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Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Analysis), Nairobi Closing date: Thursday, 26 March 2015 Posting Title: Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Ana...
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Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Analysis), Nairobi
Closing date: Thursday, 26 March 2015
Posting Title: Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Analysis), P4
Job Code Title: HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER
Department/ Office: Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 5 March 2015-26 March 2015
Job Opening number: 15-HRA-OCHA-40970-R-NAIROBI (X)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
This post is funded for a finite period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and 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.
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on 'The Application Process' and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on 'Manuals' on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Nairobi, Kenya. The Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Analysis) reports to the Head of Office, OCHA Eastern Africa.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Analysis) will be responsible for the following duties:
Serves as a policy officer; advise on overall policy direction on specific issues; and, more generally, reviews and provides advice on a diverse range of policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance and the linkages with other related areas, particularly conflict, macro-finance, regional developmental policies, resilience programming, political and legislative issues, disaster risk management, peace negotiations Manages a team of IM officers and HAOs within the office to undertake analysis.
Oversees and develops partnerships with international, local academia, think tanks and specialized UN organisations to undertake joint research and analysis.
Prepares with regional partners analytical papers, policy position papers and common strategies for review with regional partners and intergovernmental bodies.
Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian and developmental issues, disaster relief/management programmes or emergency situations in assigned country/area; develops and maintains a 'watch list' of countries with potential for humanitarian crisis.
Leads and/or participates in large, complex projects, to include disaster assessment or other missions; coordinates international humanitarian/emergency assistance for complex emergency/disaster situations; ensures necessary support (e.g. staff, funding, specialized equipment, supplies, etc.); prepares situation reports to the international community, apprising of situation to date and specifying unmet requirements of stricken countries.
Initiates and coordinates activities related to technical cooperation and technical assistance projects in disaster response and disaster response preparedness; formulates project proposals and relevant project documents; provides technical support to field work; reviews and clears project reports for submission to governments.
Analyzes and assists in introducing new technologies for disaster warning/management.
Organizes and prepares studies on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues; organizes follows-up work, including interagency technical review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues; and ensures the implementation of recommendations emanating from relevant studies.
Assists or leads, as appropriate, in the preparation of OCHA ROEA strategic documents, reports, background papers, and policy guidelines.
Partners with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate complex humanitarian and emergency assistance programmes; helps ensure that latest findings, lessons learned, policy guidelines, etc. are incorporated into these activities, including gender-related considerations.
Establishes and maintains contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc.; ensures appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information both in and outside the UN system, including on early warning and contingency planning, etc.
Serves as the primary focal point on specific topics or policy-related issues; keeps abreast of latest developments, liaises with other humanitarian organizations, donors, etc., ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms; provides information and advice on a range of related issues.
Organizes and participates in work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters.
May participate in planning and preparation of unit budget and work program.
Provides leadership and work direction to assigned work team, and/or mentors and supervises the work of new/junior officers.
Performs other relevant duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM
Knowledge of wide range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related humanitarian issues.
Conceptual and strategic analytical capacity, to include ability to analyze and articulate the humanitarian dimension of complex issues that require a coordinated UN response. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of complex issues/problems.
Knowledge of region or country of assignment, including the political, economic and social dimensions.
Ability to negotiate and to influence others to reach agreement.
Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery).
Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian affairs and knowledge of the institutions of the UN system.
Demonstrated ability to complete in-depth studies and to formulate conclusions/recommendations.
Ability to relate humanitarian affairs issues and perspectives, including gender issues, to political, economic, social and human rights programmes in affected country/region.
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.
Demonstrate outstanding written and oral presentation skills.
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
PLANNING and 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.
CREATIVITY
Actively seeks to improve programmes or services;
offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs;
promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas;
takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas;
thinks 'outside the box'; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things;
is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field.
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area.
At least four years of that experience at the international level is desirable.
Humanitarian field experience in emergency situations (e.g. complex emergency, natural disaster etc.) is desirable.
Experience in strategic planning is desirable.
Experience in research methodologies for humanitarian analysis, including using quantitative methods, is desirable.
Work experience in the Region (Horn of Africa) is desirable.
Experience in the UN common system is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on 'The Application Process' and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on 'Manuals' on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
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.
