CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Sudan
Closing date: 17 Dec 2014

Administrative Assistant, Humanitarian Aid (HUMAID) Monitoring Project, Khartoum, Sudan

Company Profile:
MSI is an international development firm in the Washington, D.C., metro area with a 30-year history of helping to deliver results across the developing world. In 2008, we became part of Coffey International Limited. Since that time, we have greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with Coffey's international development offices in the United Kingdom and Australia. We operate in some of the most challenging political and economic climates in the world, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and South Sudan. MSI currently employs 800 development experts in the fields of public sector management, monitoring and evaluation, governance, and anticorruption. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:
The purpose of this project is to provide technical and advisory services to USAID/OFDA and implementing partners in the areas of project monitoring, evaluation, research, organizational learning, and knowledge management to enable USAID/Sudan to fulfill its performance and evaluation requirements.

Please note: Only Sudanese citizens are eligible for this position.

Position Summary:
The Administrative Assistant will oversee all logistics related issues for the project; produce reports as required by USAID and MSI, and carry out necessary functions to ensure the proper day-to-day functioning of the office.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with national authorities to process visas, police registration, access to diplomatic compound, vehicle registration, and any other official activities for the smooth maintenance of the project.
• Place local advertisements in media outlets and maintain PO Box.
• Manage facilities in Khartoum MSI office, put in work requests for vendors, as needed.
• Daily line management of logistics team, including cleaning and maintenance staff.
• Manage transporting supplies to and from regional offices and handling supply chain systems.
• Work with the Chief of Party and Project Manager to maintain the MSI inventory list.
• Vehicle and fuel management, as per procedures.
• Liaise with other NGO staff, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• High degree of professionalism, adaptability and organization.
• Strong sense of self-direction and the ability to carry out tasks with little oversight.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Fluency in English and Arabic required.
• Strong IT stills including proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Qualification in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of three years of experience is required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

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Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Anguilla, Argentina, Sudan
Closing date: 18 Dec 2014

Finance and Administrative Specialist, Humanitarian Aid (HUMAID) Monitoring Project, Khartoum, Sudan

Company Profile:
MSI is an international development firm in the Washington, D.C., metro area with a 30-year history of helping to deliver results across the developing world. In 2008, we became part of Coffey International Limited. Since that time, we have greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with Coffey's international development offices in the United Kingdom and Australia. We operate in some of the most challenging political and economic climates in the world, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and South Sudan. MSI currently employs 800 development experts in the fields of public sector management, monitoring and evaluation, governance, and anticorruption. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:
The purpose of this project is to provide technical and advisory services to USAID/OFDA and implementing partners in the areas of project monitoring, evaluation, research, organizational learning, and knowledge management to enable USAID/Sudan to fulfill its performance and evaluation requirements.

Please note: Only Sudanese citizens are eligible for this position.

Position Summary:
The Finance and Administrative Specialist will manage the field office budget and work hand-in-hand with the Administrative Assistant to ensure the proper functioning of the field office. The Finance and Administrative Specialist may also produce reports as required by USAID and MSI, and may carry out other functions to ensure the proper day-to-day functioning of the field office.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all administrative systems and procedures necessary for the implementation of technical and administrative activities related to the project.
• Serve as Field Office Accountant in project bookkeeping in the QuickBooks accounting platform and coordinate with the Home Office.
• Operate and coordinate administrative tasks and ensure overall compliance with MSI, USAID, and Sudanese Government policies and procedures by all staff.
• Manage personnel files, contracts and related materials for all field staff.
• Maintain electronic and physical files in an organized and up to date manner in collaboration with the Administrative Assistant.
• Prepare documents and correspondence related to staff and other administrative processes.
• Develop and maintain a database for all personnel contracts.
• Provide employment certificates as needed.
• Attend to requests made by the Chief of Party.
• Draft correspondence, pensions, suspensions, and other administrative documents, as needed by suppliers and third parties.
• Manage field office accounts in order to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial statements.
• Produce accounting and financial reports requested by MSI Head Office.
• Track the local budget, as guided by the COP.
• Prepare “Check Request Forms,” for presentation to the COP for approval and signature.
• Prepare financial statements along with the respective supporting documentation, such as explanatory notes, as requested by the tax and audit administration of the GOC.
• Generate official documentation to support balances and declarations to be presented.
• Prepare checks for payments to local vendors.
• Maintain constant communication with the Administrative Assistant regarding management and accessibility of all financial resources in order to comply with established regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• High degree of professionalism, adaptability and organization.
• Strong sense of self-direction and the ability to carry out tasks with little oversight.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Fluency in English and Arabic required.
• Strong familiarity with and demonstrated experience in Quickbooks accounting software.
• Strong IT stills including proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Qualification in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of three years of experience is required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

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Organization: Oxfam GB
Country: Liberia, Sierra Leone
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering. As an Oxfam employee, you will join a team of professionals that is part of the international confederation of 17 organizations networked together in 94 countries. As part of a global movement for change, we are working together to end world poverty and injustice.

