Kazakhstan Humanitarian Affairs Officer, P3

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The post is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Almaty - Kazakhstan. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Head of Office (P-4). This position requires extensive travel throughout the region.

Responsibilities

Support preparedness activities in a coherent and systematic manner at all levels. • Provide substantial assistance in the implementation of inclusive, field-level humanitarian coordination mechanisms, including liaison with relevant UN operational agencies, NGOs, and local authorities; • Assist countries falling within the geographical coverage of the OCHA Regional Office in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of their humanitarian work plan (usually expressed through the Common Humanitarian Action Plan (CHAP)/ Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP)); • Assist in the regular monitoring and analysis of developments of countries in the region and support the preparation of analytical reports highlighting social, political, humanitarian and other relevant factors affecting the overall humanitarian situation; • Draft and prepare regular situation papers/reports highlighting relevant operational factors affecting the humanitarian situation and response efforts; • Monitor humanitarian risks to ensure that the various contingency plans are consistent and well-coordinated including availability of resources; Support inter-agency contingency planning through facilitation of planning workshops and simulation exercises; • Support advocacy initiatives on issues impacting humanitarian needs and response efforts through the collection of information, liaison with humanitarian partners, government officials, and media, development of appropriate strategies, etc.; • Provide substantial support to sector / cluster working groups as required and facilitate exchange on cross cutting issues; • Facilitate substantive linkages between emergency response, preparedness/prevention, rehabilitation and ongoing recovery programmes as well as with other related areas such as peace building, human rights, etc.; • Support the collection of field information to improve coordination activities and information products such as who does what where and inter-agency reports; • Assist in matters related to natural disasters, including drafting situation reports and flash appeals, preparing costs plans for cash contributions made by/through OCHA and final reporting on their use; participation in/support to UNDAC missions; • Facilitate / participate in interagency assessment missions to build consensus on sector and geographic priorities; • Liaise with humanitarian partners on the collection of information to effectively map areas of humanitarian needs and response activities in support of coordination efforts; and track information required for early warning of potential conflict and conflict-related vulnerability; • Support and participate in assessments, lessons learned and evaluations; • Participate in the work planning process and assist in managing the daily operations of the Regional Office and country offices in the region where needed, including support for resource mobilization as well as financial, administrative and security (MOSS / MORSS) management, as required; • Support human resources planning and management in the Regional Office and country offices in the region including: recruitment, supervision and support of junior and/or national staff; • Be available for extensive travel throughout the region. •Perform other duties, as assigned by the Deputy Head of Office or his/her designate.

Competencies

Professionalism: -Sound knowledge of and exposure to the field of humanitarian assistance, protection and human rights issues, strong analytical capacity and in particular the ability to analyse the humanitarian dimension of issues which require a coordinated UN response -Ability to identify humanitarian-related issues and to use knowledge/judgement in resolving potential problems, including ability to evaluate information from a variety of sources to assess the impact of the humanitarian situation in assigned field duty station/area/region/area -Good understanding of institutional mandates, policies and guiding principles related to humanitarian affairs and humanitarian reform and of the institutions of the UN system, in particular, the mandate and core humanitarian polices of OCHA ; and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning & Organizing: -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.

Teamwork: -Very good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Education

Advanced University degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in political or social science, international relations, public administration or related field. A combination of relevant academic background (at least a first level university degree i.e. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and extensive relevant professional experience in a related area may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.

Work Experience

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian affairs, natural disaster response and preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, early recovery and rehabilitation, or other related area, of which several years of field experience in emergency efforts. Professional experience in facilitation and preparation of consolidated humanitarian action plans, contingency planning processes, and deliverance of related trainings and workshops. Experience in resource mobilization desirable.

Languages

Excellent command of oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Russian is highly desirable.

Assessment Method

A competency based interview and/or other form of assessment will be used to evaluate applicants. Language skills may be tested as part of the assessment method.

Special Notice

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