Humanitarian Affairs Officer at United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 Member States.
The mission and work of the United Nations are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.
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- The position is located in the Crisis Response Division (CRD), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
- OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies.
- OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts.
OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.
- This job opening is being advertised for the position of Humanitarian Affairs Officer in Abuja, Nigeria.
- The incumbent reports to the Head of Office (HoO).
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Works closely with the Head of Office in supporting Abuja based coordination mechanisms, including the Humanitarian Country Team and Accountability and Impact Team, preparing agendas, position papers and supports the humanitarian transition in Nigeria.
Supports the HoO and manages liaison with the Government of Nigeria, including the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, the Nigeria Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
- This includes efforts aimed at building capacity for government counterparts as part of the humanitarian transition in Nigeria.
- Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management or 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 policy development work and decision-making on important issues.
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 & 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
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.
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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