Oxfam is scaling up significantly in Sierra Leone and Liberia, aiming to reach up to 4 million people in the two countries. If we are going to meet this challenge, we need a team of skilled humanitarian specialists.

As a result we are looking to recruit experienced staff in a number of positions as soon as possible:

• Programme Managers
• Public Health Engineers
• Public Health Promoters
• Logistics Managers
• Communications Specialists

Please use the links to apply for the relevant position if you are interested in being part of our emergency response.

Due to the rapid scale up we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will only contact those short-listed for the positions and may appoint prior to the closing date.

How to apply:

All applications must be submitted in English and include an English CV.

Applications should be submitted through our online system. For further information about the role and to apply please go to:

Programme Managers: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/1624/description

Public Health Engineers: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/1625/description

Public Health Promoters: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/1626/description

Logistics Managers: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/1627/description

Communications Specialists: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/1642/description

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 30 Oct 2014

UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND

TERMS OF REFERENCE

DUTY STATION: Dakar, Senegal

LEVEL: P3

DURATION: 7 months (extension possible, dependent on funding and performance)

TITLE: Humanitarian Performance Monitoring Specialist

START DATE: As soon as possibleTemporary Assignment

Entitlements: according to UNICEF Rules and Regulations PURPOSE OF POST:

Although Senegal is not considered as an emergency country, over the past 2 years it had to face significant humanitarian situations due to diverse emergencies. The 2010/2012 Sahelian nutritional crisis has hit Senegal significantly with increased Malnutrition in the Northeastern parts of the country. The results of the 2010 DHS results have shown that stunting rate among children under-five has increased from 16% to 27% while wasting prevalence has risen from 7% to 10% since 2005. In 2012, data from a SMART survey have revealed that wasting prevalence among children under-five was still high – at 9% - while 17% of them were stunted. Studies have also highlighted a deterioration of household food security over the last few years thus impacting on resilience capacity of households.

In addition to the above, the country is susceptible to humanitarian crises due to droughts, floods, diseases outbreaks. In an environment susceptible to disasters, it is imperative to maintain a preparedness capacity and ensure optimal monitoring of humanitarian response performance.

The Humanitarian Performance Monitoring Specialist will support the Senegal Country Office in monitoring its performance in emergency responses implementation; keep management informed on performance of the nutrition crisis response and other relevant emergency response efforts through regular Sitreps preparation, identification of programmatic and funding gaps and bottlenecks. It will also support resource mobilization efforts for humanitarian responses through regular interactions with the UN Humanitarian Team, the UNICEF WCARO Emergency team; and facilitate reporting to RO, HQ and donors by providing relevant data on emergency programme implementation progress and performance. REPORTS TO: Deputy Representative

NUMBER/LEVEL OF POSTS SUPERVISED: None Main Duties/Responsibilities:

Planning & Overview of M&E

· Support CO in developing and using a corresponding, well-prioritized, and realistic plan for needs assessment, monitoring and evaluation activities, that will serve to strengthen the management of the national humanitarian response, including tracking and assessing Unicef’s distinct contribution.

· Where Unicef serves as the lead agency (equivalent of cluster lead role), support Unicef’s overall strategy ensuring that needs assessment/PM/IM systems support and feed into national systems as possible.

· As necessary engage with HCT/OCHA in ensuring inter-agency reporting/info request are streamlines and not duplicative of Unicef systems.

Performance Monitoring

· Establish adapted systems for high frequency estimates of programme coverage in relation to the Response Plan targets (e.g. monthly/quarterly depending on context)

· Ensure the existence of systems for regular partner’s reporting against a limited set of key performance indicators (output).

· Support Unicef-led clusters in negotiating key performance indicators and systems for monitoring and reporting.

