Date of issue: 27 July 2012
United Nations Department: Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
Post title and Level: Humanitarian Affairs Officer (P-4)
Duty station: Geneva, Switzerland
Duration: Six months (possibility of extension)
Entry on Duty: As soon as possible
Vacancy Notice number: OCHA/G/48/2012
Deadline for applications: 03 August 2012
United Nations Core Values: INTEGRITY / PROFESSIONALISM / RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY
BACKGROUND: The Coordinated Assessment Support Section (CASS) is part of OCHA's Program Support Branch which supports effective emergency response around the key elements of the program cycle including preparedness, assessment, monitoring, consolidated appeals, and cluster coordination. CASS is responsible for supporting OCHA and inter-agency partners to carry out coordinated and joint assessments in emergency contexts. This is integral to the promotion of the IASC Transformative Agenda and the work of the IASC Needs Assessment Task Force.
ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This Humanitarian Affairs Officer position is located in the Coordinated Assessment Support Section (CASS) within the Program Support Branch (PSB) of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), based in Geneva. The Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be under the direct supervision of, and reports to, the Chief of the CASS.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Within the limits of delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Coordinates the efforts of the Section to provide field technical support and capacity-building to OCHA staff and other humanitarian stakeholders, including field offices, undertaking coordinated and joint assessments; Contributes to the development and revision of key guidance and tools related to assessments, supporting their application throughout the humanitarian system; Supports the continued development of appropriate methodology and tools for OCHA country offices and other humanitarian stakeholders around coordinated and joint assessments; Provides technical back-up, including surge missions, to support humanitarian actors in the implementation of the MIRA (Multi-Cluster/Sector Initial Rapid Assessment) and Operational Guidance in emergencies; Contributes to the establishment of standard operating procedures internally and at the inter-agency level to ensure the rapid deployment of trained staff to participate in joint assessments; Supports the Chief in the management of the Section; Coaches, trains and mentors OCHA staff; and Performs any other functions assigned by the Chief of thee CASS.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Comprehensive knowledge of sudden-onset disaster and protracted emergencies; Ability to provide sound advice to a high level government or UN officials on practical approaches and methodologies to conduct humanitarian assessments that require a coordinated inter-agency response; Experience in effectively coordinating assessments and tools and guidance development; Ability to work under pressure including in insecure environments, while maintaining productivity and effectiveness; Very good understanding of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related to emergency response and humanitarian affairs; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; 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 the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Experience in effectively coordinating multi-sectoral and multi-cultural teams, particularly around assessments; 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.
Qualifications & Experience
EDUCATION: Advanced university degree (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in political or social science, international studies, information sciences, or in disaster management or other relevant field is required; A first-level university degree (i.e. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in one of the above mentioned academic disciplines in combination with qualifying relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
WORKING EXPERIENCE: A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience working with the UN, NGOs or a national Government in a function which is responsible for emergency response with emphasis on assessments, information management and/or coordination; International field experience in emergency settings is required; Good familiarity with assessment methodologies and tools, including the work of the NATF, is required.
LANGUAGE: For this position fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. All posts are subject to availability of funds.
Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions at the same level in other field duty stations.
Upon selection candidates will be subject to satisfactory reference checks to be completed by the recruiting department/office which shall include verification of the highest required academic qualification(s) and record with the last employer.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context all staff members are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
Applications from qualified female candidates and from nationals of non- and under-represented countries are particularly encouraged.
How to apply: All applicants are requested to email the following documents to seguragomez@un.org with a copy toochavacancies@un.org
Please state your full name and the OCHA vacancy notice number (OCHA/G/48/2012) as the subject in your e-mail application and send one email application for every vacancy announcement.
Documents titles should be formatted as follows:
LASTNAME_Firstname_ DOCUMENT;
For example: GREEN_Joseph_PHP.doc; GREEN_Joseph_SUPP.doc; GREEN_Joseph_SPIF.doc; GREEN_Joseph_PAS.doc and; GREEN_Joseph_COVERLETTER.doc.
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All Application Forms can be found by clicking on the following link: http://ocha.unog.ch/OCHAvacancies/
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