PORT-AU-PRINCE
Posting Period
16 May 2013-15 June 2013
Job Opening number
13-CIV-MINUSTAH-27452-R-PORT-AU-PRINCE (M)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-general, the Senior Border Monitor will have the responsibility for coordinating the design and implementation of MINUSTAH's role as part of the overall Government of Haiti national strategy on Border Management. The incumbent will be required to provide policy advice to the Senior Management of the Mission on national integrated border management issues, including foreign affairs, interior, finances/customs, health, border development, international agreements and protocols effecting maritime and airport operations, and tourism. Through MINUSTAH police and military, the individual would also follow related security issues. The Senior Border Monitor will also lead discussions with the Haitian Government, donor community and other partners to mobilize resources and provide the Government with long-term appropriate technical and financial assistance to address the structural problems of the border management sector, which has suffered from decades of neglect. In the short-term, and pending the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive and integrated national strategy as endorsed by the Government, the Senior Border Monitor will also lead discussions and work closely with all stakeholders to mobilize international and national assistance for the extension of State authority to air, land and maritime borders. The incumbent will also coordinate with other substantive sections of the Mission to better assist the relevant Haitian authorities in the formulation of its overall policy and strategy.
Responsibilities
The Senior Border Monitor will be responsible of the following duties: Policy guidance on national integrated border management issues, including foreign affairs, interior, finance/customs, health, border development, international agreements and protocols effecting maritime and airport operations, and tourism; Lead and coordinate the design and implementation of MINUSTAH's strategic plan on support to institutional development related to national border management (other than law enforcement, where MINUSTAH police would play an important and leading role); Provide inputs and overall substantive contributions for the conceptualization of the national integrated approach to border management in Haiti; Provide policy guidance to the Government on the establishment of integrated border management guidelines, seeking and ensuring proper in-country and international coordination among the various services involved in border management issues and guaranteeing that borders are managed with maximum effectiveness and efficiency; Qualitative and effective support to government institutions involved in border management; Support the implementation of the national Integrated Border Management Strategy and related projects; as well as help the national authorities in further improving their national strategies and action plans on border management; Ensure that the policies and subsequent projects being developed are fully in line with international standards; Ensure that the approach taken will be in line with international requirements for efficiency and effectiveness; Work with other components of the Mission and with the Government of Haiti to promote a closer integration between tasks performed at the borders; Provide advice and promote coordination and cooperation among all the relevant authorities and agencies involved in border control, trade facilitation and border region cooperation to establish effective, efficient and integrated border management systems, to ensure borders are opened for trade and movement of persons but controlled and secured, closed to criminal/illicit activities; Facilitate coordination and international assistance in the area of border management; Take the lead in seeking technical and financial assistance support from multilateral/bilateral donors in order to support necessary infrastructure development in customs, immigration and related facilities as well as training staff; Supervise, mentor and evaluate staff within the immediate office; Perform other relevant duties as required
Competencies
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
• Proven expertise in area of border management, administration and institutional development
• Demonstrated ability to provide expert advice with respect to senior government officials and senior mission staff
• Proven analytical skills combined with conceptual thinking and sound judgment
• Experience in bilateral and multilateral negotiations
• 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 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 JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING:
• Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly
• Gathers relevant information before making a decision
• Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them
• Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization
• Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information
• Checks assumptions against facts
• Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision

Education
Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in International Economics, Public Administration, Law, International Relations or related fields. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of professional training, certification, and experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of the advanced degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively experience in immigration law enforcement, border security, security sector reform, methods of repressing illicit trafficking and techniques for detecting narcotics. Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate many different levels and participants in any of these fields. Sound knowledge of the challenges of peacekeeping and of UN rules and procedures, and in particular field experience with a United Nations peacekeeping-operation are desirable.
Languages
Fluent in both French and English is required. Working knowledge of Spanish or Creole is desirable.
Assessment Method
A written test will be administered to short-listed candidates in order to assess their technical skills.
Special Notice
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

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