· Establish and maintain a focused and higher frequency/coverage approach to field monitoring across Unicef-supported programming to ensure the availability of adequate data on quality of programming (use of supplies, implementation bottlenecks, equity of access, do no harm, engagement with local capacities.

· Where Unicef is the leader in coordination, establish and maintain regular assessment of Unicef CLA performance in cluster coordination.

Information Management

Support information dissemination and management as needed and especially where common cross-cluster systems are operational.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education: University degree in relevant subject

Experience :

• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience with either UN or NGOs
• Specific experience in coordination within humanitarian response

Competencies : UNICEF competencies Framework

Core Values :

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies :

• Communication (III)
• Working with people (II)
• Drive for results (II)

Functional Competencies :

Relating and Networking (II)

Applying Technical Expertise (II)

Formulating Strategies and Concepts (II)

Persuading and Influencing (II)

Language :Fluency in English and French, written and spoken

General Knowledge and Computer Skills:

· Fundamentals for working in various media formats – print, audio, video, web etc.

· Computer systems/applications and network, including internet navigation, office applications, and specifically, interactive digital media.

· Knowledge of United Nations or other international organizations;

· Global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women.

· UNICEF communication goals, policies, guidelines and strategies.

· UNICEF policies and strategy to address national and international issues.

· UNICEF emergency communication policies, goals, strategies.

· Gender equality and diversity awareness

How to apply:

Applications must be sent to dakarerecruitment@unicef.org

• A cover letter
• A curriculum Vitae
• A P11 form completed and signed (P11 Form will be uploaded from www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_currentvacancies.htm)
• Internal candidates should provide their two last Performance Evaluation Reports.

Applications must be sent to: dakarerecruitment@unicef.org

Closing date: 30.10.2014

Organization: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

BACKGROUND

The creation of the African Union in 2012 has allowed it to play a larger and evolving role in resolving African problems and crises. Over the last twelve years, the AU has assumed roles and responsibilities much wider in scope and complex in nature, including leading efforts to mediate and settle crises in many countries (Sudan, Somalia, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Central African Republic, south Sudan, DRC, Mali, etc.).

The AU has become the principal strategic entry point for the UN and other international organizations in Africa. To date, more than 47 non-African states, and regional and international organizations are accredited to the AU, including DPKA, DPA, WFP, UNAIDS, UNEP, HCR, OHCHR, ICRC, etc. many international humanitarian organizations have established their representations in Addis Ababa.

As Africa hosts the majority of the current humanitarian crises, and constitutes approximately 70% of OCHA’s global presence, the establishment of OCHA-AU liaison office buttresses cooperation with the AU that is critical in building effective mechanisms and capacity to address the prevailing humanitarian challenges. The Liaison office is therefore central in facilitating the AU interaction with the relevant OCHA Regional Offices and Headquarter Divisions and Branches at the same time working to increase the impact of OCHA collaboration with the AU within the larger United Nations African Union Cooperation Framework for the Ten Year Capacity Building Programme (TYCBP) for the African Union.

ORG .SETTING AND REPORTING

This position is located in the OCHA Liaison Office of the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Addis Ababa. The Humanitarian Affairs and Liaison Officer will report to the Head of Office. She/he will lead a small OCHA Unit hosted seconded to the African Union.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within delegated authority, under the direct supervision of the Head of Office (HoO) and in coordination with the relevant OCHA HQ, Field and Regional Offices in Africa, the Humanitarian and Liaison Affairs Officer is responsible for the Humanitarian Affairs and Liaison Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Provide professional support to the HoO in performing his/her liaison role with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) including drawing the Head of Office's attention to issues of concern to OCHA in general and to the Liaison office in particular
2. Under the guidance of the Head of Office, work to strengthen of partnerships with AU, NGO Partners other UN agencies and Red Cross and Government partners. In this regard, incumbent will help identifying and proposing areas of collaboration with these organizations/partners
3. Assist in promoting strengthened coordination including dialogue and outreach on humanitarian issues with the above stakeholders. In this regard the incumbent, will undertake planning and organization of events or meetings with the relevant departments Sections of the AUC, ECA, UN Agencies, NGO liaison Offices and other partners, including ICRC, diplomatic missions, media, etc.
4. Facilitate planning and implementing of official missions including visits by HQ or regional missions in connection with the areas of responsibility of the Liaison Office. The incumbent will participate in missions as appropriate and ensures requisite collaboration with the AU and the ECA.
5. Draft or contribute to the preparation of various information products including written reports, documents and communications. e.g. background papers, briefings, position papers, talking points, presentations correspondence, etc.
6. Function as the primary focal point and provide secretariat support as OCHA'S contribution to the relevant coordination mechanisms of the AUC and the ECA.
7. Support the Head of the Office in the preparation of reports including- the monthly note the Emergency, Relief Coordinator and upon request and on behalf of Head of Office, maintains direct links with counterparts in relevant regional field e offices and HQ departments and section:
8. Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the HoO.

COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of a range of humanitarian assistance, emergency-relief and related human rights issues, including approaches and techniques to address difficult problems. Analytical capacity and in particular the ability to analyse 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 evaluation and integration of information from a variety of sources and determine humanitarian trends. 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 matters; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing g 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; take 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 in having two-way communication. Tailors language tone style and format to match audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise’s willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda support and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishment and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments. Adjusts priorities as required. Allocate 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 of efficiently.

CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients" and seeks to see things, from clients' 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 clients' environment to keen informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian affairs, Emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, preferably in a regional context or another related area is required. Sound knowledge of OCHA’s mandate and of Humanitarian coordination tools, process and services is desirable. Demonstrated experience in supporting humanitarian coordination and response in crisis situations resulting from complex political developments or natural disasters in Africa is desirable. Strong understanding, knowledge and/or experience regarding the role and mandates of the African Union including the process governing their relationship with the United Nations and other regional and sub-regional entities particularly in Africa is an advantage. Strong analytical capacity including the ability to quickly analyse and clearly articulate the humanitarian dimension of issues which require Joint/coordinated response from the UN and regional/ sub regional organizations is desirable.

Education:Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent / in International Relations/Studies, Political Science or related field. A combination of relevant academic background at least a first level university decree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and extensive relevant professional experience in a related area may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.

Languages:English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

How to apply:

The position is intended to fill functions of short-term duration This temporary position is for an initial period of four (4) month with possible extension. All posts are subject to availability of funds.

Please state your full name and the temporary job opening notice number OCHA/G/132/2014 as the subject in your e-mail application and send one email application for every temporary job opening announcement. Documents should be saved as pdf file, with the title formatted as follows: FAMILY NAMEgiven name Doc-t type.pdf. For example: GREY_Joe _PHP.pdf.

All applicants are requested to submit a completed personal history profile (PHP) to Mr. Bisanukuli Huliro Alexis bisanukuli@un.org with a copy to ochavacancies@un.org .Please indicate the temporary job opening number OCHA/G/132/2014 in the Subject of your e-mail.

Note that applications to United Nations Secretariat positions can be generated in the new Inspira recruitment system. We encourage you to create an electronic personal history profile and to apply to these and other positions for which you are interested and qualified at http://inspira.un.org

Note that applicants’ eligibility cannot be fully assessed if the personal history profile is not properly completed. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Potential candidates under serious consideration will be contacted by hiring manager directly. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her; in this context, all staff members are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures."The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees). Also, the United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts."

Organization: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 10 Sep 2014

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Dakar, Senegal. The Humanitarian Affairs Officer reports to the Head of the Preparedness and Response Unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management or emergency situations in assigned area.

• Organizes follow-up work, including interagency technical review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues.

• Drafts and prepares regular situation papers/reports highlighting relevant operational factors affecting the humanitarian situation and response efforts.

• Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc.

• Assists in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Office’s humanitarian work plan, usually expressed in the Common Humanitarian Action Plan (CHAP) and Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP).

• Ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms; provides information and advice on a range of related issues.

• Reviews and provides advice on policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.

• Partners with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate humanitarian and emergency assistance programmes and help ensure that latest findings, lessons learned, policy guidelines, etc. are incorporated into these activities, including gender-related considerations.

• Provide substantial support to sector / cluster working groups as required and facilitate exchange on cross cutting issues.

• Establishes and maintains contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc.

• Support advocacy initiatives on issues impacting humanitarian needs and response efforts through the collection of information, liaison with humanitarian partners, government officials, the media, etc.

• Manages the production of appeals for international assistance; ensures the proper use and spending of donor contributions channeled through OCHA.

• Undertakes and provides support to technical assistance and other field missions, e.g. participates in field trips to undertake in-depth reviews of specific country work mechanisms.

