Organization Mission

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
Established in 1991, under General Assembly resolution 16/182, UNOCHA coordinates humanitarian action to ensure crisis-affected people receive the assistance and protection they need. It works to overcome obstacles that impede humanitarian assistance from reaching people affected by crises, and it provides leadership in mobilizing assistance and resources on behalf of the humanitarian system. OCHA”s mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies.

OCHA Mozambique Country Office was established in January 2022 and, since then, it has been playing a pivotal role in galvanizing, coordinating, and supporting the overall humanitarian action in Mozambique.
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Context

This UNV assignment is in the Coordination and Response Planning (CRP) Unit, within OCHA’s Mozambique Country Office, based in Maputo, Mozambique.

The UN Volunteer will support the CRP Unit by contributing to high-quality and timely humanitarian reporting, strategic humanitarian financing initiatives, anticipatory action, and disaster preparedness efforts. The role will involve close collaboration with the OCHA Office in Cabo Delgado, the OCHA Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa (ROSEA), other UN agencies, I/NNGOs, and donors.

The key tasks of the CRP Unit are:
• Management of work related to Humanitarian Financing (CERF, ESA RHF, etc.)
• Secretariat of the national Humanitarian Country Team (HCT/HCT Plus)
• Establishment/strengthening of Anticipatory Action frameworks
• Engagement with local actors (Government and NNGOs) at the national level
• Engagement with donors and humanitarian partners at the national level
• Engagement with the OCHA’s regional office in Nairobi (ROSEA) and with HQ in Geneva and New York

Unit’s goals include:
• Humanitarian funds are mobilized and allocated in a timely and efficient manner
• Strategic coordination meetings at the national level are regularly held
• Existing Anticipatory Action Frameworks are strengthened and new ones developed
• Local capacity (government and NNGOs) on humanitarian preparedness and response is strengthened
• Regional and HQ offices are updated and supported as needed

Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Support overall humanitarian coordination efforts with UN agencies, NGOs, and government partners at the national level.
• Support the implementation of humanitarian financing mechanisms, including CERF and the Mozambique envelope of the Eastern and Southern Africa Humanitarian Fund (ESA HF).
• Contribute to the drafting of various written outputs, including donor reports, allocation strategies, humanitarian updates, talking points, annotated agendas, power points presentations, etc.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of disaster preparedness activities, including the development of the annual multi-hazard emergency preparedness and response plan.
• Support with the strengthening of existing Anticipatory Action frameworks and the
development of new ones.
• Support the organization of meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
• Maintain updated key resources and respond to information requests from partners and colleagues.
• Perform other related tasks as needed

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong drafting, analytical, communication, and advocacy skills are required
• Experience working in the context of natural disaster or complex emergencies is required
• Knowledge of humanitarian financing, and donor relations is desirable
• Knowledge of anticipatory action, disasters readiness and response is desirable
• Work experience in the field is desirable
• Experience in the Southern and Eastern Africa region is desirable
• Experience in the UN or a comparable international organization is desirable
• Familiarity with OCHA’s mandate and products is desirable

Core Competencies

☒ Client Orientation
☒ Commitment and Motivation
☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning
☒ Communication
☒ Planning and Organizing
☒ Respect for Diversity
☒ Self-Management
☒ Technological Awareness
☒ Working in Teams

Living Conditions

Mozambique has a total population of about 29 million people and is located on the southeast coast of Africa. To the East, is the Indian Ocean, Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia is to the north, to the west is Zimbabwe and South Africa and to the South, Swaziland and South Africa. The total area of Mozambique is 799 380 Km square from North to South. It is tropically hot and humid. The hottest and wettest months in Maputo are December to February, when the average daily minimum temperatures are around 22°c and the average daily highs of 30°c. The rainy season is between October and April. Winters (June to August) are mild with the average daily temperature ranging from 13°c to 24°c. Basic health facilities and food are available everywhere. The security situation is reliable, but some precautions are needed at the same time. Communication and transport services are available at various costs. Regarding accommodation and food, houses and apartments can be rented from US$ 600 to US$ 1,000 per month and meals at the restaurant cost between US$ 10 and US$ 30. Food, household commodities and clothing can be found in shops and local markets at reasonable prices. The metical is the local currency and exchange rate stands at USD 1 equivalent to about 63 meticais (MZM) as per July 2024. Commercial banks are operational in the country and credit/debit cards are accepted in hotels. Maputo is categorized as a family duty station offering a variety of different accommodation options. It has a vibrant international community whilst also providing excellent opportunities to work in a national, Mozambican context.