Programme Officer (Humanitarian Response to Migration Coordinator in Tumbes) - NOA, Tumbes-Peru

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Overview

Coordinate humanitarian response programs and lead the UNICEF team in Tumbes.

You have:

• First university degree or bachelor in social sciences (sociology, law, international studies, public administration, business administration, economics), public health or industrial engineering.
• At least one year of experience in coordination, management and leadership of responses to humanitarian emergencies.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Proficient level of English.

Contract

This is a NO-1 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-1 contracts.

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For every child, hope

Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative of UNICEF Peru, this person will coordinate, implement, and monitor humanitarian, nexus and development-related incidents and programmatic interventions as part of the UNICEF response on the northern border where children and adolescents and their families from Venezuela transit or settle. This role will be performed in close co-ordination with the Emergency Officer and colleagues from the Development Programme.

How can you make a difference?

• Lead the work and the UNICEF team based in Tumbes to ensure compliance with the objectives and results aligned with UNICEF standards.

• Implement the actions of articulation and coordination between governmental entities, non-governmental entities and UN agencies working in the territory in all the sectors in which UNICEF has planned a humanitarian response in close coordination with the Deputy Representative coordination with thematic specialists of each sector in the Tumbes region;

• Participate in regional coordination meetings and forums as a UNICEF representative in Tumbes, contribute to the analysis of the situation and articulated response in the field and advocate for respect for the rights of children and adolescents.

• Structure and manage the information derived from the technical and administrative actions of the implementation and monitoring processes of the response of the field team and with the implementing partners;

• Establish the monitoring mechanism and constant flow of information on the humanitarian situation and the impact on the migrant and refugee population and their host communities to the Deputy Representative, emergency officer or other colleague from the UNICEF national office;

• Provide technical support and monitor the actions of implementing partners, promoting comprehensiveness between coordinated actions with organized communities, governments, UN agencies and other non-governmental organizations in close coordination with program team and emergency officer;

• Contribute with actions that ensure efficient results in the processes of information gathering, situational analysis and assessments that contribute to appropriate decision-making and prioritization, based on the conditions that affect children and adolescents, their families and their host communities;

• Collect and systematize the inputs from the field team and implementing partners for the preparation of situational reports and other field reports, donors, studies in accordance with the periodicity established by the country office, regional office and donors;

• Contribute to the preparation of contingency and response plans for emergencies that arise on the northern border, in coordination with the specialists of the thematic areas;

• Coordinate actions to communicate the work of UNICEF to authorities and institutional and private donors.
• Facilitate coordination with other UN agencies and national and local sectoral clusters.

• Other activities that are required to meet the stated objectives and are requested by the Deputy Representative.

The proposed post will contribute to the following deliverables:

1. Strategic coordination reports: Detailed reports on coordination efforts between governmental, non-governmental and UN agencies to ensure alignment with the objectives of the UNICEF humanitarian response in the Tumbes region.
2. Situation and response analyses: Comprehensive analyses of the humanitarian situation affecting children, adolescents and their communities, contributing to the decision-making process and prioritisation of interventions.
3. Monitoring and information flow mechanisms: Established and documented mechanisms for monitoring the humanitarian situation and ensuring a constant flow of information to the Deputy Representative and relevant colleagues in the UNICEF National Office.
4. Technical support and monitoring of partners: Reports and evaluations on technical support provided to implementing partners, including the effectiveness and integration of coordinated action by different actors.
5. Contingency and emergency plans: Prepare and update contingency and response plans for emergencies in the Northern Border Region, developed in consultation with thematic specialists and in line with UNICEF standards.

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

Mandatory requirements:

• Education: First university degree or bachelor in social sciences (sociology, law, international studies, public administration, business administration, economics), public health or industrial engineering.

• Work Experience:

  • At least one year of experience in coordination, management and leadership of responses to humanitarian emergencies, government coordination as well as in project development and management of humanitarian projects; in leadership or intersectoral teams covering a myriad of programmatic responses in areas such as health, nutrition, and protection for migrants; in community-based management and organization of migrant and refugee grass roots groups with solid experience of knowledge transfer and capacity building programming; in monitoring and evaluation of responses to humanitarian emergencies and/or cooperation programs with close coordination with interregional, regional and municipal counterparts; in implementation of development programs, strategic planning of cooperation projects, monitoring and evaluation at national or international level; and/or coordination of responses to emergencies with UN agencies and/or other humanitarian non-governmental organizations.

• Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Proficient level of English

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
• At least 5 years' experience in coordinating, managing and leading responses to humanitarian emergencies, government coordination as well as in project development and management of humanitarian projects.
• Proven experience of 4 years in leading intersectoral teams covering a myriad of programmatic responses in areas such as health, nutrition, and protection for migrants.
• Demonstrable experience of 3 years in community-based management and organization of migrant and refugee grass roots groups with solid experience of knowledge transfer and capacity building programming.
• Proven experience of at least 2 years in monitoring and evaluating responses to humanitarian emergencies and/or cooperation programs with close coordination with interregional, regional and municipal counterparts.
• At least 3 years' experience in implementing development programs, strategic planning of cooperation projects, monitoring and evaluation at national or international level.
• Experience in coordinating responses to emergencies with UN agencies and/or other humanitarian non-governmental organizations.
• Experience working in one of UNICEF's areas of work, particularly child and adolescent protection, education, nutrition and WASH, will be desirable.
• Ability to manage and coordinate work teams, including communication and interpersonal skills.
• Language: Knowledge of a local language of the duty station (as quechua, aimara, and indigenous or amazonic dialects) is considered an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people

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This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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 appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable local native candidates, young professionals, gender diverse groups and professionals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Visa residence requirements: i.e.: UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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