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Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer

Nigeria

  • Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
  • Location: Nigeria
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
  • Closing Date: Closed

Details

Mission and objectives

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Context

Under the guidance and direct supervision of an International Humanitarian Affair Officer, the UNV will ensure effective and efficient support on all activities related to Inter Sector Coordination and Programmes while maintaining full confidentiality in all aspects of the assignment, maintenance of procedures, management of information flow, follow up on deadlines and commitments made. The UNV will work in close collaboration with the UNOCHA team in Nigeria to support the humanitarian community (UN Agencies and partners) to ensure an efficient flow of information, coordination, advocacy, and reporting

Task description

Under the direct supervision of an International Humanitarian Affairs Officer the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Support local coordination mechanisms through monitoring, analysis, and reports on humanitarian; developments, disaster relief/management, or emergency situations in assigned locations (Lead local coordination groups in deep field locations). • Participates in large, complex organizational and inter-agency projects; participates in mission planning and execution. • Ensures effective and efficient program support for Inter-Cluster Coordination • Support NEMA and SEMA in the coordination of humanitarian assistance by identifying and setting up appropriate structures and preparing relevant inter-sector coordination meetings at the local government level when required. Ensure close consultation and coordination with state and national authorities/partners, • Support the coordination of inter-agency needs assessments and contingency planning in the event of immediate threats; • Assist the preparation and implementation of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC) within the framework of the HNO and the HRP for Nigeria • Organizes and participates in work groups, meetings, conferences, and consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters. • Build and maintain relationships with UN agencies, NGOs, and government officials to ensure the effective exchange and dissemination of information; • 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. Makes research of contacts in the media, government, private sector, donors, other agencies, civil society in other stakeholders for OCHA’s advocacy efforts; • Any other assignments at the request of the team lead and/ or colleagues;

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