The temporary position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). The temporary position is based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and is located in the Office of the Chief, Operations and Resources Management. The incumbent will report to the Chief, Operations and Resources Management.

Within delegated authority, the Coordination Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Analysis, Advice and Reporting: -Identify issues and develop strategies, policies, advocacy initiatives and programming approaches to promote a coherent Mission-wide response and strengthen collaboration among stakeholders.- -Develop and advance common objectives between the Mission, the United Nations Country Team (UNCT), and other partners, including identifying opportunities to support mandate implementation. -Prepare analytical and strategic documents, including situation reports, background notes, options papers, code cables, briefing materials, and inputs for reports of senior Mission leadership. -Develop recommendations and provide strategic advice to support Mission planning and decision-making processes. Partnerships, Liaison and Engagement: -Develop and maintain productive partnerships and build consensus with Mission components, UNCT members, Headquarters, national authorities, civil society organizations, bilateral and multilateral donors, regional organizations, the private sector, and other relevant stakeholders. -Serve as a liaison between the Mission, UN entities, local authorities, and external partners to facilitate coordination, information-sharing, and implementation of mandated activities. -Represent the Mission Support Division/Section at meetings, forums, and inter-agency coordination mechanisms as required. -Provide substantive and administrative support, including secretariat functions, to committees, task forces, clusters, steering committees, working groups, and other coordination bodies. Coordination, Planning and Organizing: -Organize and coordinate conferences, meetings, seminars, workshops, missions, and official visits. -Prepare talking points, speeches, briefing materials, and meeting notes as required. -Serve as a focal point for administrative, budgetary, planning, and coordination matters assigned by supervisors. -Review and coordinate correspondence, reports, and analytical products, ensuring timely action, follow-up, and consistency with Mission objectives and mandate implementation. -Analyze complex cases and issues and provide recommendations for resolution. -Ensure compliance with applicable UN policies, regulations, standards of conduct, ethics requirements, and gender mainstreaming principles in all areas of responsibility. -Perform other related duties as assigned. Administration: -Develop, implement, and monitor work plans, strategies, and administrative activities, and support the mobilization and management of required human, financial, and logistical resources. -Plan and forecast personnel, financial, and logistical requirements of Mission components in coordination with relevant offices. -Exercise budgetary and administrative oversight, including certification of expenditures under delegated authority, and prepare related reports. -Draft guidelines, reports, correspondence, and policy documents, ensuring compliance with applicable UN rules, regulations, and administrative procedures. -Advise supervisors on administrative and operational issues, support problem-solving efforts, and undertake special assignments and projects as required. -Assist the Head of Office in the overall management of the Office, including the direct supervision, guidance and performance management of junior staff.

Professionalism: 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. 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. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in Political Science, Social Science, Development or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two (2) additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Not available.

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, diplomacy, conflict resolution or a related area is required. Extensive experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis, advice and reporting is required. Experience working in a United Nations field operation (including peacekeeping operations, special political missions and field operations of UN agencies, funds and programmes) or a similar international organization or non-governmental organization in a conflict or post-conflict setting is required.

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

This temporary job opening is available for six (6) months and is being advertised for advance planning purposes pending formal approval of the relevant funding and staffing structures. An appointment may be terminated, or post level adjusted in accordance with the Staff Rules for such reasons as abolition of post or reduction of staff or committee funding approvals, for example in the event that the funding for the post is not approved or the mandate of the mission is not extended. The selected candidate will be expected to temporarily deploy for six (6) months. Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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