UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Pooled Fund Manager) Jobs in Nigeria

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Pooled Fund Manager) Jobs in Nigeria

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Pooled Fund Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

Under the supervision of the HoO, advise the HC on the management of the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF);

Manage and oversee fund allocation processes ensuring necessary coordination with relevant counterparts in line with the Terms of Reference and/or allocation guidelines (i.e. Review and/or Advisory Boards, cluster or sector leads; humanitarian organizations; and OCHA);

Manage the overall administration of the Fund and liaise as necessary with relevant OCHA HQ sections;

Supervise the fund management team;

Monitor the implementation of Fund strategies, as endorsed by the HC, in consultation with OCHA HoO, promoting coherence between humanitarian needs and response;

Lead in policy development, including the review and analysis of humanitarian issues at the country level, ensuring proper coordination with FCS;

Advise the HC and the HoO on risk management and risk mitigation;

Ensure implementation and compliance with policies and standard guidelines in accordance with HC decisions and HQ guidance;

Oversee recipient organizations’ compliance with financial rules applicable to the Fund;

Ensure proper communication and support during the allocation process to all stakeholders;

Support recipient organisations throughout project life-cycle promoting compliance with applicable rules;

Liaise with contributing donors in and outside the country as necessary; Ensure coordination and information exchange with other donors aiming to promote coordinated and complementary use of funds (including CERF when appropriate);

Represent the Fund management unit before stakeholders (NGO, UN Agencies, donors) and external actors as required;

Undertake periodic field visits to promote the knowledge and appropriate use of the Fund in line with its Terms of Reference; field visits should focus on key actors (i.e. OCHA field colleagues, recipient organisations, local governments, communities).

Ensure compliance with monitoring and reporting requirements in place for the Fund;

Oversee and ensure timely project reporting cycle, including the annual report of the Fund;

Systematically provide information on project status to the HC, the HoO, donors

and relevant governing bodies of the Fund;

Support the preparation of evaluations, reviews and studies as requested by the HC and governing bodies ensuring due consultation with relevant HQ sections (FCS, EGS).

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 seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, project management, budget management, or related area is required.

Humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is required.

Direct project management or project supervision experience is required.

Experience in the design of policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian assistance is desirable.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Pooled Fund Manager) Jobs in Nigeria

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