We are pleased to announce the following vacancy:
VACANCY NO.: Job ID 1868
CLOSING DATE: 16 November 2011 (5.00 p.m. New York time)
POST TITLE: Programme Specialist, Humanitarian Response
CATEGORY: ICS-11 (equivalent to P-4)*
POST NUMBER: 40245
DUTY STATION: Johannesburg
POST TYPE: Non-Rotational
DURATION: One year (renewable) 1/
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Africa Regional Office (ARO)
JOB PURPOSE:
The main purpose of this post is to strengthen, at all levels, the capacity of UNFPA to respond to humanitarian emergencies including preparedness in the Africa Region.
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Under the guidance and operational direction of the Director/Deputy Director of the Regional Office and in consultation with Chief, Humanitarian Response Unit (HRU), the Programme Specialist for Humanitarian Response is the focal point in the Regional Office for humanitarian issues in the region. S/he is the principal advisor at the regional level for humanitarian issues and works in an integrated manner with the other technical and programme staff in the RO.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manages the delivery of strategic technical support to the Regional Office, with HRU collaboration, in strengthening and promoting regional and national activities to enhance the capacity of country offices and civil societies to plan for and respond to humanitarian crises and post-conflict situations; • As part of institutional knowledge network, provide leadership, management advice and strategic support and guidance in identification and synthesis of technical information and programme experience within regional and national programmes, focusing on the risks factors for crisis development and impact of crises and displacement on reproductive health and on gender and population data dimensions of humanitarian situations; • Provide liaison and information sharing on political developments, humanitarian and post-conflict situations and activities, through close collaboration with HRU and participation in interagency fora such as IASC and OCHA briefings and thematic and country-focussed meetings; • Identify policy gaps and provide technical support and guidance in the development of UNFPA programmes in crisis and post-conflict situations, with special attention to women, youth, civil society and communities; • Participate in and represent the Regional Office in UNFPA-wide initiatives in humanitarian response and post-conflict programming; • Contribute analytical inputs for UNFPA programmes and activities within the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), Common Humanitarian Action Plans (CHAPS) and Transition Frameworks, including inclusion of conflict prevention strategies at the country and regional level; • Contribute to the development of UNFPA’s various regional and sub-regional strategies with a view to supporting country and regional programmes in the consistent integration of participatory approaches for women and youth in conflict prevention and the promotion of peace and security as well as to provision of quality reproductive health care for especially vulnerable populations; • Assist with review of country-level Consolidated Appeals and with resource mobilization strategies for such appeals; • Build strategic partnerships to assist project implementation, technical capacity building, and resource mobilization; • Identify opportunities, key entry points, partners and approaches for mainstreaming reproductive health, gender, and data issues into humanitarian response and post-conflict transitions through consultations and collaboration with relevant UN entities (UN/DPA, DPKO, OCHA, UNDP, WHO, UNICEF, UNIFEM, UN Women and UNHCR), intergovernmental organizations, various donors, foundations academic and institutional think-tanks, and civil society organizations; • Develop an early warning mechanism aimed at promoting timely response of Country Offices for better preparedness in the countries; • Undertake other duties as required within the framework of the Programme.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Values/Guiding Principles • Performance management • Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment • Working in teams • Communicating information and ideas/Knowledge Sharing • Self-management/Emotional intelligence and Conflict Management/Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements • Analytical and Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
• Conceptual Innovation in the provision of technical expertise • Leveraging the resources of national governments & partners/Building strategic alliances and partnerships • Job knowledge/Technical expertise
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced university in Social Science, Public Health, International Development or related disciplines with proven competence in programme management and monitoring, advocacy and communications. • Seven years of relevant experience, with 3 years at the international level. • Specialized knowledge in either reproductive health, gender or population and development in combination with some experience working in emergencies or humanitarian settings. • Full proficiency in English and French (for understanding, drafting and speaking).
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.
How to Apply:
UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.
Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at http://www.unfpa.org/employment/application_guide.doc. Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process. Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
*This is a project-funded post.
1/ No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5
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