Associé(e) à la Logistique pour le compte de UNOCHA - Bangui

Education :

Diplôme de fin d’études secondaires. Certification en Administration désirable, ou

Un diplôme universitaire en Gestion ou Administration Publique.

Expérience :

Un minimum de six (06) ans d’expérience professionnelle dans le domaine de l’Administration ou service d’appui au Programme, sur le plan national ou international, est requis pour les candidats titulaires de diplômes d’études secondaires (Baccalauréat) ;

Un minimum de quatre (04) ans d’expérience professionnelle pertinente dans le domaine de l’Administration ou service d’appui au Programme, sur le plan national ou international, est requis pour tous les candidats titulaires d’un diplôme universitaire en gestion, administration publique.

Expérience dans l’utilisation de l’outil informatique et du paquet MS Office (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Expérience dans la gestion des systèmes de gestion informatisés.

Langues :

Maitrise de la langue française et connaissance de base de la langue anglaise.

COMPOSITION DU DOSSIER

 Les dossiers de candidature doivent comporter les pièces suivantes :

- Lettre de motivation adressée au Chef de Bureau de OCHA RCA

- Le formulaire standard des Nations Unies (PHP ou P11) pour les candidats des Nations Unies

- Une copie légalisée d’acte de naissance

- Des copies des diplômes et des attestations/certificats de travail.

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UNOCHA - National Humanitarian Affairs Officer - NOA (Turkish Nationals Only) - Gaziantep

Functional Competencies:             

Results-Based Response Development and Management

Level 1.2: Contributes into results through primary research and analysis

Assesses performance of the humanitarian response to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into response mechanisms

Monitor and evaluate humanitarian response in order to bridge the gaps in coordination and information management

Building Strategic Partnerships

Level 1.2:  Maintaining a network of contacts

Maintains an established network of contacts and build effective partnerships with wider humanitarian counterparts, for well coordinated humanitarian response and sound information management

Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Level 1.2: Fundamental knowledge of own discipline

Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position

Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks

Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning

Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Client Orientation

Level 1.2: Establishing effective client relationships

Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion

Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity  

Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment

Self-development, initiative-taking

Acting as a team player and facilitating team work

Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively

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Information and Communication Technology Assistant ( for Yemeni Nationals only) - UNOCHA - Sana'a

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to OCHA’s mission, vision and values;Displays integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity.

Functional Competencies:

Professionalism

Ability to perform a broad range of program coordination activities aimed at effective and efficient functioning of coordination mechanisms and information management;Solid problem solving and analytical skills;Ability to work with minimum supervision in a multi-cultural environment;Ability to work with accuracy under time constrains and pressure in a stressful environment;Ability to perform tactfully, confidentiality, takes initiative and proves good judgment.

Communication

Excellent oral and written  communication skills, ability to write clearly and concisely in English;Positive and constructive attitude with ability to communicate with all individuals regardless of gender, national and cultural background.

Teamwork

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment and respects diversity;Works collaboratively with colleagues and shares knowledge to achieve organizational objectives.

Planning and Organizing 

Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjust priorities as required;Ability to plan own work and use time efficiently, manage conflicting priorities and work under pressure of tight and conflicting deadlines.

Leadership and Self-Management

Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexity.

Operational Skills

Excellent liaison, interpersonal and general communications skills;Coordination and Information management skills;Training and or capacity building skills;Presentation skills.

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UNOCHA- Admin /Executive Associate - (UN COMMON SYSTEM and Turkish Nationals Only) - Gaziantep

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the Admin unit and Head of office.  Accurate analysis and presentation of information strengthens the capacity of the Admin unit and Head of Office and promotes the image of UN/UNOCHA as an effective contributor to the development of the country. Incumbent’s own initiative is decisive in results of work and timely finalization.

Functional Competencies:             

• Planning & Organizing – Ability to coordinate the work of others, work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.

• Client orientation – Ability to identify client’s needs and match them to appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain effective and productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; capacity to keep clients informed of [progress or setbacks in ongoing projects. Ability to monitor ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’’ environment to keep informed and anticipate potential problems.

