Associate Humanitarian – Early Recovery 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.

The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) provides leadership to the UN Country Team in Türkiye and the UN’s programming work in support of national priorities. The RC has a team composed of 10 national staff and 3 international staff, forming the RC Office (RCO), and is based in Ankara. The International Specialist UN Volunteer will report to the Head of the RCO. The Associate Humanitarian – Early Recovery Officer will work in the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Türkiye. She/he will provide essential support in addressing the transition of the emergency response modus and residual humanitarian needs into the future longer-term response and fit-for-purpose coordination modus operandi with an increasing focus on Humanitarian – Development – Peace Nexus in the aftermath of the twin earthquakes that struck Türkiye. Although the emergency response is gradually shifting into early recovery, several humanitarian needs across multiple sectors will require ongoing attention in the mid-term. The transition from the immediate response to early recovery presents additional challenges. The Associate Humanitarian – Early Recovery Officer will support the shift from emergency response coordination to longer-term coordination; ensuring that humanitarian principles are mainstreamed throughout the response and will strengthen the capacity in the RCO in terms of accountability to affected populations. Furthermore, the UN Volunteer will support issue-specific (ad hoc) task teams and working groups, and will work closely with the Head of the RCO to discuss tasks, follow-up, and coaching. She/he will work closely with the RCO team members on different aspects of their respective workstreams. The UN Volunteer will have a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of the humanitarian-development-peace Nexus and refugee response in a dynamic and challenging environment. This will enable the volunteer to gain practical knowledge and skills in areas such as humanitarian coordination, Development, Nexus, partnerships, monitoring and reporting, SDG policies, and normative work.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Resident Coordinator’s Office the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

•Support the transition of emergency response into longer-term response, with a focus on Humanitarian – Development – Peace Nexus; •Ensure humanitarian principles are mainstreamed throughout the response; •Support and attend issue-specific (ad-hoc) task teams and working groups, incl. to address remaining humanitarian needs following the response to the earthquakes; •Conduct research and analyze information to inform (early) recovery efforts and, with a focus on vulnerable groups; •Prepare written documents. •Develop and maintain reference materials related to early recovery, residual humanitarian needs and vulnerable groups; •Support the organization of meetings, seminars, conferences, and workshops to exchange expertise on related subjects; •Monitor, analyze, and report on humanitarian developments, early recovery, and emergency situations, with a focus on vulnerable groups; •Promote gender-responsive approaches within ongoing and future program development; •Provide regular updates to the Head of RCO and work closely with the RCO team members on different aspects of their respective workstreams; •Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

-Accountability -Adaptability and Flexibility -Commitment and Motivation -Commitment to Continuous Learning -Communication -Creativity

-Integrity -Knowledge Sharing -Planning and Organizing -Professionalism -Respect for Diversity -Self-Management -Technological Awareness -Working in Teams

coordination, conflict prevention / peace and security (incl. cross-community building), early recovery, development; •Experience in working/volunteering on promoting / protecting the rights of marginalized groups is an advantage; •Relevant work experience in humanitarian, developmental, and / or peace building related fields in an NGO, INGO, the UN, or governmental entity is an advantage; •Experience in results-based management and in working with humanitarian and development data is an advantage; •Experience in collecting, analyzing, and utilizing humanitarian and development data to inform decision-making is an advantage; •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; use of MS Teams; •Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; •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; •Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; •Have affinity with or interest in 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;

Ankara is the capital of Türkiye and the country’s second largest city following Istanbul with the population of 5.5 million people. Centrally located in Anatolia, Ankara is an important commercial and industrial city. It is the seat of the Turkish government and houses all foreign embassies. The city is strategically located at an important crossroads for trade in proximity of Türkiye’s highway and railway networks. Visas are required for entry into Türkiye. It is therefore strongly recommended to check with the local Turkish Embassy or Consulate before traveling (http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa- informationforforeigners.en.mfa). Nationals of EU member states and a limited number of nations are eligible for visas-on-arrival at international air termini and certain border crossing points. •Security: The current security level in Ankara is low – 2. Ankara is considered a generally a safe city, where normal use of common sense and acting responsibly takes one a long way. The public transport is safe to use. There are no direct threats towards United Nations and its staff in Türkiye. •Medical Services: No special vaccinations are required for a travel to Ankara. Medical services available are of high quality, and health care services are available also in English. •Housing: Apartments and flats are easily available and generally of good condition, with well working services (gas, electricity, water). The cost of housing is reasonable, although smaller apartments and certain locations close to foreign embassies and the UN House tend to be more expensive. Some UN Volunteers opt for house sharing. Upon arrival, UN Volunteers will reside in a hotel until they find permanent housing. UNV Field Unit can provide assistance to UN Volunteers in identifying suitable housing. •Cost of living and services: Housing is the largest monthly expense, and the cost of living is otherwise very affordable. Daily food and products are inexpensive, as are many services. •Imported goods and many non-essential services and products tend to be more expensive. The provision of goods and services in general is very good. Local transportation ranges from busses, mini-busses called “dolmuş” to taxis, which are all affordable. The subway lines are very limited in the scope. • Weather: The city has a mean elevation of 938 metres. It has cold, often snowy winters due to its elevation and inland location, and hot, dry summers. Because of Ankara's high altitude and its dry summers, nightly temperatures in the summer months can be cool. Language: Turkish is the only official language. English is widely spoken in touristic areas, but less commonly in Ankara. In supermarkets and shops, few Turkish words are useful. There are Turkish language schools and tutors available in Ankara. UNV Entitlements in a Nutshell for International UN Volunteer Specialist - Ankara: •Current Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is USD 2025 USD as of April 2023. Volunteers with dependents are eligible to receive additional family allowance as determined in the UNV Conditions of Service. •100% health, life and dismemberment coverage by CIGNA for volunteers and dependents in the duty station. •Entitlement to annual Leave at the rate of 2.5 working days per completed month of volunteer assignment •Entry allowance and travel lumpsum payment for covering relocation expenses •Exit allowance upon completion of service (225 USD per month) •Access to UN Volunteers E-campus (learning platform) •UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.