UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Jobs in Nigeria
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Pooled Fund Manager Jobs in Nigeria
ResponsibilitiesConduct periodic field visits to promote the knowledge and support the 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 organizations, local governments, communities).
Ensure proper communication and support during the allocation process to all stakeholders.
Liaise with and provide necessary support to recipient organizations of the Fund throughout the life-cycle of the projects, promoting coherence between humanitarian needs and response.
Advise the HC, recipient organizations and stakeholders on measures to mitigate foreseeable operational risks.
Ensure recipient organizations compliance with financial rules applicable to the Fund.
Ensure coordination and information exchange with humanitarian donors aiming to promote coordinated and complementary use of funds.
Ensure compliance with monitoring and reporting requirements in place for the Fund.
Systematically provide information on project status to the HoO and the HC, donors and relevant governing bodies of the Fund.
Requirements
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.
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, 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 desirable. Experience in project administration, monitoring and evaluation is desirable. Experience in the design of policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian assistance is desirable. Experience with the UN common system is desirable
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
Closing date:
23 Jan 2018
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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