Enhanced CBPFs Reporting and Communications
Deliver strategic communication and enhance reporting for CBPFs
Overview
Deliver strategic communication and enhance reporting for CBPFs
You have:
- Advanced university degree in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, or a related field.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area.
- Experience in humanitarian financing is desirable.
- Experience in resource mobilization and partnerships is desirable.
- Experience in communication is desirable.
- Humanitarian field experience is desirable.
- English fluency is required.
- Advanced writing and verbal communication skills are required.
Result of Service With this consultancy, OCHA aims to ensure the adequate capacity and resources in the section to deliver two of the 2021-2022 priorities focusing on strategic communication, reporting & visibility of CBPFs. The CBPF section also expects inputs and contributions to nurturing donor relations and to developing programmatic guidance and enhancing strategic approaches to fund management.
Work Location Home Based
Expected duration The total time allocated for this consultancy is a 4-months full time, from 24 December 2021 to 23 April 2022.
Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall leadership of the Head of Section, and the direct supervision of the Head of Fund Management Support Unit, the incumbent will carry out the following duties: - Manages the process of developing a new CBPFs Annual Report template and updating the process for the preparation of the 2021 Annual Reports to be published in 2022. - Overseeing the project-management of the publication of the CBPFs Annual Reports. - Reviewing and developing the recently introduced Resource Mobilization Plans of the Humanitarian Funds. - Leads the process of revising the advocacy and communications sections of the CBPFs Global Guidelines. - Leads the preparation of the first CBPFs quarterly newsletter (global) and roll out the newly developed CBPFs dashboard (fund level). - Carry out other assignments as tasked by the supervisor.
Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area. Experience in humanitarian financing is desirable. Experience in resource mobilization and partnerships is desirable. Experience in communication is desirable. Humanitarian field experience is desirable. Language: English fluency is required. Advanced writing and verbal communication skills are required.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you managed a complex project involving multiple stakeholders? | The interviewer wants to assess your project management skills and ability to collaborate with others. | Discuss your role in coordinating the project, the challenges faced, and how you ensured successful completion. |
| How do you approach developing communication strategies for diverse audiences? | This question evaluates your communication skills and adaptability in messaging. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to ensure effective reporting in a fast-paced environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you have successfully mobilized resources for a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to revise policies or guidelines. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |