Duty Station: OTHER; VIENNA; SANTIAGO; ADDIS ABABA; NAIROBI; BANGKOK; NEW YORK; GENEVA
Posting Period: 11 July 2011-10 September 2011
Job Opening number: 11-HRA-DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT-20177-P-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
These positions are located primarily in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and in field offices. These positions usually report to an Officer at a higher level, Head of Unit, Chief of Section or Director of Division.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of these positions are likely to include, but not limited to: (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all of these positions.)
- Assist in the design and preparation of studies on humanitarian, disaster, emergency relief and related issues and in various follow-up activities;
- Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources on assigned topics/issues;
- Contribute to the preparation and dissemination of various written documents, e.g. standard programme reporting and public information products such as Situation Reports and Humanitarian Updates in collaboration with humanitarian partners where required;
- Develop and maintain reference and resource information on specific topics or policy-related issues; respond to various internal and external inquiries and information requests;
- Support public advocacy efforts through review of draft press statements, Emergency Relief Coordinator’s key messages and inputs to other related public information documents;
- Assist in the production of appeals for international humanitarian assistance;
- Manage donor contributions to humanitarian-managed pooled funds;
- Assist in the organization of meetings, seminars, conferences, work shops, etc. with other agencies and partners to facilitate exchanges of professional expertise and views on specific humanitarian-related subjects and issues; serves as reporter to such events;
- Keep abreast of current humanitarian affairs and related issues and reflect relevant political, policy, gender considerations or other developments in specific subject area, country or region concerned;
- Participate in technical assistance, disaster assessment or other missions;
- Participate in project and/or programme formulation and mobilization of relevant resources.
Responsibilities
If assigned to field offices:
Functions in addition to some or all of the above may include but are not limited to: - Assist in the regular monitoring and analysis of developments in the designated country and support the preparation of analytical reports on social, political, humanitarian and other relevant factors affecting the overall humanitarian situation; - Draft and prepare regular situation papers/reports highlighting relevant operational factors affecting the humanitarian situation and response support advocacy initiatives on issues impacting humanitarian needs and response efforts through the development of appropriate strategies, the collection of information, and liaison with humanitarian partners, government officials, and media, etc.; - Provide support to sector/cluster working groups as required and facilitate exchange on cross cutting issues; - Support the collection of field information to improve coordination activities and information products such as ‘who does what where’ information sheets and other reports; - Take the lead in matters related to natural disasters, including ensuring that the various contingency plans are updated, consistent and coordinated and support inter-agency contingency planning; - Facilitate and participate in interagency assessment missions to build consensus on sector and geographic priorities; - Support the development common assessment tool; - Liaise with humanitarian partners on the collection of information to effectively map areas of humanitarian needs and response activities coordination efforts; and track information required for early warning of potential conflict and conflict-related vulnerability.
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 - Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work
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 audience - Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
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& 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
Education
A first-level university degree in the following fields: Political Science, Social Science, International Studies, International Relations , Public Administration, Economics (including Development Economics), Engineering, Earth Sciences, International Law or Development Studies.
Any other unrelated first-level university degree will only be accepted if combined with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience in the fields mentioned above.
Work Experience
No minimum work experience is required.
Languages
Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable.
Assessment Method
Applications will be screened on the basis of the eligibility criteria. Only the most qualified will be convoked for the written examination. Only examinees who are successful in the written examination will be invited to the oral examination.
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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