Department/ Office: Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 18 September 2013-17 November 2013
Job Opening number: 13-HRA-OCHA-30681-R-NEW YORK (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Intergovernmental Policy Section (IGPS) of the Policy Development and Studies Branch (PDSB) in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The Humanitarian Affairs Officer reports to the head of IGPS or to the senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Supports the development of policy related to humanitarian action, international humanitarian law and human rights law and prepares or contributes to the preparation of policy positions for OCHA on these issues.
Organizes and prepares studies on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues; organizes follow-up work, including interagency technical review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues.
Assists in the preparation for meetings of the UN legislative bodies, in particular, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council.
Establishes and maintains contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, etc. on specific humanitarian policy issues;
Undertakes and provides support to field offices, e.g. participates in field trips to undertake in-depth reviews of specific country coordination mechanisms and policy concerns.
Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written reports, studies, documents and communications, on issues related to humanitarian policy, particularly on issues related to humanitarian principles, the use of military assets in humanitarian response, humanitarian access, the safety and security of humanitarian staff and disaster risk reduction. .
Drafts sections of studies, prepares background documentation to facilitate presentations by senior officials on issues relating to OCHA's mandate and humanitarian action.
Reviews and provides advice on policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.
Organizes and participates in work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations and follow-up work with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues.
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 human rights 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. Ability to conduct research, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the humanitarian rights situation in assigned country/area. Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery); ability to provide guidance to new/junior staff. 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.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; 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.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, 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.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area. Experience in developing and drafting intergovernmental humanitarian policy strategies and documents/reports is required. Relevant Intergovernmental/UN experience in humanitarian negotiations is desirable.
Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first-level university degree recognised by the United Nations.
Languages
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 an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This position is funded for a finite period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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