Офіс ООН з координації гуманітарних справ OCHA Ukraine оголошує конкурс на посаду спеціаліста з координації. Дедлайн – 28 червня 2019 р. (далі - англ.).

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Coordination Officer (OCHA)

Location: Kyiv

Application Deadline: 28/06/2019 (Midnight New York, USA)

Type of Contract: FTA local

Post Level: NOA

Expected Duration of Assignment: 1 Year with possibility for extension

Background

The Coordination Officer works under the overall supervision of the Humanitarian Affairs Officer in Kyiv. The Coordination Unit works to improve the timeliness and effectiveness of humanitarian response by ensuring greater predictability, accountability and partnership. The Unit serves as an engine for inter-agency/inter-cluster coordination mechanisms driving operational and technical coordination; facilitates inter-agency consolidated planning and appeal process; monitors the state and progress of humanitarian response to people in need; promotes and facilitates humanitarian response prepared-ness efforts; and provides secretariat support to the leadership of the Humanitarian Coordinator and the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT). The Unit works hand-in-hand with Information Management and Public Information/Reporting Units under the day-to-day guidance of the Deputy Head of Office/Inter-Cluster Coordinator.               

Duties and Responsibilities               

Under the direct supervision of the Humanitarian Affairs Officer, the incumbent will undertake the following tasks: 

Ensure monitoring, analysis and reporting on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management or emergency situations in Ukraine;

Ensure the follow-up work in support of the Inter-Cluster Coordination Group (ICCG) and the HCT, including providing secretariat and administrative support in meetings and events, including minutes taking, etc;

Ensure assistance in the production of a consolidated humanitarian response planning and monitoring;

Assist in the organisation of field missions when required;

Preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. briefings, presentations, correspondence, talking points, etc.;

Maintaining close liaison with UN Agencies, local and international NGOs, humanitarian partners and national authorities, ensuring a constant information flow and information dissemination between relevant national authorities and the UNOCHA Office in Ukraine on the humanitarian-related information and extended HCT operations, facilitate coordination of humanitarian assistance by national and international   partners;

Participate in work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters as assigned;

Compilation, collation, verification and triangulation of data/info for the drafting of OCHA regular information products in English, Ukrainian/Russian in collaboration with Public Information/Reporting Unit;

Encourage, mobilize and support co-workers and local communities to play an active part in the development of emergency response tools and strategies;

Perform other duties as required.

Impact of Results: 

The Coordination Unit of OCHA Ukraine is fully supported to ensure that it performs its secretariat roles in an accountable manner, including timely production of accurate situational update and monitoring; and timely follow-up of identified priority actions of the ICCG and the HCT, etc.               

Competencies               

Building Strategic Partnerships

Level 1.2:  Maintaining a network of contacts:

Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues;

Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders.

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches

Level 1.2: Enhancing processes or products:

Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things;

Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Level 1.2: Fundamental knowledge of own discipline:

Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position;

Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks;

Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;

Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments;

Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments.

Global Leadership and Advocacy for HCT’s Goals

Level 1.2: Preparing information for global advocacy:

Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for HCT’s goals for a variety of audiences;

Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for advocating for HCT’s mandate.

Client Orientation

Level 1.2: Establishing effective client relationships:

Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion;

Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines;

Anticipates client needs and addresses them promptly.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;

Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;

Self-development, initiative-taking;

Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;

Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;

Informed and transparent decision making.               

Required Skills and Experience               

Education: 

Master’s degree or equivalent in political or social science, disaster management, international relations, public administration or any related field;

Bachelor’s degree   with  2 additional years of extensive relevant professional experience in related area is accepted in lieu of Master’s degree.

Experience: 

Up to 2 years of relevant working experience, including professional experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area;

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 desirable; 

Proven analytical skills and experience on timely delivery of written reports, prepared in an accurate and concise manner; 

Familiarity with the UN system would be an asset; 

Computer literacy (Excel, Internet, Word). 

Language Requirements: 

Fluent written and spoken English, Ukrainian and Russian.               

Disclaimer               

Important applicant information 

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 28/06/2019

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