Job Title:  Military Adviser (UN Jobs) 

Organisation: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Duty Station:  Entebbe, Uganda

Job Opening Number: 255090

About US:

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) represents the world’s commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. We have a unique mandate from the international community to promote and protect all human rights. The High Commissioner for Human Rights is the principal human rights official of the United Nations. The High Commissioner heads OHCHR and spearheads the United Nations’ human rights efforts. We offer leadership, work objectively, educate and take action to empower individuals and assist States in upholding human rights.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Military Adviser will be responsible for the following duties:

• Collects and analyses information to assist the Fact-Finding Mission on the overall understanding of the security sector and military-related matters and advise the Members of the Fact Finding Mission and investigators;
• Gathers and analyses information, and produces mapping and analysis of the State military structure, including para-military units, and the structure of armed groups; order of battles; de facto and de jure command responsibility, troop movements; relationship between security institutions and militias, and other State institutions;
• Advises the Fact Finding Mission on all other military and security sector-related matters and methods of warfare including issues related to ballistics, weapons, military vehicles and aircraft;
• Participates in the development of the Fact Finding Mission’s investigations strategies and plans;
• Provides an assessment of the operating environment for security forces, para-military, militias and other forces;
• Undertakes investigations into specific incidents assigned by the Investigations Team Leader and participates in missions to the field in coordination with the Investigations Team Leader;
• Gathers and analyses information to identify the units/troops (state and non-state) and respective commanders deployed during key events;
• Provides internal analysis and briefings on military, security sector and arms, ammunition and explosives related issues and inputs for the Fact Finding Mission’s reports.
• Establishes appropriate liaison with the military officers of relevant countries as directed by the Coordinator of the Fact Finding Mission, when required
• Provides internal analysis and briefings on military and security sector issues and inputs for the Fact Finding Mission’s reports;
• Provides advice to investigators on gathering information on alleged perpetrators of human rights and international humanitarian law violations
• Ensures that gender perspective is integrated at all areas of responsibility;
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate must be a graduate of a National Command and Staff College or National War/Defense College, which may be considered in lieu of first level/advanced university degree. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in security management, security studies, military studies or related disciplines is highly desirable.

Job – Specific Qualification

• Not available.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible military experience is required.
• Experience in applying international humanitarian law is required.
• Relevant working experience in/on the region is desirable.

Languages

• French and English are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and French (both oral and written) is required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of military/security force structures and chain of command, both state and non-state; ability to conduct military/security force intelligence; ability to apply international human rights law, international humanitarian law or international criminal law in assessing the actions/operations of military and/or security forces. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.