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Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Office of the Chief of Staff, Board and Inquiry Unit of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA), duty station Bangui. The Board of Inquiry Officer reports to the Chief of Staff. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Board of Inquiry Officer P4 in the Mission will be responsible for the following duties: • Supervises the Board of Inquiry (BOI) Unit by identifying and prioritizing tasks to be undertaken by the Unit, including reviewing Board findings; conducting data analysis of all incidents in the Mission regarding the deaths or serious injuries of UN personnel members; developing best practices and disseminating lessons learned; advising senior management on BOI related matters; and providing training and guidance to staff on Unit objectives, rules and regulations, policies and procedures. • Coordinates the preparation and implementation of the annual work plan of the BOI Unit to ensure that work priorities and objectives are met, considering the most effective use of resources; provides guidance and analysis on casualties of UN personnel members; supervises staff members and evaluates staff performance. • Acts as the primary point of contact on all matters relating to BOI and advises senior management of the Mission on procedural and policy matters regarding BOI. • Supervises the maintenance of a roster of personnel to facilitate the selection of members with relevant competencies to serve on Boards of Inquiry; reviews the convening orders and terms of reference for approval by Mission leadership. • Provides advice to mission leadership on the BOI Policy Directives and Standard Operating Procedures as well as the United Nations administrative and financial regulations and rules. • Supervises follow-up and monitoring of implementation of BOI recommendations, identifies systematic and repeated findings, drawing lessons learned; develops guidelines for the conduct of mission self- assessment reviews of their internal control framework and ensures that appropriate actions are taken to implement the recommendations of the BOI. • Identifies and proposes policy reviews to improve management practices and ensures that corrective actions are taken to modify or improve internal control procedures or work processes by conducting proactive reviews of implementation of the recommendations. • Conducts quality control for all documents in English and French emanating from the BOI Unit. • Inter alia supervising the update of the BOI Tracker database aimed at monitoring the implementation of BOI recommendations; the Chief BOI also reviews statistical reports, as well as identifies trends; and provides strategic guidance on BOI findings and recommendations to mission leadership. • Performs any other duties as required. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Knowledge of BOI processes in the UN as well as related UN accountability processes. 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. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 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. EducationAn advance university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in administration, finance, law, social science or related fields is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceAt least seven (7) years of relevant progressively responsible experience in public administration, finance, law or related areas is required. Experience working at the United Nations or other international organization in the same capacity is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat as well as MINUSCA. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of Arabic or other official UN language is desirable. AssessmentPreviously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment. Special NoticeThis \"Recruit from Roster\" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected. 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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