Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Policy and Coordination) International P3
Support crisis coordination in Gaza
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Overview
Support crisis coordination in Gaza
You have:
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, public policy, social science, international studies, public/business administration, economics or a related field is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- At least five years of professional experience in coordination, programme management/support, planning, partnership development and/or research.
- At least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA and outside the country(s) of citizenship is required.
- Experience in humanitarian reporting and coordination within the UN common system or other comparable international organization is a requirement.
- Experience in the Middle East is desirable.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage.
- UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity. Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default.
- Planning and Organizing; Adapting and Responding to Change; Accountability are essential competencies for the role.
Contract
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Result of Service
Deliverables: The deliverables for this consultancy are directly linked to the duties and responsibilities outlined above.
Work Location
UNRWA-HQA-Planning
Expected duration
Six months
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Planning in his role as lead of the UNRWA Crisis Coordination Structure, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks related to the 2023 humanitarian crisis in Gaza: 1. Provide substantive and organizational support to the Director of Planning / Lead of the Crisis Response Coordination Structure by drafting situation reports, talking points, background papers, humanitarian strategy papers and arranging schedules and internal and external meetings (including the development of agendas, briefing notes, presentations, meeting minutes and action points). 2. Track and follow-up on key action points / issues and manage potentially sensitive internal and external communications across the different elements of UNRWA’s response to the 2024 humanitarian crisis in Gaza. 3. Act as a technical level liaison with UNRWA Field Offices and HQ Departments and Divisions. 4. Liaise with other humanitarian agencies to monitor external humanitarian and emergency assistance programmes related to the 2024 humanitarian crisis in Gaza; provide advice and technical analysis of the latest findings and that lessons learned are incorporated into the UNRWA response, including in relation to cross-cutting considerations. 5. Ensure appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and the exchange of information, both in and outside of UNRWA. 6. Keep abreast of the latest developments in Gaza and the West Bank and support the Director to take follow up action. 7. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications/special skills
- Required academic qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, public policy, social science, international studies, public / business administration, economics or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. 2. Nature and extent of required relevant experience: At least five years of professional experience in the areas of coordination, programme management / support, planning, partnership development and/or research. At least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of citizenship is required. Experience in humanitarian reporting and coordination within the UN common system or other comparable international organization is a requirement. Experience in the Middle East is desirable. 3. Competencies: UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Planning and Organizing; Adapting and Responding to Change; Accountability.
Languages
Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage sensitive communications during a crisis? | The interviewer is assessing your experience with crisis management. | Provide a specific example illustrating your approach and how it impacted the situation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure effective coordination among various stakeholders? | The interviewer wants to understand your interpersonal and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep yourself informed about the latest developments in a crisis situation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a challenging program you managed and how you addressed the challenges. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In your opinion, what are key lessons learned during humanitarian crises that should inform future responses? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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