Under the direct supervision of the RCO Partnerships and Development Coordination Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

? Support overall humanitarian operational coordination from the RCO.
? Contribute to the preparation of various written documents, such as development of humanitarian financing proposals (e.g. CERF applications); response/contingency plans; needs assessment reports, appeals; and others, as needed.
? Assist in the design and preparation of updates on humanitarian situations, contribute to communication materials and others, as needed.
? Research, analyse and present information gathered from diverse sources on assigned topics or trends that may affect the humanitarian situation, related operations or UN programmes on the ground.
? Contribute and support to meetings, with preparation of presentations, remarks, agen-das, meeting minutes, etc.
? Assist in the organization of meetings, workshops, etc. with other agencies and part-ners to facilitate coordination of the UN humanitarian response.
? Participate in field missions, if needed.
? Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

or demonstrated interest in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency support.
? Experience in the field in emergency situations (natural disaster or others) would be a strong asset.
? Experience in a humanitarian context with the UN Common System or other comparable international organization is desirable.
? Demonstrated interest and/or professional work experience at the national and/or international level in development programme coordination or other relevant pro-grammes.
? Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
? Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
? Expertise in donor mapping, aid tracking, results-based management, and programme-based approaches will be an asset.
? Sound analytical and organizational skills.
? Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners.
? Ability to work with tight deadlines.
? Experience in the Southern Africa Region is an asset.