Mission and objectives

The UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) was established on 1 Novem-ber 2024, in line with the UN Security Council’s resolution 2753. It followed on from the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) which had been established in 2013. This change reflected progress in the country and was in line with the request of the Federal Government of Somalia for a two-year transition of UNSOM’s functions to the UN Country Team (UNCT) by October 2026. The Integrated Analysis Team sits within UNTMIS to provide analytical products to support understanding, planning and decision making. This involves regular interaction with substantive sections in UNTMIS, UN agencies in Somalia and other international and international partners.

Context

Special Notice: This position is funded under the approved budget for the United Nations Transition Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS). Applicants are advised that UNTMIS is undergoing a phased drawdown, with operations scheduled to conclude by October 2026. As a result, this position is limited in duration and will not be extended beyond the mission’s closure. Selected candidates should be aware that any appointment or extension of contract will be subject to the availability of funds and the evolving operational requirements of the mission.

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

18 - 80

Required experience

3 years

Nationality

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

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

3 years

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor's degree 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

Skills and experience

• 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 Required

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

General: Mogadishu is the HQ of the UNTMIS 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 ES-KO. 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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How to apply

https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784888021261898