Humanitarian Affairs Officer
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| مسؤول الشؤون الإنسانية | برناجم الامم المتحدة الانمائي |
- UNOCHA - National Staff Only
Port Sudan, Sudan
Job Info
Job Identification
23947
Posting Date
02/05/2025, 02:48 PM
Apply Before
02/20/2025, 08:59 AM
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
Port Sudan, Sudan
Agency
UNOCHA
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Practice Area
UN Coordination
Bureau
Regional Bureau for Arab States
Contract Duration
1 Year with Possibility for extension
Education & Work Experience
Master's Degree - 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experience
Required Languages
Fluency in English and Arabic are required
Vacancy Timeline
2 Weeks
Job Description
This position is open Sudanese Nationals Only.
BACKGROUND
OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies.
OCHA’s mission is to:
Mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies.
Advocate for the rights of people in need.
Promote preparedness and prevention.
Facilitate sustainable solutions.
Four divisions comprise OCHA-Sudan, one of which is the Financing and Partnership Section (FPS). It oversees coordinating all humanitarian financing in Sudan through the Country Based Pooled Funds (CBPF) and the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), together known as the Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SHF).
The FPS team works in four main areas: (a) managing the day-to-day CBPF allocation process in support of the HC, including to ensure transparency, inclusiveness and accountability with humanitarian partners in the selection and recommendation of funding priorities to the HC; (b) providing secretariat services to the CBPF Advisory Group and Working Group in support of the HC; (c) donor relations and resources mobilization with CBPF and bilateral donors to strengthen humanitarian financing across Sudan; and (d) support to humanitarian partners in formulating CERF requests and liaison with OCHA CERF HQ in New York.
The SHF was established in Sudan in 2006 and allocates about US$ 40 to 150 million annually to humanitarian projects across the country. It was established to support the timely allocation and disbursement of donor resources to the most critical humanitarian needs in Sudan under the direction the Humanitarian Coordinator. It ensures the provision of more predictable, timely and effective assistance and strengthens humanitarian leadership and coordination. The SHF is also in line with the principles of Good Humanitarian Donorship including flexibility, timeliness and needs based approach.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of the section, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer is expected to support the SHF allocation process and project life cycle management, and support the CERF allocation process.
Support the SHF allocation process throughSupporting and guiding sectors during allocation process through providing information on procedures and good practices. This includes taking part in sector meetings to ensure that project selection process meets criteria of transparency, inclusiveness, and objectivity.
Working with sector leads, and implementing partners to ensure a high-level quality of all funded project proposals to the SHF;
Supporting sector leads and implementing partners ensure the appropriate use of the Grant Management System (GMS), maintaining all relevant information and data in a timely and accurate manner and performing data analyses as required;
Ensuring closely aligned Project Monitoring on all SHF projects and follow up on findings.
Processing no cost extension and revision request from implementing partners, including undertaking quality control of requests and justifications and ensure timely submission to the HC for approval and signature;
Contributing to the continual improvement of SHF policies, procedures and tools.
Based on analysis of allocation process, make pertinent recommendations for improvements in the NCE process and timelines of the allocation
Monitor projects to ensure the appropriate use of resources, promote learning and best practices, and ensure the implementation of projects in compliance with SHF policies and guidelines.
Support the timely submission of SHF projects and review and clear project reports
Support the CERF allocation process throughSupport the management of CERF application process (coordination with stakeholders and CERF secretariat, application submission, reprogramming, etc.
Work implies frequent interaction with the followingHumanitarian Sectors/Clusters
UN Agencies
International and national NGOs;
Government entities and authorities at different level
CORE COMPETENCIES
Professionalism: Knowledge of various aspects of humanitarian response, public information, and communication. Ability to address a range of issues in the context of political developments, public attitudes, and local conditions. Skill in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing major information campaigns. Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources. Diplomatic handling of sensitive situations and cultivation of productive relationships. Proficiency in producing clear, concise written communications and delivering oral presentations to diverse audiences. Demonstrates professionalism, competence, and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments and achieving results; 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, and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and encourages two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; values others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments and adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate time and resources to complete work. Anticipates risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
Work Implications:
Frequent interaction with:Humanitarian Sectors/Clusters.
UN Agencies.
International and national NGOs.
Government entities and authorities at different levels.
Vulnerable / affected and host populations
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, or related field is required OR
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
Minimum 2 years with a Master’s degree or 4 years with Bachelor’s degree of relevant experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency relief management or development work or other related disciplines, preferably with at least two years with a UN organization or an NGO.
Advance usage of Microsoft Office packages is required
Experience of working in humanitarian financing (e.g. grant management, M&E or Quality Assurance) is highly desirable
Experience in project design, management, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation is desirable
Experience in review of project proposals is desirable
Working experience with a UN agency or NGO providing humanitarian assistance is desirable
Experience in developing and facilitating training is desirable
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English and Arabic are required.
Applicant information about UNOCHA rosters
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.
Non-discrimination
UNOCHA has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNOCHA is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin, or other status.
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