Within delegated authority, the Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: ? Assists in the design and preparation of studies on humanitarian, disaster, emergency relief and related issues and in various follow-up activities. ? Supports the efforts of coordination and liaison with the objective of ensuring adequate operational support is provided to the host country, also attend coordination meetings to ensure that the office is adequately informed on key/critical issues associated to the office mandate. ? Assists in the negotiation with the UAE authorities in increasing their humanitarian support/Aid to other humanitarian crisis and emergencies. ? Assists in maintaining regular contact with relevant counterparts in the UAE and when requested represent the Head of Office in all events requires OCHA presence. ? Assists in formulating the Office mandate and activities relevant to support the implementation as well new areas of focus and any contingencies that need to be taken into account. ? 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.

Requirements:

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 (2) 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).

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP)/United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P) is required. Working experience in external relations through developing and nurturing relationships and partnerships with Member States and partners in the last four (4) years 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 desirable. Relevant humanitarian experience in the UN Common System and/or comparable international organization is desirable. Relevant experience in the Middle East region is desirable.

Languages

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