Humanitarian Affairs Associate

Volunteering Crisis & Emergency Response Communications & PR

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.

The assignment context for a position working for OCHA (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) would typically involve providing support to humanitarian response efforts, coordination of humanitarian activities, information management, advocacy, and policy development related to humanitarian crises and emergencies. This could include support roles in information management, analyst, reporting, coordination among other activities. The work may involve collaborating with various stakeholders including UN agencies, governments, NGOs, and affected communities to ensure effectiveness.

Under the direct supervision of the DHoO the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Contribute to strengthening the efforts of the OCHA´s mandate by supporting the work at national and departmental level with the different units (coordination, analysis/communications, and information management). • Provide logistical and substantive support in the development of workshops and seminars at country and regional levels. • Support convening coordination meetings, prepare documents, hold premeetings, taking notes and follow up agreements. • Play the role of facilitator and make presentations, when required. • Support the development, review, and editing of key messages, talking points, donor re-ports, weekly humanitarian situation reports, humanitarian situation, and response presentations, as well as other documents required within the framework of OCHA Colombia's programmatic activities. • Contributes to the preparation of various unit products specially during the HPC process, including analysis notes, reports and inputs for information products, establishing necessary links with field coordination colleagues and other key actors. • Support processes related to the flagship initiative, especially on localization and anticipatory actions. • Among other activities as required.

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

or demonstrated interest in humanitarian affairs. Experience in a complex emergency environment is an advantage.

Living conditions in any of the destinations of OCHA Colombia are generally good. According to an assessment by UNDSS, Bogotá DC is rated as "low" risk for living and working, offering favorable and safe conditions for all staff. The city faces security issues associated with its overall growth as the capital and the ongoing risk to both national and foreign officials. Bogotá offers a wide range of activities including tourism, theater, cinema, cultural and sports events, and restaurants serving local and regional cuisine as well as international dishes. Medical services in major cities (private clinics and hospitals) are available, although some clinics may require upfront payment before admitting a patient, even in emergency situations. Visitors should take medical precautions and seek advice before traveling. Travelers to rural areas, including Urabá, Chocó, Córdoba, Putumayo, Vichada, Guainía, Guaviare, Meta, Amazonas, Casanare, Vaupés, Norte de Santander, and Caquetá, should have certificates for yellow fever, malaria, measles, and chickenpox vaccines, as some airlines may require passengers to carry such documents. Rural areas continue to be affected by activities of illegal armed groups (ELN, and recently emerging armed groups) and clashes between them and the Colombian Armed Forces.

Upon arrival in Bogotá, all visitors must contact the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and receive a security briefing for temporary or permanent deployment in Colombia. Each UN agency is responsible for ensuring their respective staff attend the security induction conference. Mandatory courses on "Basic Field Security" and "Advanced Field Security" are required for all newly assigned visitors and personnel.

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