UNOCHA Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer

This position is located in the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) Team Syria, based in Amman, Jordan. The Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer reports to the senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer. Within delegated authority, the Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• 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;
• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources on assigned topics/issues;
• Contributes to the preparation of various written documents, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents etc.;
• Develops and maintains reference/resource information on specific topics or policy-related issues; responds to various inquiries and information requests internally and externally;
• Assists in the production of appeals for international assistance; ensures the proper use and spending of donor contributions channeled through OCHA;
• Assists in the organization of meetings, seminars, conferences, work shops, 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;
• 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;
• Participates in technical assistance, disaster assessment or other missions;
• Participates in project/programme formulation and mobilization of relevant resources; and
• Performs other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian, emergency relief assistance and related human rights issues; ability to identify issues, analyze 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.

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.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience preferably in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or related area (No experience is required for candidates who have obtained an advanced university degree or who have passed the United Nations Competitive Recruitment Examination/Young Professional Placement). Previous experience in the region required.

EDUCATION: A first-level university degree in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field is required.

LANGUAGE: For this position fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required; knowledge of French is desirable.

How to apply:

All applicants are requested to email a completed personal history profile (PHP) to sawada@un.org with a copy to ochavacancies@un.org

Please state your full name and the UNOCHA temporary vacancy notice number (OCHA/G/03/2013) as the subject in your e-mail application and send one email application for every vacancy announcement.

The personal history profile that is generated from Inspira can be used to apply to vacancy announcements within the United Nations Common System. This temporary vacancy announcement is intended to fill functions of short-term duration, it will not be advertised in Inspira, however all applicants are strongly encouraged to create a profile and to apply to job openings at https://careers.un.org

Documents should be saved as pdf file, with the title formatted as follows: FAMILY NAME_given name.pdf. For example: PHP_GREY_Joe.pdf.

Note that an applicants’ eligibility cannot be fully assessed if the personal history profile is not properly completed.

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