• Organizes and participates in working groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters. • Performs other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES

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.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

PLANNING& 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area is required. Three years (3) of relevant experience at the international level is required, Humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is required. Experience in the UN Common System is desirable. Experience in the region is desirable.

Education:Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Languages:French and English are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

How to apply:

The position is intended to fill functions of short-term duration This temporary position is for an initial period of six (6) months with a possibility of extension. All posts are subject to availability of funds.

Please state your full name and the temporary job opening notice number OCHA/G/118/2014 as the subject in your e-mail application and send one email application for every temporary job opening announcement. Documents should be saved as pdf file, with the title formatted as follows: FAMILY NAMEgiven name Doc-t type.pdf. For example: GREY_Joe _PHP.pdf.

All applicants are requested to submit a completed personal history profile (PHP) to Myrtia Murgia murgia@un.org and ochacrdstaffing@un.org with a copy to ochavacancies@un.org .Please indicate the temporary job opening number OCHA/G/118/2014 in the Subject of your e-mail.

Note that applications to United Nations Secretariat positions can be generated in the new Inspira recruitment system. We encourage you to create an electronic personal history profile and to apply to these and other positions for which you are interested and qualified at http://inspira.un.org

Note that applicants’ eligibility cannot be fully assessed if the personal history profile is not properly completed. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Potential candidates under serious consideration will be contacted by hiring manager directly. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her; in this context, all staff members are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.

"The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees). Also, the United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts."

Organization: COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 15 Sep 2014

Nigeria is the country with the largest GDP of the whole African continent and it is currently living strong internal crisis due to several factors. In the coastal area, tensions are still ongoing, sometimes in a very violent way, and are related to environmental associations and to the kidnapping of several technicians who were working for oil extraction. In the south and in the centre of the country tensions are very strong too, and really violent, especially between farmers and breeders. But the two main issues that are really concerning the humanitarian community are the persistence of malnutrition and food insecurity in the Sahel area in the north of the country and the considerable increase in the fresh wave of attacks of the terrorist movement, the Islamic fundamentalist Boko Aram. In all the states of the North and Centre, but especially in the three states of the North East (Yobe, Borno and Adamawa) where the state of emergency has been declared, there are ongoing attacks in schools, churches, shopping centers, markets and any crowded place. The IDPs are fleeing from the most insecure areas and they are about 700.000, while there are several thousand of refugees in the neighboring countries (Cameroon, Niger and Chad).

Coopi is currently organizing an assessment mission to evaluate a rapid response to the severe nutritional and food security crisis and humanitarian assistance to the IDPs in the areas currently in a state of emergency.

Descrizione e requisiti

To carry out its activities, Coopi is looking for:

— A Project Manager/ Head of Mission

— An Administrator

— A Logistician

— A Food Security Expert

— A Nutritionist

All these profiles should have the following requirements:

• Advanced degree in International Education, International Development, Health and Nutrition, Logistics, Agriculture and Food Security or a related field or equivalent work
• Previous minimum 3-year experience in a similar position, with a track record of success and results achieved;
• Previous experience with an international humanitarian NGO is an advantage;
• Desirable experience of working on ECHO projects;
• Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills;
• Strong supervisory abilities, and demonstrated capacity of teamwork and of coordination with the relevant actors;
• Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills;
• Ability to organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Computer literacy, with high proficiency in the use of standard office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Valid driving license.

Starting date: As soon as possible

How to apply:

http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/1010/

Organization: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Chad
Closing date: 02 Sep 2014

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This position is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Chad. The Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be based in the Abeche sub-office and will report to the Deputy Head of Office for OCHA Chad.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management or emergency situations in assigned area.

• Organizes follow-up work, including interagency technical review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues.

• Drafts and prepares regular situation papers/reports highlighting relevant operational factors affecting the humanitarian situation and response efforts.

• Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents, information products and communications in collaboration with Information Management and Public Information Units, e.g. background papers, meeting reports, parliamentary documents, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc.

• Ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms; provides information and advice on a range of related issues include IWR.

• Reviews and provides advice on policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.

• Partners with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate humanitarian and emergency assistance and help ensure that latest findings, lessons learned, policy guidelines, etc. are incorporated into these activities, including gender-related considerations.

• Provide substantial support to sub sector / clusters and working groups as required and facilitate exchange on cross cutting issues.

• 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.

