Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer - CASH FTA Local NOA, Bamako Mali

I.   Background and Organizational Context

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.

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. 

II.   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 promptly.
•   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.

III.   Key Duties and Accountabilities
Coordination   
•   Serves as the primary focal point for cash-related issues, including safeguarding humanitarian principles, humanitarian access, 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 cash programs.
Communication
•   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 
•   Leads and/or participates in large, complex projects, including assessment and other cash-related missions.
•   Assists national government counterparts in building their capacity to manage emergencies;
Advocacy
•   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
•   Performs other tasks as needed and in support of team members.

IV.   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 on 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 cash coordination within the United Nations or international organizations is required.
•   Knowledge of the IASC humanitarian architecture, IHL, IHRL, is required
•   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.
•   Knowledge of the UN system is desired.
•   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.

Planning and Organizing   
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Communications:   
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.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies  

V.   Keywords
Humanitarian, Coordination, Cash and Voucher, Response, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights.

DISCLAMER 
Female candidacies are strongly encouraged.
Important applicant information
All posts in the NPSA et Local FTA categories are subject to local recruitment.
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Workforce diversity
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