UN Humanitarian Affairs Officer - Jobs in South Sudan
UN Humanitarian Affairs Officer - Jobs in South Sudan
Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Juba, South Sudan.
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, OCHA South Sudan, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer/EVD Preparedness reports to the Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer/EVD Coordinator The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Secretariat works closely with the Ministry of Health Incident Manager and the WHO Technical Lead on EVD preparedness measures, and strengthens the coordination linkages between EVD preparedness and the existing humanitarian coordination structures, both at strategic and operational levels, by ensuring heightened prioritization, operational decision-making and information sharing between the WHO, governmental representatives, UN agencies, the clusters and NGOs.
The EVD Secretariat supports the reorganization and enhanced functioning of the National Task Force (NTF), Technical Working Groups (TWGs), and the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG).
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority in the EVD Secretariat, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Serves as a advisor on overall EVD programme coordination and direction on specific issues; and, more generally, reviews and provides advice on a diverse range of issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance, including EVD preparedness and responseand the linkages with other related areas (e.g. human rights).
Support the development of state-level activities, while enhancing communications between national and state-level entities, and with the relevant Technical Working Groups at the national and state-level.
Prepares position papers for reviewand works closely with state-level colleagues to build and enhance appropriate EVD preparedness coordination structures and capacities.
Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian and Ebola preparedness developments, 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.
Assists in the production of appeals for international assistance; ensures the proper use and spending of donor contributions channeled through OCHA.
Assists member states in capacity-building for handling emergency situations; develops country-specific indicators for countries of concern in collaboration with area experts and ensures the subsequent monitoring of these indicators; recommends actions based on the analysis of pertinent information.
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 reports, studies, background papers, policy guidelines, correspondence, presentations, background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents, etc.; with respect to the latter, takes the lead in providing support and information to relevant councils or other entities on specific issues.
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 duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of wide range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related human rights issues.
Knowledge and experience of working with humanitarian coordination mechanisms, including Humanitarian Country Teams, Inter-Cluster Coordination Groups and Clusters.
Knowledge of humanitarian delivery considerations, including ensuring accountability to affected people and cash.
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.
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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.
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.
Education
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.
A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Required experience:
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area, of which at least five (5) years must be at the international level.
Humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented)in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster).
Desired experience:
Experience in a health-related emergency.
Experience in the UN Common System.
Experience in the region (North-East Africa).
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 an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 6th June 2019
For more information and job application details, see; UN Humanitarian Affairs Officer - Jobs in South Sudan
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