Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer Job at UNOCHA
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - UNOCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for
bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to
emergencies.
OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each
actor can contribute to the overall response effort.
We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:
Job Title: Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer (TJO)
Org. Setting and Reporting This
position is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian
Affairs (OCHA) in Abuja, Nigeria. The Associate Humanitarian Affairs
Officer reports to Head of Office.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
1.
In consultation with a senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer, assists in
the design and preparation of studies on humanitarian, disaster,
emergency relief and related issues and in various follow-up
activities.
2. Researches, analyses and presents information gathered
from diverse sources on assigned topics/issues.
3. Contributes to the
preparation of various written documents, e.g. humanitarian bulletins,
situation reports, key messages, briefing notes/kits, press releases,
background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents,
briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc.
4. Develops
and maintains reference/resource information on specific topics or
policy-related issues; responds to various inquiries and information
requests internally and externally.
5. Assists in the production of
appeals for international assistance; ensures the proper use and
spending of donor contributions channelled through OCHA.
6. Assists in
the organization of meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops, etc.
with other agencies and partners to facilitate exchanges of professional
expertise and views on specific humanitarian-related subjects/issues;
serves as reporter to such events.
7. Maintains awareness of current
humanitarian affairs and related issues, to include relevant political,
policy, gender considerations or other developments in specific subject
area, country or region concerned.
8. Chair and manage the Inter-Agency
Communications Working Group (CWG) established under the HCT.
9.
Participates in project/programme formulation and mobilization of
relevant resources.
10. Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
- PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian,
emergency relief assistance and related humanitarian issues. Ability to
identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of
issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data collection.
Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent
research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the
use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the
internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in
the context of assignments given, work under pressure, on occasion in a
highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and
human misery). Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates
professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious
and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving
results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation
of women and men in all areas of work.
- PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent
with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments;
adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time
and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for
contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as
necessary; uses time efficiently.
- COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens
to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds
appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in
having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format
to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and
keeping people informed.
Education
- An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in
political science, social science, international studies, public
administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences 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.
- A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted
for candidates who have passed the Young Professionals Programme
Examination/United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination
(NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).
Work Experience
- A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in
humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief
management, rehabilitation, development, or related area. At least one
year of humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a
mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations
(complex emergency or natural disaster) is required. Experience in the
UN Common System is desirable. Experience in the region is desirable.
- No experience is required for candidates who have passed the Young
Professionals Programme Examination/United Nations National Competitive
Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional
Examination (G to P).
Languages French and English are the working
languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position
advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN
official language is desirable.
Assessment Method Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations ConsiderationsCandidates
will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3,
of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United
Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence
and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to
respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates
may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not
limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed
criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law
and international humanitarian law.
The United Nations shall place no
restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any
capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and
subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article
8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking
process to verify the information provided in the application.
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