• Establishes and maintains contacts and support advocacy initiatives on issues impacting humanitarian needs with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, other humanitarian partners, media, etc.

• Undertakes and provides support to technical assistance and other field missions, e.g. participates in field trips to undertake in-depth reviews of specific country work mechanisms.

• Organizes and participates in working groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters.

• Provides guidance to and supervise national officer and junior staff.

• Oversee the daily management of the sub-office including logistics • Performs other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of a range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related 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 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 National Officer 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.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ 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 clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area, is required. Three years (3) of relevant experience at the international level is required. Humanitarian experience in the field in emergency situations, complex emergency or natural disaster is required. Experience in the UN Common System is desirable.

Education:Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Languages:English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

How to apply:

The position is intended to fill functions of short-term duration This temporary position is until 31 December 2014 with a possibility of extension. All posts are subject to availability of funds.

Please state your full name and the temporary job opening notice number OCHA/G/109/2014 as the subject in your e-mail application and send one email application for every temporary job opening announcement. Documents should be saved as pdf file, with the title formatted as follows: FAMILY NAMEgiven name Doc-t type.pdf. For example: GREY_Joe _PHP.pdf.

All applicants are requested to submit a completed personal history profile (PHP) to Adrien Duthuit duthuit@un.org and CRD ochacrdstaffing@un.org with a copy to ochavacancies@un.org. Please indicate the temporary job opening number OCHA/G/109/2014 in the Subject of your e-mail.

Note that applications to United Nations Secretariat positions can be generated in the new Inspira recruitment system. We encourage you to create an electronic personal history profile and to apply to these and other positions for which you are interested and qualified at http://inspira.un.org

Note that applicants’ eligibility cannot be fully assessed if the personal history profile is not properly completed. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Potential candidates under serious consideration will be contacted by hiring manager directly. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her; in this context, all staff members are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.

"The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees). Also, the United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts."

Organization: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Chad
Closing date: 02 Sep 2014

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in N’Djamena, Chad. The Humanitarian Affairs Officer reports to the Deputy Head of Office/Head of Inter-Agency Coordination Unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within delegated authority, the Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• In consultation with a senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer, assists in the design and preparation of studies on humanitarian, disaster, emergency relief and related issues and in various follow-up activities.

• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources on assigned topics/issues.

• Contributes to the preparation of various written documents, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents etc.

• Develops and maintains reference/resource information on specific topics or policy-related issues; responds to various inquiries and information requests internally and externally.

• Assists in the production of appeals for international assistance; ensures the proper use and spending of donor contributions channeled through OCHA.

• Assists in the organization of meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. with other agencies and partners to facilitate exchanges of professional expertise and views on specific humanitarian-related subjects/issues; serves as reporter to such events.

• Maintains awareness of current humanitarian affairs and related issues, to include relevant political, policy, gender considerations or other developments in specific subject area, country or region concerned.

• Participates in technical assistance, disaster assessment or other missions.

• Participates in project/programme formulation and mobilization of relevant resources.

• Performs other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian, emergency relief assistance and related humanitarian issues. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data collection. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, work under pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery). 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.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ 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 clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or related area is required. Humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is required. Experience in the Chad is desirable.

Education:An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the Young Professionals Programme Examination/United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).

Languages:English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

How to apply:

The position is intended to fill functions of short-term duration This temporary position is until 31 December 2014 with a possibility of extension. All posts are subject to availability of funds.

Please state your full name and the temporary job opening notice number OCHA/G/108/2014 as the subject in your e-mail application and send one email application for every temporary job opening announcement. Documents should be saved as pdf file, with the title formatted as follows: FAMILY NAMEgiven name Doc-t type.pdf. For example: GREY_Joe _PHP.pdf.

All applicants are requested to submit a completed personal history profile (PHP) to Adrien Duthuit duthuit@un.org and CRD ochacrdstaffing@un.org with a copy to ochavacancies@un.org. Please indicate the temporary job opening number OCHA/G/108/2014 in the Subject of your e-mail.

Note that applications to United Nations Secretariat positions can be generated in the new Inspira recruitment system. We encourage you to create an electronic personal history profile and to apply to these and other positions for which you are interested and qualified at http://inspira.un.org

Note that applicants’ eligibility cannot be fully assessed if the personal history profile is not properly completed. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Potential candidates under serious consideration will be contacted by hiring manager directly. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her; in this context, all staff members are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.

"The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees). Also, the United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts."