| Posting Title: | Humanitarian Affairs Officer, P3 |
| Job Code Title: | HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER |
| Department/Office: | Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
| Duty Station: | GENEVA |
| Posting Period: | 13 July 2018 - 26 August 2018 |
| Job Opening Number: | 18-Humanitarian Affairs-OCHA-99320-R-Geneva (X) |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
This position is located in the Donor Relations
Section (DRS), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
(OCHA), in Geneva. The Humanitarian Affairs Officer reports directly to
the Head of Donor Desk.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
1. Strengthens existing relationship with and serves as a focal point within DRS for a group of current donors in the MENA region to ensure a consistent flow of information and timely reporting on OCHA's activities and programme requirements.
2. Monitors and provides advice on resource mobilization strategies and interaction with those donors.
3. Facilitates the Office's inputs for donor consultations/annual meetings as required.
4. Develops key strategic partnerships with new donors to achieve a broader donor base for OCHA, including Country-Based Pooled Funds (CBPFs) and Centralized Emergency Relief Fund (CERF). This would entail devising specific and tailor-made strategies for outreach to a number of new donors, preparing and maintaining donor profiles as relevant.
5. Supports the preparation of the donor specific funding submissions and reports on OCHA's activities and extra-budgetary requirements; monitors follow-up to pledges from donors and ensures proper reporting as stipulated in respective funding agreements.
6. Serves as the focal point in the Section for one of the cross-cutting thematic issues and drafts policy papers as requested by the Chief of Section and replaces or provides support to one of the Donor Relations Officers in the Section as necessary.
7. Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
1. Strengthens existing relationship with and serves as a focal point within DRS for a group of current donors in the MENA region to ensure a consistent flow of information and timely reporting on OCHA's activities and programme requirements.
2. Monitors and provides advice on resource mobilization strategies and interaction with those donors.
3. Facilitates the Office's inputs for donor consultations/annual meetings as required.
4. Develops key strategic partnerships with new donors to achieve a broader donor base for OCHA, including Country-Based Pooled Funds (CBPFs) and Centralized Emergency Relief Fund (CERF). This would entail devising specific and tailor-made strategies for outreach to a number of new donors, preparing and maintaining donor profiles as relevant.
5. Supports the preparation of the donor specific funding submissions and reports on OCHA's activities and extra-budgetary requirements; monitors follow-up to pledges from donors and ensures proper reporting as stipulated in respective funding agreements.
6. Serves as the focal point in the Section for one of the cross-cutting thematic issues and drafts policy papers as requested by the Chief of Section and replaces or provides support to one of the Donor Relations Officers in the Section as necessary.
7. Performs other duties as required.
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PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of a range of humanitarian assistance,
emergency relief and related human rights issues, including approaches
and techniques to address difficult problems. Analytical capacity and in
particular the ability to analyze and articulate the humanitarian
dimension of issues which require a coordinated UN response. Ability to
identify issues and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve
a wide range of problems. Ability to conduct research, including
ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources
and assess impact on the humanitarian rights situation in assigned
country/area. Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a
highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and
human misery); ability to provide guidance to new/junior staff. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Advanced
university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international
relations, political science, social science, law or a related field, is
required. A first-level university degree in combination with two
additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu
of the advanced university degree.
A
minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional
experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness,
crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or
other related area is required. At least two years of field experience
in humanitarian affairs in a complex emergency or natural disaster
context is desirable. Work experience in donor relations in
international organizations is an advantage.
English
and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge
of Arabic is desirable.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
The extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
According
to 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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the
United Nations if they have committed violations of international human
rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual
exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic
offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have
been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual
exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of
vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes,
including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or
politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual
abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual
nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
THE
UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE
UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’
BANK ACCOUNTS.
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