This position is open to Filipino Nationals Only.

BACKGROUND

The position is based in the Humanitarian Adviser Team (HAT), United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) in Manila, Philippines. The position holder is deployable to multiple locations across the country or to other countries depending on needs. Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP), working as an integral part of the organization's ROAP team, the incumbent will work in close collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator, Government and relief/recovery partners to support the formulation of strategies of engagement in support of the mandate of OCHA at both managerial and operational levels. The incumbent will also frequently interact, under the guidance of ROAP leadership with senior OCHA staff at headquarter level in the Coordination and Response Division (CRD).

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

In a broader context, the incumbent leads the Manila Humanitarian Adviser Team (HAT) support to the UN Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator and humanitarian partners in support of the operations of the OCHA Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP), to ensure effective coordination of disaster preparedness and response and facilitate a transition towards relief and development in close collaboration with government and development partners. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing thought leadership and support to the Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator and operational partners to consider the priorities of the most vulnerable communities in humanitarian and early recovery planning. 

Ensures effective leadership in the coordination of disaster preparedness, response and early recovery activities through adequate liaison and partnership with Government officials and local/national and international partners.

  • Leads and / or supports the leadership of the Humanitarian Advisory Team in the Philippines.
  • Provides policy, technical and advisory support to the RC/HC in all areas relevant to OCHA Mandate. 
  • Support the Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator and humanitarian partners in incorporating lessons learned into humanitarian and recovery planning, programming and financing and broader development priorities.
  • Ensures/supports the planning, implementation and strengthening of inclusive humanitarian coordination, with a particular focus on expanding networks of national and local partners and with due attention to relevant thematic and cross-cutting issues such as gender mainstreaming, civil-military coordination, cash programming and suggesting corrective actions as required. 
  • Maintains and strengthen relations with Government, local and relief/recovery partners in the field to enhance coordination, information sharing, trust building, advocacy and knowledge transfer in all matters related to streamlining and strengthening humanitarian coordination and emergency response preparedness. 

Analytical leadership, development and implementation of programme strategies/mechanisms focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Provide analysis and policy advice for humanitarian coordination, planning and financing and OCHA’s role in emergency preparedness and response as well as strengthening partnerships. 
  • Draft and prepare papers and situation reports highlighting operational and policy developments. 
  • Follow-up on relief and early recovery issues identified by partners, provide inputs to discussions, advocate for accountability to affected people, and present conclusions and recommendations in reports; and
  • Support the development of strategies/mechanisms to strengthen the effectiveness and quality of cross sector initiatives with the goal to advance humanitarian action and its linkage to broader development strategies.

Strengthens disaster preparedness and operational readiness measures, including a focus on achievement of the following results:

  • Support disaster management activities, facilitating joint approaches with UN and partner agencies for assessments, operational planning and response.
  • Support emergency preparedness information needs through coordinated reporting, emergency response reporting and information analysis. 
  • Support inter-agency contingency planning and take the lead in matters related to natural disasters and complex emergencies, including ensuring that the various contingency plans are updated, coherent and well-coordinated; and 
  • Support the promotion of common needs assessment tools and the coordination of humanitarian partners for undertaking rapid impact and needs assessments in the field

Performs other duties that may be required by the Head of Office, ROAP.

  • This position may involve extensive travel within Philippines as well as providing international surge support, primarily within the Asia Pacific region.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

  • Represent the HAT PHL in key meetings and events and oversee daily management of the operations of HAT PHL including supervising all HAT PHL staff.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:

Staff at all levels within OCHA Philippines and Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and various technical units/department in HQs. Representatives of Philippines National Disaster Management Organizations, other UN agencies and other organizations that work on disaster risk management and related issues.

Results Expected: 

Provides sound analytical inputs and advice that contributes to improving institutional capacity and articulates policy on humanitarian and disaster risk management. Philippines National Disaster Management Organizations are effectively supported and engaged. 

Provides timely delivery of assigned tasks, maintains partnerships and interacts effectively with colleagues internally and externally.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
  • Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
  • Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
  • Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
  • Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
  • Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
  • Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

People Management 

UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site. 

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Operation Management

  • Best Practice of OCHA PHL operation: Ability to effectively plan, organise and oversee different parts of corporate operations, simultaneously and in an integrated way, in order to convert the organisation’s assets into the best results in the most efficient way. Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms.

Partnership management: 

  • Emerging partnerships: Ability to engage with emerging partners, develop and manage a strategy and develop approaches to developing and managing these new strategic partnerships

Communications

  • Advocacy strategy and implementation: Ability to create and implement advocacy strategies which lead to impactful change
  • Multimedia writing/editing: Ability to create and/or edit written content for multimedia

2030 Agenda: Planet

  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery: Gender Responsive Disaster Risk Management Reduction 

2030 Agenda: Prosperity

  • Inclusive Growth: Inequality and exclusion

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Advanced University degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Humanitarian, Environmental Science, Social Science, Climate Change, International Development, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field is required, OR
  • A first level university degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the above-mentioned fields with additional 4 years of relevant experience will be given due consideration in lieu of master’s degree.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant working experience at the national or international organization in disaster management, humanitarian or in related thematic area is required.
  • Relevant experience in working with a UN agency or other international humanitarian entity at senior level is required.
  • Experience in the area of emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, humanitarian/development environment or emergency field coordination is required.

Desirable

  • Experience in fostering collaboration and building strategic partnerships with humanitarian actors, governments, international /regional organizations and other stakeholders is desirable.
  • Coordination; Information Management; Capacity building and Presentation skills are desirable.
  • Exposure to major disaster response mission is desirable.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in English and Filipino languages is required.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNOCHA values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNOCHA is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNOCHA does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Probation

For all new UNOCHA fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNOCHA under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNOCHA reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNOCHA at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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