Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer (AAP) - NOA

Bamako

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: Bamako
Grade: Junior level - NO-A, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Human Rights
- Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
- Disaster Management (Preparedness, Resilience, Response and Recovery)
- Drugs, Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorism and Human Trafficking
Closing Date: 2023-05-19

BACKGROUND

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

 UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is a department of the United Nations Secretariat. Its mission is to mobilize and coordinate humanitarian action effectively in partnership with national and international actors, to alleviate human suffering, advocate for the rights of populations in need, promote preparedness and prevention of disasters and facilitate the establishment of durable solutions.
The Coordination Unit supports the national level humanitarian response programming with IASC members and overseas the field offices in Mopti, Timbuktu, Gao (Menaka), Segou and Bamako.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Coordination unit supports the fulfillment of its key functions and success criteria:

The procedures put in place and the transactions carried out comply with the regulations and rules of the UN.
Quality corporate reports are submitted in a timely manner.
Inter-agency coordination and planning is carried out on behalf of the Humanitarian Coordinator and Humanitarian Country Team that responds to the people’s needs.
Outreach and Partnerships with all stakeholders is ensured in humanitarian programming and response.

KEY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Coordination
Example of Duties:	Serves as the primary focal point within the coordination unit for humanitarian thematic issues, including safeguarding humanitarian principles, humanitarian accountability, and the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance. Assists or leads, as appropriate, in the preparation of reports, studies, background papers, policy guidelines, correspondence, presentations, etc. Works in partnership with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate complex humanitarian and emergency assistance programs, including accountability to affected populations, cluster coordination, protection of civilian for example.
Communications
Example of Duties:	Monitors, analyses, and reports on humanitarian cash response and developments, disaster relief and management programs, or in-country emergencies. Develops country-specific indicators in collaboration with local experts and subsequently monitors these indicators;
Partnerships
Example of Duties:	Leads and/or participates in large, complex projects, including assessment and other related missions. Assists national government counterparts in building their capacity to manage emergencies;
Advocacy
Example of Duties:	Participates in the production of appeals for international assistance, particularly on issues related to cash programming; ensures the appropriate use and expenditure of donor contributions channelled through OCHA. Recommends actions based on analysis of relevant information
Other tasks
Example of Duties:	Performs other tasks as needed and in support of team members
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:	None

REQUIREMENTS

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, 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.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

At least one (1) year of professional experience with a focus humanitarian coordination, international humanitarian law, development, emergency planning, International human rights law, or conflict mediation is required;
More than one (1) year of experience in the field of emergency relief and humanitarian within the United Nations or international organizations is required;
Knowledge of the IASC humanitarian architecture, IHL, IHRL, is desired;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint is required;
Knowledge of Malian regional languages is desired;
Fluency in both working languages of the UN Secretariat, English and French (both oral and written) is required.

Expected Demonstration of Competencies

Core

Achieve Results:
LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively:
LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously:
LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility:
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination:
LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner:
LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.

Professionalism :

Knowledge of a range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related humanitarian issues, including approaches and techniques to address difficult problems. Analytical capacity and in particular the ability to analyze and articulate the humanitarian dimension of issues which require a coordinated UN response. Ability to identify issues and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems. Ability to conduct research, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the humanitarian rights situation in assigned country/area. Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g., civil strife, natural disasters and human misery); ability to provide guidance to new/junior staff. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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

Client orientation :

Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from the client's point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the client environment to stay informed and anticipate issues; keeps clients informed of project progress or setbacks; meets the schedule for delivery of products or services to the client.

KEYWORDS

Humanitarian, Coordination, Response, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights, Conflict mediation.

DISCLAIMER

Female candidacies are strongly encouraged.

Important applicant information
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