Overview

Support the office in identifying significant humanitarian issues and problems in the assigned region/state. Develop suggestions and approaches to problem resolution, assist in managing projects and work teams, and provide advice regarding the coordination of humanitarian/emergency action.

Tasks Summary

• Establish partnerships with humanitarian actors to plan and evaluate programs.
• Liaise with local authorities on humanitarian operations and access.
• Coordinate the delivery of international humanitarian assistance.
• Conduct rapid assessments and prepare situation reports.
• Coordinate disaster response/preparedness and project proposal formulation.
• Support the establishment and functionality of humanitarian coordination mechanisms.
• Represent OCHA in sectoral coordination meetings.
• Monitor OCHA-supported project activities.
• Monitor and collect information on humanitarian developments.
• Establish and maintain contacts with UN agencies, NGOs, and government counterparts.
• Contribute to situation reports and strengthen information networks.
• Consolidate and maintain a database of information.
• Support advocacy efforts concerning humanitarian issues.
• Organize work groups, meetings, conferences, and consultations.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years (with Master’s degree) or 4 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian work, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, or a related area.
• Preferably with at least 2 years of experience with international organizations or national implementing partners in the region.
• Experience coordinating humanitarian operations in Darfur, particularly North State is desirable.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in political or social science, law, international studies, public administration, business administration, or another relevant field is required.
• A first-level university degree combined with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in written and oral English required

Languages Preferred: Fluency in written and oral Arabic desired

Contract Duration: 2 Year with Possibility for extension

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