Humanitarian Affairs Officer, NOB, Fixed Term, Cairo, Egypt (Internals and Externals)

Contract

This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Care

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. UNICEF work in Egypt is also focused on promoting sustainable development with multidimensional equity for children, embodying the fair chance for every child principle. In line with national priorities, UNICEF work in Egypt focuses on Early Childhood Development bridging the first 1000 days through the first years of formal education, as a key means by which multiple threats to children may be addressed through cross-sectoral linkages. The expected results of UNICEF’s work in Egypt will contribute to national efforts and priorities and the 2030 National Sustainable Development Strategy; as well as the United Nations Partnership for Development Framework.

How can you make a difference?

The post sits within the Office of the Deputy Representative for Programmes, under the supervision of the Deputy Representative, Programme. The incumbent of the post will serve as an emergency focal point for the Country Office, will provide coordination support in implementation of Humanitarian Strategy and Action Plan of Egypt Country Office, will coordinate humanitarian programme operations within office, Regional Office and with partners. The position will also support in fund raising for humanitarian programme, will monitor allocation and utilization of humanitarian resources, , draft funding proposals, donor reports, preparation of briefing notes and response to ad hoc requests for information.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Emergency coordination

Support to coordinate implementation of Humanitarian Strategy and Action Plan of Egypt Country Office.

Coordinate inputs to update annual Humanitarian Action for Children appeal (both 3RP and COVID), RO HAC revision, roll out of CCC and North Sinai Programme Strategy, in coordination with programme sections.

Support to coordinate the development of the Country Office Emergency Preparedness and response Plan, gathering information on best practice and monitoring compliance with minimum preparedness standards. Finalize/update EPP as and when necessary.

Attend and represent UNICEF Egypt in inter-agency and partner fora, including but not limited to the Inter-Agency Working Group, Inter-Sector Working Group, North Sinai Coordination Committee, Emergency Management Team and the Emergency Taskforce.

In the event of an emergency, assist in implementing initial operational tasks, collecting reliable information to verify the nature and extent of the emergency. Inform senior management and relevant colleagues of such information.

2. Humanitarian fund management, reporting and resource mobilization

Draft SitRep for Dep Rep’s review and clearance.

Facilitate effective humanitarian contribution management through monitoring of fund allocations and utilization in line with donor conditions.

Build and maintain UNICEF’s partnerships with national counterparts, and other development partners, in support of resource mobilization for humanitarian programme.

Ensure timely submission of donor reports by gathering of information, consolidation, and ensuring compliance with donor conditions regarding utilization of funds.

Prepare humanitarian funding proposals for donors within their portfolio, in coordination with relevant programme sections.

Provide briefing notes and talking points for senior management meetings (covering both regular and humanitarian programme) with donors, partners, UNICEF RO and HQ

3. Any other business, as required by the country office.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• University degree is required in one of the following fields: international relations, political science, communications, international development, or another relevant technical field.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public affairs, programme development/management, resource mobilization, external relations, or other relevant area.
• Experience in humanitarian programming, writing donor reports, briefing notes and talking points is required.
• Previous work experience in emergency preparedness or working in a humanitarian/emergency context is highly desirable.
• Experience in the preparation of humanitarian appeals, emergency preparedness and response plans is an advantage.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (verbal and written) is required.

Technical Skills required:

• Current knowledge of development issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in humanitarian programme.
• Strong communications skills, verbal and written.
• Strong networking and negotiation skills
• Strong familiarity with political and governmental processes
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with humanitarian team, UN agencies and other development partners both within and outside the organisation.
• Knowledge of Humanitarian situation of the country
• Ability to conduct sound policy analysis.
• Ability to contribute to formulation of humanitarian strategies and policies.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

Core Competencies: Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness, Works Collaboratively with others, Builds and Maintains Partnerships, Innovates and Embraces Change, Thinks and Acts Strategically, Drives to achieve impactful results, Manages ambiguity and complexity.

Functional Competencies : Persuading and Influencing, Applying Technical Expertise, Planning and Organizing

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

Remarks:

This VA is open to all internal staff and Externals as well.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.