Associate Joint Operations Officer
Organizational Context
MONUSCO, established in 1999, operates under the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations. Its mandate includes supporting the DRC government in protecting civilians, reducing threats from armed groups, and combating sexual and gender-based violence. MONUSCO also aims to stabilize the country by fostering accountable state institutions, including security and judicial bodies. The mission seeks to improve understanding of human rights violations and supports leadership decisions on security force vetting, operational planning, and advocacy.
Job Purpose
The Associate Joint Operations Officer will be based in the Field Office’s Joint Operations Centre (FOJOC) in Bunia, a non-family hardship duty station. This role involves working closely with the Head of Field Office and the Joint Operations Centre at Kinshasa HQ. The FOJOC team, comprising civilian and uniformed staff, is responsible for maintaining situational awareness and supporting operational coordination at the field office level. The incumbent will contribute to effective mission operations and crisis response through diligent reporting, information dissemination, and coordination support.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the JOC Team Leader, the Associate Joint Operations Officer will prepare consolidated reports, including daily briefs and situation reports, using inputs from mission components. Responsibilities include drafting and disseminating special incident reports (flash reports) and updates. The officer will represent the FOJOC in meetings, providing situational updates, and supporting operational coordination and crisis response. Key duties involve acting as the SAGE database focal point, potentially serving as Officer in Charge (OiC) of the JOC team in the Team Leader's absence, and facilitating Field Office Crisis Management Team meetings. The role also supports the Head of Office in planning and conducting field operations, early warning and response tasks, preparing visual briefings using PowerPoint and Power BI, and liaising with mission components for situational awareness.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of relevant experience is required, including experience in taking notes, writing meeting minutes, and report writing. Experience with operational coordination, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint), and creating presentations with maps is essential. Experience with the UN Sage system and data analytics tools like Power BI is desirable. The ability to work quickly with diligence and attention to detail is also required.
Skills
Required competencies include accountability, adaptability and flexibility, judgment and decision-making, planning and organizing, and professionalism. Technical skills encompass administration, emergency preparedness, crisis response, and information technology and telecommunications.