacebuilding and state-building in the areas of governance, security sector reform and rule of law (including the disengagement of combatants), development of a federal system (including state formation), constitutional review, democratisation (including preparations for the 2016 political transition) and coordination of international donor support. Among its other mandated functions, UNSOM is helping build the Federal Government’s capacity to promote respect for human rights and women’s empowerment, promote child protection, prevent conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence, and strengthen justice institutions. Further, it is monitoring, helping investigate and reporting to the Council on any abuses or violations of human rights or of international humanitarian law committed in Somalia, or any abuses committed against children or women. The Mission is also supporting the implementation of the National Security Architecture that was endorsed by the Federal Government and Federal Member States in April 2017 and the Comprehensive Approach to Security framework.

Context

Integrated Electoral Support Group (IESG) provides technical and operational support to the National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC) which oversees organizing voter registration and the Parliamentary elections. IESG provides technical support in areas including operations, capacity building, logistics, civic and voter education, legal, electoral security, external relations, public outreach, Information Technology, Geographic Information System (GIS). IESG is composed of both UNSOM and UNDP staff. The NIEC, established in 2015, has recently established its subnational structure at state capital level. IESG has deployed staff to the UNSOM field offices to provide technical and operational support to NIEC subnational structures.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Chief Electoral Advisor who leads IESG, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Ensure that all reports are received regularly and within set deadlines; Compile regular reports for IESG on all electoral developments and issues in the field, including ongoing and potential challenges; Compile daily, weekly and ad hoc reports, newsletters, preparing monitoring tables, minutes, fact sheets, and prepare reports of meetings and any other duties that are assigned.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 27 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in responsible experience in elections and related areas required;

• Excellent drafting skills in English required;
• Good knowledge of UN field Mission (SPM/DPKO) is desirable;
• Knowledge of UNDP and other UN entities desirable;
• Experience in implementing, supporting or advising on electoral processes in multiple countries is desirable;
• Electoral experience in developing or transition economies is desirable.
• Experience in post-conflict situations is desirable

Area(s) of expertise

Communication, Elections and governance

Driving license

License for light vehicles Required

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Master degree or equivalent in Political science, communications, international relations, law, public administration, or related field.

Competencies and values

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Ethics and Values Planning and Organizing Respect for Diversity Working in Teams

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

General: Mogadishu is the HQ of the UNSOM operation inside the Somalia mission area and is a non-family duty station. The UN Volunteer will be subject to the overall direction and guidance of the UN Designated Official (DO) for security. The volunteer will be incorporated into all applicable security protocols and will be required to strictly adhere to the guidelines, security plans and other directives issued by the DO. While in Somalia, the volunteer will be housed in UN-provided accommodation. In Mogadishu, this is at the UN Compound at the Mogadishu International Airport (MIA). Accommodation: Due to the security situation in the UNSOS mission area and coupled with the fact that there is no living accommodation on the private market that meets minimum UN security and safety standards for UN personnel, expatriate personnel deployed to Mogadishu are provided secured accommodation in a camp-style environment. Some of the accommodation (hard wall and prefabs) are paid for by the UN personnel on a monthly basis. However, containerized accommodation is provided free by the UN. The UN-provided accommodation is essentially equipped with minimum room furniture. The accommodation could be single or shared rooms with shared bath and toilet facilities. Power and water are provided by the UN inside the camp to its occupants. Food and Diet: There is no access to local markets in Mogadishu. There is a UN Contractor-managed dining facility inside the UNSOS Camp in Mogadishu where food is provided at a cost by the contractor CIANO. Personnel may cook their own meals at common kitchen buildings situated at convenient locations within the camp. Health: Exposure exists to a number of tropical diseases. All medical formalities specified in the Offer or Travel Advisory should be completed before traveling. Yellow Fever vaccination is compulsory before coming to the mission area, while vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus/Diptheria, Polio and Meningitis are recommended. Vaccination Card (yellow card) must be brought. Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended. Due to large number of various types of insects in the mission area, it is also recommended to use insecticide-impregnated nets and insect repellants. UN personnel have access during working hours to a Civilian Clinic inside the UNSOS Camp in Mogadishu. Rest and Recuperation: International personnel, including UN Volunteers, working in the UNSOS mission area are entitled to a 4-week Rest and Recuperation (R & R) cycle. This means that after every 4 weeks of being in the mission area, a break is taken to travel to either Nairobi (UNSOS designated R & R location) or any other destination outside the mission area. The R & R entitlement consists of 5 calendar days R & R, with 2 travel days added, every 4 weeks. UN flights from Mogadishu or any other deployed site in the mission to Nairobi and back to duty station can be used at no expense. However, accommodation, food and other expenses while on R & R are borne by the individual. Approval of R & R is balanced against operational requirements.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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