Associate Development Coordination Officer

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about P-2 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the DCO regional office for the Arab States (roAS), and has a dual reporting line to the Coordination Officer heading the Coordination Office in Gaza and to the roAS Team Leader.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Associate Development Coordination Officer, Programme Communications and Advocacy will be responsible of the following duties:

1. Assists in monitoring, analysis and reporting on access and movement, humanitarian and socio-economic challenges, access to basic services and activities undertaken by the UN and other partners in Gaza

• Substantively supports the monitoring and analysis of socio-economic developments in Gaza, including with regard to key economic sectors, public services and trade and stays abreast of the situation, key players and activities as well as the challenges and opportunities faced. • Monitors developments on access and movement, particularly entry of humanitarian and commercial goods through Rafah, Salah Ad Din and Kerem Shalon / Kerem Abu Salem, access to basic services, including water and electricity; assesses impact on humanitarian and socio-economic conditions inside the Strip. • Identifies and analyzes key development challenges and opportunities, and supports the development of strategies, policies, key messages and advocacy opportunities designed to achieve common objectives. • Maintains contacts with the Gaza private sector in anticipation of an increase in commercial goods entering and of post conflict reconstruction and recovery efforts.

2. Support inter-agency coordination in Gaza

• Monitors and reports on developments related to the CU/RCO and UNCT development and socio-economic programs and activities in Gaza, including preparing inputs for situation reports, background notes, options papers and public communications; • Provides substantive support to the Resident Coordinator (RC), the UN Country Team (UNCT), the Programme Management Team (PMT) and UNSDCF results groups in relation to UN programmatic activities in Gaza, including activities under the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), where feasible, and makes recommendations for adjustments of progamme priorities in response to changing circumstances on the ground; • Provides Secretariat support to the UN Gaza Team once resumes functioning. • Maintains an effective system of information management designed to guarantee accessibility and utility of information on UN development programming in Gaza;

3. Support the UNCT OPT Assessments Task Force and post-conflict recovery strategies and efforts for Gaza

• Keep track of UN and other assessments on the Gaza conflict and its impact emanating from OPT and the region, including from Agencies Funds and Programmes, Regional Commissions (ESCWA), International Financial Institutions and others. • Provide substantive and secretariat support to the UNCT OPT Assessment Task Force, chaired by RCO OPT. • Support the Rapid Damage Needs Assessment (RDNA) process between the United Nations, the World Bank and the European Union, including but not limited to the gathering to data. • Advise on and contribute to the design and implementation of post-conflict reconstruction and recovery strategies and plans in Gaza.

4. Support to DCO regional office for Arab States (roAS)

• Support roAS in general coordination tasks, including supporting the preparation of meetings for the Regional Director (eg. creating agendas, briefing notes and key messages, and follow-up on various actions and decisions). • Monitor and analyze regional developments and trends, providing timely reports and updates to inform decision-making and strategic planning. • Support the organization and facilitation of regional meetings (e.g. RCP, IBCs, PSG, etc), workshops, and conferences within the region, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and partnership building. • Support information systems at the regional and country level to ensure accurate data collection, analysis, and dissemination, including but not limited to IMS, UNINFO, and annual results reporting.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of sustainable development theories, concepts and approaches. Ability to identify and develop sources for data collection. Ability to undertake research, analyze data, make recommendations and write draft reports on sustainable development issues. 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.

• Planning and 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.

• 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communications, journalism, business or public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, political science, human rights, education or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in programme communications and advocacy or partnership development in the context of development cooperation or related area is required.

Experience in analyzing political, economic and social challenges is desirable.

Experience contributing to development of strategic products for international audiences, including donors, is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, English and Arabic are the working languages, and oral and written fluency in both languages is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is temporarily available for a period of 6 months/until June 2024. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

This temporary job opening may be limited to "internal candidates," who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.

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No Fee

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