Job ID
23302
Job Title
UNOCHA - Re-advertise of Head of OCHA Sub-Office
To work for
UNDP | United Nations Devleopment Programme
Country
Syria
City
Homs
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, and under the day-to-day guidance of the Head of Field Coordination Unit, the incumbent is expected to perform the following tasks:
Support the overall implementation of office work plan.
Undertake detailed analysis of the prevailing humanitarian situation, e.g., assess the humanitarian situation in conflict areas, report on IDP and other population movements, identify humanitarian needs and gaps in the response.
Advise the Area Humanitarian Coordinator on the humanitarian situation in the area of responsibility and provide support to the Area Humanitarian Coordination Team (AHCT), through organizing meetings, inter-agency missions and developing joint contingency and response plans.
Establish partnerships with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate assistance programmes activities, including gender-related considerations;
Maintain a close working relationship with the relevant government officials to ensure appropriate communication;
Support advocacy initiatives on issues impacting humanitarian needs and response efforts through the collection of information, liaison with humanitarian partners, government officials, etc.
Assist in the monitoring of projects funded by Syria Humanitarian Fund (SHF) and support the HFU in maintaining contacts with SHF partners.
Facilitate the preparation and implementation of Inter-Agency missions’ plans, visits for donors and other visitors and provide briefings on the overall humanitarian situation as well as OCHA activities.
Support sectors to improve the efficiency of the humanitarian response through effective facilitation of coordination meetings, joint assessments, and joint planning;
Support establishing, consolidating and maintaining a 4W database;
Organize, participate and/or assist in organizing meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters;
Manage the sub-office, supervise, support and provide guidance to the national staff working in the office.
Perform other duties as required.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
Head of Field Coordination Unit and other Humanitarian Affairs Officers;
UN agencies;
International and national NGOs;
Relevant government departments.
Impact of Results:
Coordinated humanitarian response and identifying significant humanitarian issues. Develop well-reasoned, innovative suggestions and approaches to humanitarian response coordination and response. Work with the partners and support objectives and provide sound analytical inputs and advice with respect to coordination of humanitarian action.
Support the overall implementation of office work plan.
Undertake detailed analysis of the prevailing humanitarian situation, e.g., assess the humanitarian situation in conflict areas, report on IDP and other population movements, identify humanitarian needs and gaps in the response.
Advise the Area Humanitarian Coordinator on the humanitarian situation in the area of responsibility and provide support to the Area Humanitarian Coordination Team (AHCT), through organizing meetings, inter-agency missions and developing joint contingency and response plans.
Establish partnerships with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate assistance programmes activities, including gender-related considerations;
Maintain a close working relationship with the relevant government officials to ensure appropriate communication;
Support advocacy initiatives on issues impacting humanitarian needs and response efforts through the collection of information, liaison with humanitarian partners, government officials, etc.
Assist in the monitoring of projects funded by Syria Humanitarian Fund (SHF) and support the HFU in maintaining contacts with SHF partners.
Facilitate the preparation and implementation of Inter-Agency missions’ plans, visits for donors and other visitors and provide briefings on the overall humanitarian situation as well as OCHA activities.
Support sectors to improve the efficiency of the humanitarian response through effective facilitation of coordination meetings, joint assessments, and joint planning;
Support establishing, consolidating and maintaining a 4W database;
Organize, participate and/or assist in organizing meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters;
Manage the sub-office, supervise, support and provide guidance to the national staff working in the office.
Perform other duties as required.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
Head of Field Coordination Unit and other Humanitarian Affairs Officers;
UN agencies;
International and national NGOs;
Relevant government departments.
Impact of Results:
Coordinated humanitarian response and identifying significant humanitarian issues. Develop well-reasoned, innovative suggestions and approaches to humanitarian response coordination and response. Work with the partners and support objectives and provide sound analytical inputs and advice with respect to coordination of humanitarian action.
Qualifications
Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in political science, business administration & economics, low, international relations or other related fields.
First level university degree in political science, business administration & economics, low, international relations or other related fields, combined with 7 years of experience may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.
Experience:
Five years of relevant professional experience, preferably gained from working with humanitarian / development organization, including management of staff.
Familiarity with UN policies, rules, and procedures, particularly in relation to humanitarian response and coordination, and knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian assistance, especially the humanitarian reform agenda desirable.
Ability to research, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information.
Ability to express clearly and concisely, ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in both oral and written English and Arabic.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
All applications must be submitted via UNDP Job Portal ONLY;
This post is for Syrian Nationals ONLY;
The Deadline for submitting applications is: 15 August 2020 (midnight New York, USA).
Vacancy Announcement No. 31731
This post is for Syrian Nationals ONLY;
The Deadline for submitting applications is: 15 August 2020 (midnight New York, USA).
Vacancy Announcement No. 31731
Salary and Benefits
N/A
About us
UNDP has been active in Syria since 1975. UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. UNDP offers global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.
Since the onset of the crisis in Syria in 2011, UNDP has responded to the huge needs that emerged by implementing a unique resilience programme to support the Syrian people. UNDP goes beyond humanitarian assistance in the sense that it strengthens the resilience of the Syrian people by enhancing positive coping mechanisms, that enable them to rely on themselves and rebuild their livelihoods, rather than remain dependent on humanitarian assistance. Within the UN Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), UNDP’s interventions are focused on the rehabilitation of basic and social infrastructures, providing livelihoods support, enhancing economic recovery and social inclusion, and strengthening social cohesion.
Since the onset of the crisis in Syria in 2011, UNDP has responded to the huge needs that emerged by implementing a unique resilience programme to support the Syrian people. UNDP goes beyond humanitarian assistance in the sense that it strengthens the resilience of the Syrian people by enhancing positive coping mechanisms, that enable them to rely on themselves and rebuild their livelihoods, rather than remain dependent on humanitarian assistance. Within the UN Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), UNDP’s interventions are focused on the rehabilitation of basic and social infrastructures, providing livelihoods support, enhancing economic recovery and social inclusion, and strengthening social cohesion.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jul 16, 2020
Expiry Date
Aug 15, 2020
CV Language
English