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Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Coordination)

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Job Opening ID: 225171

The position is located in the Operations and Advocacy Division (OAD), Office for the Coordination of
Job Network : Political,
Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together
Peace and Humanitarian
humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework
Job Family : within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and
Humanitarian Affairs coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors to
Category and Level : alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote
Professional and Higher preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions. This position-specific job opening is being
Categories, P-3 advertised for the position of Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Coordination) in Sana’a, Yemen. Under the overall
Duty Station : SANA'A supervision of the Deputy Head of Office OCHA Yemen, the incumbent reports to the Head of the Coordination
Department/Office : Unit.
Office for the
Responsibilities
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Coordination of
Humanitarian Affairs
Date Posted : Jan 18,
Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Coordination) will be responsible for the following
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duties: • Monitors, analyzes, and reports on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management, or
Deadline : Feb 16, 2024 emergency situations in assigned country/area. • Organizes and prepares studies on humanitarian, emergency
relief, and related issues; organizes follow-up work, including interagency technical review meetings to support
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include disaster assessment or other missions; assists in the coordination of international
humanitarian/emergency assistance for complex emergency/disaster situations and in ensuring the necessary
support (e.g. staff, funding, specialized equipment, supplies, etc.); drafts situation reports to the international
community, apprising of the situation to date and specifying unmet requirements of stricken countries. • Partners
with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate humanitarian and emergency assistance programmes and
help ensure that the latest findings, lessons learned, policy guidelines, etc. are incorporated into these activities,
including gender-related considerations. • Manages the production of appeals for international assistance;
ensures the proper use and spending of donor contributions channeled through OCHA. • Assists in the production
of appeals for international assistance; ensures the proper use and spending of donor contributions channeled
through OCHA. • Establishes and maintains contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-
governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc. • Undertakes and supports technical assistance and
other field missions, e.g. participates in field trips to undertake in-depth reviews of specific country coordination
mechanisms. • Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents, and
communications, e.g., drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents,
briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc. • Serves as the primary focal point on specific topics
or policy-related issues; keeps abreast of latest developments, liaises with other humanitarian organizations,
donors, etc., ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms; provides information and advice on a
range of related issues. • 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, and consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and
emergency relief-related matters. • Provide guidance and may supervise new/junior staff. • Performs other duties
as required.

Competencies
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• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian, emergency relief assistance, and related
humanitarian issues. Ability to identify issues, analyze, and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
Ability to develop sources for data collection. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent
research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including
electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of
assignments given, work under pressure, and on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g., civil strife,
natural disasters, and human misery). Shows pride in work and 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
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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. •
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from 
others, and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way
communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing 
information and keeping people informed. • PLANNING and 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. 
Education
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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.

Job - Specific Qualification

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Not available.

Work Experience
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A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency
preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area is required.
Experience with the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HNO and HRP) and humanitarian planning 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. Experience in a humanitarian context
within the UN common system or a comparable international organization is desirable. Experience in the Middle
East region is desirable.

Languages
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 French and English are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised,
fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
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