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Government Liaison Officer

Location: Kyiv

Application deadline: 07/02/2020

Type of Contract: FTA local

Post Level: NO-B

Expected Duration of Assignment: 1 Year with possibility for extension

Background

The Government Liaison Officer works under the overall supervision of Deputy Head of Office and provides support to Front Office. This position serves as an engine for coordination mechanisms between the UN system, members of the NGO community, local and national disaster management authorities in policy, preparedness and coordination of the humanitarian response and bridging the humanitarian and development nexus (HDN); facilitates consolidated planning and appeal process in partnership with the Government; monitors the state and progress of humanitarian response to people in need; promotes and facilitates humanitarian response preparedness efforts, including of the Government; and provides secretariat support to the leadership of the Humanitarian Coordinator and the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Head of Office, the incumbent will undertake the following tasks:

• Establish and maintain close contacts with the Government, sub-national authorities, UN agencies, local and international NGOs, humanitarian partners, diplomatic missions, etc
• Ensure appropriate  mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information both in and outside the UN system, and particularly with the line Ministries and key Governmental counterparts and the UNOCHA Office in Ukraine on the humanitarian-related information and extended HCT operations, to support facilitation in coordination of humanitarian assistance by national and international partners;
• Assist national government counterparts in capacity-building for handling emergency situations;
• Develop country-specific indicators in collaboration with area experts and ensure the subsequent monitoring of these indicators; recommend action based on the analysis of pertinent information;
• Ensure monitoring, analysis and reporting on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management or emergency situations in Ukraine;
• Ensure the follow-up work with the Government in support of the humanitarian community, including providing secretariat support in meetings and events, that are organized by the Governmental counterparts;
• Preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. briefings, presentations, correspondence, talking points, etc. for the meetings with the Government;
• 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 Front Office 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 HCT, etc.

Competencies

Functional 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, including Government

 Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for advocating for HCT’s mandate with the Government

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:

          Professionalism: applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position; possesses 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;

          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 the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;

          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.

          Demonstrating integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;

          Leadership:  Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements

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 may be accepted in lieu of Master’s degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area;
• Experience working with governmental bodies 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 desirable;
• Proven analytical skills and experience on timely delivery of written reports, prepared in an accurate and concise manner;
• Experience working with the UN system or an international organization, NGO would be an asset;
• Computer literacy (Excel, Internet, Word).

Language Requirements:

Fluent written and spoken English, Ukrainian and Russian.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 07/02/2020
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