Humanitarian Affairs Associate
Support humanitarian response efforts and coordination of activities in OCHA Colombia.
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Overview
Support humanitarian response efforts and coordination of activities in OCHA Colombia.
You have:
- Humanitarian affairs, experience in a complex emergency environment is an advantage.
- Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience in another culture (i.e., studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
- 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.
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 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 Barbara Batista, Head of Office (OIC), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Contribute to strengthening the efforts of the OCHA´s mandate by supporting the work at the 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 the country and regional levels. • Support convening coordination meetings, prepare documents, hold pre-meetings, take 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 reports, 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, especially during the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (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
- Building Trust
- 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
• Humanitarian affairs, experience in a complex emergency environment is an advantage.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience in another culture (i.e., studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
• 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.
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 favourable 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, theatre, 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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you had to adapt your working style to meet a team objective. Can you elaborate on that experience? | This assesses your adaptability and ability to work in diverse environments. | Provide a specific example of how you adjusted your approach to achieve a successful outcome. |
| How do you ensure effective communication when working with stakeholders from different backgrounds? | The interviewer wants to understand your communication skills in diverse settings. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time when you had to manage a logistic challenge during an event or project? What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time when you worked in a multicultural team. What role did you play, and what was the experience like? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to stay organized when managing multiple deadlines or tasks? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss your experience with report writing. How do you ensure the information is accurate and clearly presented? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach learning in your professional life? Can you share an example of how you pursued continuous learning? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think is the most important quality for someone working in humanitarian affairs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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