Date of issue: 01 December 2011
Post title and Level: Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Head of Field Coordination P-4
Duty station: Juba, South Sudan (Republic of)
Duration: Nine months
Entry on Duty: As soon as possible
Appointment against this post is limited to temporary replacement of the seconded incumbent, and hence, the initial duration of appointment is limited to the period indicated above.
Vacancy Notice number: OCHA/G/59/2011
Deadline for applications: 08 December 2011
United Nations Core Values: INTEGRITY / PROFESSIONALISM / RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY
ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: The Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Head of Field Coordination (HAO/HoFC) position is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) South Sudan. The HAO/HoFC will be based in Juba and reports to the Head of Office through the Deputy Head of Office. The incumbent of this post supervises the Head of Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit and eight (8) sub-offices each led by an HAO; S/he also interacts with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and UN Interim Security Forces for Abyei (UNISFA).
RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyze, prepare position reports and provide advice on a range of policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance; Prepare regular situation reports highlighting relevant operational factors affecting the humanitarian situation and response efforts; Support and facilitate the development and implementation of inclusive, field level humanitarian coordination mechanisms, including managing working relationships between funding and implementing agencies of the UN, NGOs and other humanitarian partners in line with the Humanitarian Reform agenda; Support the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the county’s humanitarian work plan (usually expressed through the Common Humanitarian Action Plan (CHAP)/Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP)), soliciting and negotiating inputs with relevant authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, etc.; Facilitate substantive linkages between emergency response, preparedness/prevention, rehabilitation and recovery programs, as well as with other related areas such as humanitarian advocacy, human rights, etc.; Facilitate / participate in inter-agency assessment missions to build consensus on sector and geographic priorities; Facilitate the preparation of multi-sectoral response plans; Assist in matters related to natural disasters and new emergencies including monitoring and reporting; Supporting United Nations Disaster Assessment Coordination (UNDAC) missions; Preparation, monitoring and reporting on appeals, elaborating costs plans, initiating lessons learned, etc.; Consult UN agencies, NGOs, the diplomatic community in order to develop strategies to identify and track information required for early warning of potential conflict and conflict-related vulnerability; Liaise with humanitarian partners on the collection of information to effectively map areas of humanitarian needs and response activities in support of coordination efforts; Foster and reinforce linkages between field monitoring, information management, humanitarian financing and coordination efforts; Support inter-agency contingency planning efforts, ensuring linkages between various contingency plans, adequate pre-positioning of stocks as required, etc.; Support advocacy initiatives on issues impacting humanitarian needs and response efforts through the collection of information, liaison with humanitarian partners, government officials, and the development of appropriate strategies, etc.; Support the Head of Office in the day to day management of field and sub-offices as relevant, including assisting in the work planning and budgeting process, resource mobilization, financial, administrative and security (MOSS / MORSS) management, etc.; Manage OCHA Sub Offices in South Sudan ensuring consistency of OCHA standard across the country; Supervise the Head of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit and ensure quality control of the field information produced; Support human resources planning and management in field and/or sub-offices including: Recruitment, supervision and support of field staff; Provide leadership and work direction to a team and mentor/supervise the work of new/junior officers; Oversee and monitor human resource requirements of the sub-office including planning and overseeing the selection of field staff as well as supporting the overall development of field staff, fostering teamwork and communication amongst field staff, and promoting linkages between field staff and relevant regional and headquarters colleagues; Ensure the Office produces timely, quality outputs including comprehensive work plans, concise and factual situation reports, analytical papers, comprehensive and fact-based information products, etc.; Perform other duties, as required.
Competences
PROFESSIONALISM: Sound knowledge of and exposure to a range of humanitarian assistance, protection and human rights issues; Strong analytical capacity and in particular the ability to analyse and articulate the humanitarian dimension of issues which require a coordinated UN response; Ability to identify issues and to use sound judgment in resolving a wide range of problems, including the ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources to assess the impact of the humanitarian situation in assigned country/area; Ability to work under pressure, including in insecure environments; Solid understanding of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related to humanitarian affairs and humanitarian reform and of the institutions of the UN system, in particular, the mandate and core polices of OCHA; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise - is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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.
Qualifications & Experience
EDUCATION: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, sociology, international law/studies/relations, public administration or a related field; A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination of qualifying relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
WORKING EXPERIENCE: A minimum seven years (7) of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of humanitarian affairs, disaster management response, inter-agency coordination, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area of expertise; Several of these years of experience must be at the international level; Professional field experience (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency and/or natural disaster) is required; Experience in the UN common system is desirable.
LANGUAGE: For this position fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge of Arabic is desirable; Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. All posts are subject to availability of funds.
Applications from qualified female candidates and from nationals of non- and under-represented countries are particularly encouraged.
Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions at the same level in other field duty stations.
Candidates will be expected to move periodically to new functions throughout their careers and are subject to the assignment by the Secretary-General to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations.
Upon selection candidates will be subject to satisfactory reference checks to be completed by the recruiting department/office which shall include verification of the highest required academic qualification(s) and record with the last employer.
How to apply: All applicants are requested to email the following documents to Vijay Pratap Singh atsingh139@un.org with a copy to ochavacancies@un.org
- Cover letter, explaining why you consider yourself qualified and motivated for this particular position;
- Completed Summarized Personnel Information Form;
- Completed P-11 and P-11 Supplementary Forms.
All Application Forms can be found by clicking on the following link: http://ocha.unog.ch/OCHAvacancies/
Please state your full name and the OCHA vacancy notice number (OCHA/G/59/2011) as the subject in your e-mail application and send one email application for every vacancy announcement.
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