Candidates 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.
No Fee
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.
Closing date: Thursday, 26 March 2015
Posting Title: Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Analysis), P4
Job Code Title: HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER
Department/ Office: Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 5 March 2015-26 March 2015
Job Opening number: 15-HRA-OCHA-40970-R-NAIROBI (X)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
This post is funded for a finite period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and 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.
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on 'The Application Process' and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on 'Manuals' on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Nairobi, Kenya. The Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Analysis) reports to the Head of Office, OCHA Eastern Africa.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Analysis) will be responsible for the following duties:
Serves as a policy officer; advise on overall policy direction on specific issues; and, more generally, reviews and provides advice on a diverse range of policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance and the linkages with other related areas, particularly conflict, macro-finance, regional developmental policies, resilience programming, political and legislative issues, disaster risk management, peace negotiations Manages a team of IM officers and HAOs within the office to undertake analysis.
Oversees and develops partnerships with international, local academia, think tanks and specialized UN organisations to undertake joint research and analysis.
Prepares with regional partners analytical papers, policy position papers and common strategies for review with regional partners and intergovernmental bodies.
Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian and developmental issues, disaster relief/management programmes or emergency situations in assigned country/area; develops and maintains a 'watch list' of countries with potential for humanitarian crisis.
Leads and/or participates in large, complex projects, to include disaster assessment or other missions; coordinates international humanitarian/emergency assistance for complex emergency/disaster situations; ensures necessary support (e.g. staff, funding, specialized equipment, supplies, etc.); prepares situation reports to the international community, apprising of situation to date and specifying unmet requirements of stricken countries.
Initiates and coordinates activities related to technical cooperation and technical assistance projects in disaster response and disaster response preparedness; formulates project proposals and relevant project documents; provides technical support to field work; reviews and clears project reports for submission to governments.
Analyzes and assists in introducing new technologies for disaster warning/management.
Organizes and prepares studies on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues; organizes follows-up work, including interagency technical review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues; and ensures the implementation of recommendations emanating from relevant studies.
Assists or leads, as appropriate, in the preparation of OCHA ROEA strategic documents, reports, background papers, and policy guidelines.
Partners with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate complex humanitarian and emergency assistance programmes; helps ensure that latest findings, lessons learned, policy guidelines, etc. are incorporated into these activities, including gender-related considerations.
Establishes and maintains contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc.; ensures appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information both in and outside the UN system, including on early warning and contingency planning, etc.
Serves as the primary focal point on specific topics or policy-related issues; keeps abreast of latest developments, liaises with other humanitarian organizations, donors, etc., ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms; provides information and advice on a range of related issues.
Organizes and participates in work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters.
May participate in planning and preparation of unit budget and work program.
Provides leadership and work direction to assigned work team, and/or mentors and supervises the work of new/junior officers.
Performs other relevant duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM
Knowledge of wide range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related humanitarian issues.
Conceptual and strategic analytical capacity, to include ability to analyze and articulate the humanitarian dimension of complex issues that require a coordinated UN response. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of complex issues/problems.
Knowledge of region or country of assignment, including the political, economic and social dimensions.
Ability to negotiate and to influence others to reach agreement.
Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery).
Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian affairs and knowledge of the institutions of the UN system.
Demonstrated ability to complete in-depth studies and to formulate conclusions/recommendations.
Ability to relate humanitarian affairs issues and perspectives, including gender issues, to political, economic, social and human rights programmes in affected country/region.
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.
Demonstrate outstanding written and oral presentation skills.
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
PLANNING and 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.
CREATIVITY
Actively seeks to improve programmes or services;
offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs;
promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas;
takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas;
thinks 'outside the box'; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things;
is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field.
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area.
At least four years of that experience at the international level is desirable.
Humanitarian field experience in emergency situations (e.g. complex emergency, natural disaster etc.) is desirable.
Experience in strategic planning is desirable.
Experience in research methodologies for humanitarian analysis, including using quantitative methods, is desirable.
Work experience in the Region (Horn of Africa) is desirable.
Experience in the UN common system is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on 'The Application Process' and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on 'Manuals' on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
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.
Candidates 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.
No Fee
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.
