Junior Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus - Resilience Officer

Contract

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The Junior HDP Nexus Officer will be hosted by the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRCO) and report to the Head of the RCO.

As a member of the UNRCO in Turkey, the Junior HDP Nexus Officer will be involved in the different workstreams in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2021-2025, including supporting the UNSDCF Results Groups in achieving the outcomes of the UNSDCF. This will require engaging with colleagues from different UN organisations on a variety of substantial topics (economic development, gender equality, social inclusion, governance and climate change, and linking the development support with the support to refugees and migrants).

The Junior HDP Nexus Officer’s main focus will be to support establishing a multi-stakeholder approach to enhance the coherence, synergy, and linkages between the UNSDCF and the 3RP, aiming at increasing the cost-effectiveness of both responses, establishing a common data and information management mechanism, and more streamlined coordination modi-operandi between the two frameworks to achieve longer-term sustainable development dividends for, and harmonized coexistence between the refugees and host communities. Apart from the above focus, the Junior HDP Nexus Officer will support issue specific (ad hoc) task teams and working groups. During her/his assignment, the Junior HDP Nexus Officer will have the opportunity to acquire an excellent understanding of the different aspects of the UN coordination at country level (inter-agency coordination, partnership and development financing, monitoring and results reporting, SDG policies, and normative work).

The Junior HDP Nexus Officer will meet regularly with the Head RCO to discuss tasks, follow up, and coaching. S/he will work closely with the RCO team members on different aspects of their respective workstreams in relation to enhancing the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus /HDP Nexus as needed.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Office of the Resident Coordinator, the Junior HDP Nexus Officer will undertake the following tasks: • Support the development of a HDP Nexus process to enhance a more coherent and synergetic longer-term approach to address the needs of the refugees, migrants, and host communities in Turkey. • Support the work of a UN-donor mechanism aiming at exploring an appropriate, fit-for-purpose approach to address the longer-term developmental and resilience-based needs across the HDP Nexus in Turkey, with a focus on increased linkages and coher-ence between the UNSDCF and the 3RP. • Support the review of the existing coordination mechanisms under the USNDCF (e.g. Results Groups), the 3RP (sectors) to inform a more fit-for-purpose and cost-effective coordination structure. • Support the Results Groups with the development of a resilience-oriented approach across the HDP spectrum. • Support analysis of financing / funding streams under the UNSDCF and the 3RP to in-form more targeted funding frameworks for topics covered under both frameworks. • Support engagement with the existing and prospective partners/sources of funding to support the HDP Nexus and resilience building of refugees, migrants, and host-communities. • Support assessment of financing flows towards the SDGs (mainly those highly corre-lated with the nexus) and provide operational/research-oriented support in develop-ment of a financing strategy in cooperation with the governmental/non-governmental partners of the UN. • Support the development of a common data and information management mechanism across the UNSDCF and the 3RP, as well as the collection, processing, and reporting of data from diverse sources to monitor humanitarian, resilience, and development re-sults. • Conduct background research and drafting of notes / briefs on how a Nexus approach will enhance the achievement of the SDGs in Turkey and support the research of the economic impact of the refugee and migrant population in Turkey on the longer-term development in areas of concern to inform the development of tailored programme de-velopment. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• 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
• Self-Management
• Technological Awareness

• Working in Teams

  in coordination, conflict prevention / peace and security (incl. cross-community building), public health / health equity policy. (demonstrated interest and/or experience up to 2 is highly regarded) • Experience working/volunteering to respect, promote, protect, fulfil the rights of mar-ginalized groups is an advantage • Relevant work experience in humanitarian, developmental, and / or peace building re-lated fields in an NGO, INGO, the UN, or governmental entity is an advantage. • Experience in results-based management and / or in working with humanitarian and development data is an advantage. • Knowledge and awareness about the HDP Nexus is an advantage. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and of-fice technology equipment; use of MS Teams; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • 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. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight dead-lines; • Have affinity with or interest in volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country’s second largest city following Istanbul with the population of 5.5 million people. Centrally located in Anatolia, Ankara is an important commercial and industrial city. It is the seat of the Turkish government and houses all foreign embassies. The city is strategically located at an important crossroads for trade in proximity of Turkey’s highway and railway networks. Visas are required for entry into Turkey. It is therefore strongly recommended to check with the local Turkish Embassy or Consulate before traveling (http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-informationforforeigners.en.mfa). Nationals of EU member states and a limited number of nations are eligible for visas-on-arrival at international air termini and certain border crossing points. • Security: The current security level in Ankara is low – 2. Ankara is considered a generally a safe city, where normal use of common sense and acting responsibly takes one a long way. The public transport is safe to use. There are no direct threats towards United Na-tions and its staff in Turkey. • Medical Services: No special vaccinations are required for a travel to Ankara. Medical services available are of high quality, and health care services are available also in Eng-lish. • Housing: Apartments and flats are easily available and generally of good condition, with well working services (gas, electricity, water). The cost of housing is reasonable, although smaller apartments and certain locations close to foreign embassies and the UN House tend to be more expensive. Some UN Volunteers opt for house sharing. Upon arrival, UN Volunteers will reside in a hotel until they find permanent housing. UNV Field Unit can provide assistance to UN Volunteers in identifying suitable housing. • Cost of living and services: Housing is the largest monthly expense, and the cost of living is otherwise very affordable. Daily food and products are inexpensive, as are many ser-vices. • Imported goods and many non-essential services and products tend to be more expen-sive. The provision of goods and services in general is very good. Local transportation ranges from busses, mini-busses called “dolmuş” to taxis, which are all affordable. The subway lines are very limited in the scope. • Weather: The city has a mean elevation of 938 metres. It has cold, often snowy winters due to its elevation and inland location, and hot, dry summers. Because of Ankara's high altitude and its dry summers, nightly temper-atures in the summer months can be cool. Language: Turkish is the only official language. English is widely spoken in touristic areas, but less commonly in Ankara. In supermarkets and shops, few Turkish words are useful. There are Turkish language schools and tutors available in Ankara.