Within delegated authority, the Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: ? In consultation with Head of the Access and Civil Military Coordination Unit, 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. ? Liaises with Humanitarian Partners registered in the Humanitarian Notification System (HNS) and with the Evacuation and Humanitarian Operation Cell (EHOC) to resolve issues related to the Humanitarian Notification System and permits. ? Translates and drafts formal correspondence (note verbale, letter, memo, etc.) from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic as needed. ? Organizes and conducts information sessions on Medevac (medical evacuation) and HNS procedures for humanitarian partners. ? 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. Experience managing access information 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 Humanitarian Notification Systems is required. Experience in supporting medical evacuations and security evacuations in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is desirable. Experience in the Middle East and North Africa region is desirable.

Languages

French and English are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Arabic is required.