DUTY STATION: Bihac
GRADE: 8a
CONTRACT TYPE: National
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Head of Office Bihac is a component in the OHR field operation comprising Regional Head Offices and Field Offices. Head of Office Bihac represents the Office of the High Representative in his/her designated area of responsibility on all issues pertaining to the implementation of the civilian part of the Dayton Peace Agreement (DPA).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Day-to-day, on-the-ground supervision of the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement (DPA), monitoring of the activities of local administration to ensure consistency with the DPA provisions and follow-through on decisions of the High Representative in Canton 1;
· Identifying, and, as appropriate, undertaking of measures necessary to overcome obstacles impeding DPA implementation;
· Assisting in the return process in Canton 1, including intervening with local authorities who obstruct the return process, coordinating all reconstruction activities, supporting PLIP, etc.;
· Reporting on political and public activities within the Canton, including local political developments and party activities; progress or problems in the returns process; municipal and cantonal administration; public order issues, etc;
· Coordination of DPA implementation efforts of international agencies within the canton, especially in light of the current streamlining exercise;
· Identification of issues and opportunities relating to economic sustainability;
· Maintaining close cooperation with the Regional OHR office in Banja Luka (notifying the Regional Office of significant events and problems in his/her locality);
· Preparing regular reports for the OHR HQ and OHR Banja Luka covering important issues in the area of responsibility as well as planned activities.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
· University degree in social science, political science or economics; or equivalent experience;
· Minimum of three years of experience with international peace keeping or institution building activity, preferably in the Balkans;
· Mastery of written and spoken English;
· Computer literacy;
· Demonstrated leadership skill and abilities in areas inclusive of diplomacy; development work and/or democratization (minimum two years of management experience)
· Maturity of judgment and analytic capability;
· Ability to work cooperatively and proactively, provide initiative, sustain pressure and discomforting circumstances, including long working hours;
· Conflict resolution skills;
· Knowledge of and experience in the region is a decided advantage as well as ability to communicate in local language.
Any personnel with the above qualifications should provide (in English) a CV with a one-page cover letter and references to the following: