ASSOCIATE HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER
Contract
This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Description of task
Under the direct supervision of the Head of sub-office, the Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer will perform the following tasks:
- Assist the Head of Sub-Office in the day-to-day management of humanitarian activities;
- Support the collection and processing of humanitarian information at the field level, including the maintenance of the list of humanitarian contacts;
- Support the identification of humanitarian needs and the implementation of the response;
- Monitor trends in the area covered by the sub-office, produce analyzes particularly with a view to establishing and strengthening humanitarian coordination mechanisms, response planning and implementation and advocacy;
- Facilitate joint analysis and cooperation with humanitarian partners, agencies of the United Nations System, national and international NGOs, as well as with local authorities;
- Facilitate the coordination of the humanitarian response in favor of the affected populations in the area by supporting / leading / participating in humanitarian coordination mechanisms or other mechanism put in place to facilitate engagement with other stakeholders such as MINUSCA military, police and civilian component;
- Support in the preparation of high-level visits and humanitarian missions in the area (logistics, liaison with the security officer, with mission participants, draft ToR and talking points, etc.);
- Support / participate in humanitarian missions in the area;
- Support the production of regular reports, situation reports, humanitarian updates or other relevant supports (briefing note, etc.);
- Provide support to colleagues and advocate for OCHA mandate in the area, especially in the event of the absence of the Head of sub-office (missions, holidays, etc.).
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level:
Master degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
- An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Required experience:
36 Months
Experience remark:
- A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area, is required. Humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is desirable.
- Excellent written and analytical skills
Language skills:
- French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge
Area of expertise:
Emergency response, immediate relief operations, and post-conflict humanitarian aid operations, Other emergency management experience, Crisis and conflict prevention, mitigation, resolution and reconciliation
Area of expertise details:
- Demonstrated experiences in conducting and participating in meetings and reporting thereof
Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
- Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; (if not applicable, delete)
- Sound security awareness;
- Have affinity with or interest in in Humanitarian response, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
Driving license:
No
Competencies values:
Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams
Application procedure:
* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.
Application deadline: 24-03-2021