ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position is located within the Coordination and Response Division (CRD) of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), based in Geneva, Switzerland.
The incumbent will have a dual reporting line and shall be under the overall supervision of the Chief of the geographical section of CRD New York and to the Chief of CRD Geneva.
Within delegated authority the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Collects and analyses information on current and potential complex emergencies and natural disasters in order to prepare daily updates for the Under-Secretary-General, and the United Nations Operations Crisis Centre (UNOCC), briefing and making recommendations to Coordination and Response Division (CRD) Management in New York and Geneva on measures required to mitigate existing or impending humanitarian crises in the assigned regions and/or countries, while responding to on-going emergencies/disasters;
• Undertakes field missions as required including deploying on short notice to serve as part of UNOCHA surge capacity for emerging or intensifying crises;
• Represents the Section in task forces and meetings, including at the senior level;
• Liaises, consults, and exchanges information within UNOCHA, United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, other operational agencies based in Geneva or Rome, donor governments and Member States based in Geneva;
• Liaises, builds relationships and strengthens partnerships with a broad range of humanitarian actors and stakeholders including the Permanent Missions of Member States and regional groups;
• Supports UNOCHA field offices in facilitating good humanitarian coordination and deployment of support services from Headquarters (HQ), working closely with relevant Geneva-based UnOCHA sections and branches;
• Facilitates the organization of appeal launches, all Member States Briefings, Humanitarian Liaison Working Group (HLWG) and participation in donor and inter-agency dialogue groups including coordinating mechanisms such as Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), tasks include: preparing briefs, reports, oral statements, talking points on emergency situations and natural disasters draft notes, briefing and/or talking points for UNOCHA senior management, including the Director of UNOCHA Geneva and Chief of Coordination and Response Division Geneva;
• Coordinates arrangements for visiting Heads of UNOCHA Field Offices, United Nations Resident/Humanitarian Coordinators (R/HCs), and Government delegations, communicates the outcome and follow-up to UNOCHA Headquarters (HQs) and field as appropriate;
• Develops positions and strategies for humanitarian advocacy related to specific disaster and emergency situations; responds to queries from individuals and organizations concerning the work of UNOCHA and the United Nations;
• Assists the Chief of Section in undertaking activities of a managerial nature (preparation of work plans, development of staff training plans, Performance Appraisal System (PAS) et cetera, and carrying out tasks delegated to him/her, including being Officer-in-Charge of the Section - at the request of the Chief of Section; and performs other duties as required.
COMPETENCIES
PROFESSIONALISM: Comprehensive knowledge of, and exposure to, a wide range of humanitarian experiences, emergency relief and related humanitarian issues; conceptual and strategic analytical capacity, to include ability to analyse and articulate the humanitarian dimension of issues which require a coordinated response; demonstrated problem-solving skills and strong research skills; very good knowledge of region of assignment, including the political, economic and social dimensions; ability to work under pressure; very good knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining humanitarian affair (includes humanitarian principles and humanitarian law); demonstrated ability to synthetize information and formulate clear recommendations and action points, and understanding of the roles of, and first-hand experience from working with, different humanitarian organizations, including non-United Nations humanitarian organizations; sound knowledge of the institutions of the United Nations system; 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.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international relations, public administration, development, law, social science or related 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 (at least two additional years) may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian affairs, crisis and/or emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, peace-keeping, democracy and/or governance, programme management or other related area. Field experience in emergency situations is required. Experience in conducting substantive research and producing analytical reports is required. Experience in coordinating relief and/or humanitarian response is desirable. Experience in the United Nations Common System is desirable.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both written and verbal skills) is required. Knowledge of other official United Nations languages is an advantage.
How to apply:
This temporary vacancy announcement is intended to fill functions of short-term duration. 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.
Please state your full name and the temporary vacancy notice number OCHA/G/20/2013 as the subject in your e-mail application and send one email application for every vacancy announcement. Documents should be saved as pdf file, with the title formatted as follows: FAMILY NAME_given name.pdf. For example: PHP_GREY_Joe.pdf.
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