Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Risk Management and Compliance) - Temporary Jobs in Ethiopia

Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Risk Management and Compliance) - Temporary Jobs in Ethiopia

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the Operations and Advocacy Division (OAD), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA is 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 efforts.

OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.

This temporary job opening is being advertised for the position of Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Risk Management and Compliance) and is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, OCHA Ethiopia, the incumbent reports to the Head of Humanitarian Financing Unit/Pooled Fund Manager.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Risk Management and Compliance will be responsible for the following duties:

• Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management or emergency situations in assigned country/area which may impact performance of the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF)`.

• Organizes and prepares studies on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues and organizes follow-up work management response related to audits and evaluations of Country Based Pool Funds (CBPF)s.

• Establishes and maintains contacts with other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other key stakeholders to enable early detection of compliance issues in SHF funded projects and verifies prevention and control mechanisms.

• Undertakes and provides support to technical assistance and other activities to provide risk management training and undertakes in-depth reviews.

• Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc. related to risk management and compliance in the context of Country-Based Humanitarian Pooled Funds.

• Serves as the primary focal point on monitoring and risk management and compliance of the EHF, keeps abreast of latest developments, liaises with other humanitarian organizations, etc., ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms in line with global country-based pooled fund guidelines.

• Reviews and provides advice to EHF on policy issues related to related to risk and compliance.

• Organizes and participates in work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters.

• Provides guidance to, and may supervise, new/junior staff.

• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of a range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related humanitarian 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.

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.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments.

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 (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related is required.

Experience in project management and supervision, monitoring and evaluation, or administration is required.

Experience in compliance and risk management is required.

Experience in a humanitarian context within the UN Common System or other comparable international organization is desirable.

Experience in the Eastern and Southern Africa region is desirable.

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.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Risk Management and Compliance) - Temporary Jobs in Ethiopia

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