PRINCIPAL DISARMAMENT, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATION OFFICER

Organizational Context

This position is within the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) in Port-au-Prince. The role reports directly to the SRSG and is part of the DDR/CVR Service, contributing to the mission's overall mandate and peace process implementation.

Job Purpose

The Chief of Service, Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) provides strategic and operational leadership for the DDR Service within BINUH. This role involves overseeing programmed activities, ensuring integration with the mission's mandate and components, and advising mission leadership on DDR policy and its interface with peace agreements. The position requires developing strategic vision, managing program implementation, and offering expert advice to national entities and the international community on DDR processes. It also includes developing frameworks for civil society integration, resource mobilization, donor coordination, and managing significant budgets and staff to ensure high-quality outputs and compliance with UN policies.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership and overall management for the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) Service. Oversee and coordinate programmed activities, ensuring integration with the mission's mandate and components, and collaborating with UNCT programs. Act as the primary DDR advisor to mission leadership, offering expert policy advice on DDR and its relation to peace agreements. Develop strategic vision and guidance for the DDR Service and its staff. Manage the strategic planning and implementation of the DDR program. Offer expert advice and assistance to government and external entities on DDR policy and operations. Represent the unit in international, regional, and national meetings. Lead and manage the organization of substantive meetings and seminars. Ensure effective coordination with international and national partners on DDR activities. Advise national commissions and entities on DDR policy and provide process updates. Communicate DDR status effectively to the international community. Develop policies for civil society integration in DDR programs. Create resource mobilization strategies and coordinate with donors. Manage large annual budgets, track expenditures, and ensure compliance with UN DDR policies. Oversee service outputs to meet UN quality standards. Manage programmatic and administrative tasks, including work plans, budgets, performance reporting, and staff recruitment and development.

Work Experience

A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in political, social, civil, military, or legal affairs is required. Essential experience includes senior political/managerial roles in UN field operations, post-conflict settings, and DDR programs. Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing budgets, coordinating with national/international partners, and engaging with armed groups is also required. Experience in Latin America and organizing training is desirable.

Skills

• Professionalism • Planning & Organizing • Vision • Leadership • Strategic thinking • Management • Communication • Coordination • Policy advice • Budget management • Team leadership

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