Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

As per its global mandate, the OCHA Country Office in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) has the responsibility for mobilizing and coordinating effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to address the ongoing humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem; advocating the rights of people in need; promoting preparedness and prevention; and facilitating sustainable solutions.

Within delegated authority, the Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • In consultation with a senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer, assists in the design and preparation of studies on humanitarian, disaster, emergency relief and related is-sues and in various follow-up activities. • Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources on assigned topics/issues. • Contributes to the preparation of various written documents, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents etc. • Develops and maintains reference/resource information on specific topics or policy-related issues; responds to various inquiries and information requests internally and externally. • Assists in the production of appeals for international assistance; ensures the proper use and spending of donor contributions channeled through OCHA. • Assists in the organization of meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. with other agencies and partners to facilitate exchanges of professional expertise and views on specific humanitarian-related subjects/issues; serves as reporter to such events. • Maintains awareness of current humanitarian affairs and related issues, to include relevant political, policy, gender considerations or other developments in specific subject area, country or region concerned. • Participates in technical assistance, disaster assessment or other missions. • Participates in project/programme formulation and mobilization of relevant re-sources. • Performs other duties as required.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

or demonstrated interest in communications, advocacy, humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area is required. • Knowledge of oPt context and coordination experience is an asset. • Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

The UN Volunteer will be living in Jerusalem which is a family duty station. It is currently at UNDSS security level MODERATE. As is the case for UN staff and partners, the volunteer will make his/her own arrangements for housing and transportation to and from work. International UN personnel rent furnished or unfurnished apartments found using agents or by word-of-mouth through colleagues. Personnel in Jerusalem and its vicinity usually use their own cars for transportation. Internationals who want to arrive or leave the country can either enter through Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, and cross King Hussein/Allenby Bridge or Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. Travel into the West Bank is only permitted in a UN vehicle with a UN driver and no overnight stays are permitted except for at locations cleared by UNDSS. Travel into Gaza is only permitted in an armoured UN vehicle with a trained driver. Overnight stays in Gaza are strictly confined to an approved, secure hotel. Jerusalem has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and short, wet, cool winters; temperature and rainfall vary depending on altitude and location. The Palestinian dialect is common to Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and parts of Iraq. In Jerusalem, both English and Hebrew are also common. The Israeli shekel (NIS) is the currency of the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel. The time zone is GMT +2 hours. The health care sector is divided into public and private health services. The public health service is accessible to all. Better health services can be found at private clinics and hospitals, which are spread out mainly in larger cities. Sophisticated medical care, including for children, is available throughout Jerusalem. Primary and secondary education is available for the children of international personnel in Jerusalem, which include schools such as the Anglican International School of Jerusalem and the Lycée Français de Jerusalem. There are different mobile service providers in Palestine. Partner is the Israeli phone company used by most UN Agencies in Jerusalem. For West Bank and Gaza strip, the Palestinian company Jawwal is also available. In some areas in the West Bank and in the whole Gaza Strip, partner does not have coverage and Jawwal is necessary to ensure communication. Incoming phone calls from most of the countries in the Arab region are not possible due to the restrictions imposed by some States against Israel. Skype is the best option to communicate abroad. Palestine has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and short, wet, cool winters; temperature and rainfall vary depending on altitude and location. The Palestinian Arabic dialect is common to Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt and parts of Iraq. In Ramallah, English is also common. The Israeli shekel (NIS) is the currency of the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel. Time zone is GMT +2 hours. UN Volunteers are granted an Israeli Multiple Entry Service Visa prior to arrival, which will not allow entrance to most of the countries in the Arab region, apart from Jordan and Egypt. Some countries provide their citizens with a second passport if they work and live in Israel to be able to travel freely in the region. Please check with your Ministry of Foreign Affairs for more information.

For more information about the occupied Palestinian territory humanitarian context, see: www.ochaopt.org.