• Teamwork – Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

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EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE - UNOCHA

EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE - UNOCHA
Location :	Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline :	18-Sep-14
Type of Contract :	TA Local
Post Level :	GS-7
Languages Required :	English
Duration of Initial Contract :	4 Months
Expected Duration of Assignment :	4 Months (with possible extension)
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Background

The situation in Somalia remains fragile with continued political instability, climatic variability, and lack of basic social services. OCHA’s role is to coordinate effective and principled inter-agency humanitarian response and ensure that relief assistance reaches the people who need it in a timely manner. In line with OCHA’s global mission, OCHA Somalia continues to: Advocate for access to basic services, especially water, sanitation, education and health for vulnerable communities, including the collection, analysis and dissemination of information to humanitarian partners, and negotiation of access; Support the government efforts and humanitarian organizations in relocation of internally displaced and return; Coordinate the implementation of humanitarian response in Somalia with UN agencies and programmes, national and international NGOs and local authorities/communities as appropriate, with focus on strengthening the cluster approach; Enhance a protective environment that respects the human rights of all, including IDPs, returnees and minority clans. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Office, a.i, the Executive Associate will ensure effective and efficient functioning of the Front Office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow, follow up on deadlines and commitments made. The Executive Associate works in close collaboration with OCHA staff, UN Agencies, national authorities, OCHA HQ staff, to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas, prepare draft letters on behalf of the Head of Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions: Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the OCHA Front Office; Ensures provision of effective communication support to the office unit; Ensures administrative support to the office; Provides support to effective advocacy of OCHA activities; Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing. Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the Front Office focusing on achievement of the following results: Coordinate and maintain the supervisor’s calendar of meetings, organize meetings, contacts with high-ranking visitors, arrangement of appointments and meetings, draft replies to invitations and meetings; researches briefing materials, acting as an interpreter when required and/or taking minutes; Preparation of high quality briefing materials for supervisor appointments, meetings, missions; Maintenance of rosters of high-level partners, telephone lists; Preparation of correspondence, directives, comments on his signature and making follow up when required; Use of automated office management systems for effective functioning of the front office. Ensures provision of effective communication support to the office on achievement of the following results: Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials. Use of automated filing system; Facilitation of information sharing between UNCT and OCHA; Review and screening incoming correspondence for the Head of Office attention and prioritize documents according to action required; review and edit outgoing correspondence for the Head of Office signature; ensure quality control, substance, sensitivity of issues, and that they are prepared according to OCHA standards; Presentation of proposals to eliminate communication bottlenecks in the office and streamline office procedures between the supervisor’s office and subordinate division. Ensures administrative support to the office: Assist in managing day to day operations of the front office; convey to staff directives and information from the Head of Office; Participate in and drafts minutes of meeting and ensure proper dissemination; Make arrangements for official travel of the Head of Office, communicate with meeting organizers/country offices on logistics; set itinerary, follow, obtain clearances, visas, tickets necessary for travel; Preparation and dissemination of briefing packs upon request; Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management; Any other assignments at the request of the other staff. Provides support to effective advocacy of OCHA activities in close consultation with the Desk Office in Headquarter and the information unit in Nairobi system focusing on the achievement of the following results: Maintenance of information of Head of Office system activities; Preparation of public information materials as required; Preparation and dissemination of briefing packs. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results: Synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt on coordination; Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice; Organization of trainings to OCHA staff on coordination issues.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:     Building Strategic Partnerships Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives.  Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things; Documents innovative strategies and new approaches. Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise: Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position; Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks; Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning; Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments; Conversant with UN system operations; Excellent communication skills; Ability to build networks and partnerships and capacity to work in a team set up; Balances meeting deadlines while maintaining highest professional standards and accuracy; Demonstrates critical ability and sound judgment in the pursuit of requests to full completion; Demonstrates the highest level of discretion and helpfulness in a manner that reflects positives on the office; Demonstrates understanding of the UN organizational structure and external partners for purposes of efficiently handling incoming queries and requests, and for collecting information and performing liaison functions.  Promoting Organizational Change and Development: Documents ‘best practices’ in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system; Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions.  Design and Implementation of Management Systems:  Uses information/databases/other management systems; Provides inputs to the development of simple system components. Client Orientation: Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion; Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines; Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients; Responds to client needs promptly.  Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management: Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems; Prepares timely inputs to reports; Maintains databases.  Core Competencies: Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity; Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment; Self-development, initiative-taking; Acting as a team player and facilitating team work; Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively; Creating synergies through self-control; Managing conflict; Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member; Informed and transparent decision making.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:                  Secondary Education with specialized certification in relevant field; University degree in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science or related fields would be desirable but is not a requirement.  Experience: 7 years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level; Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), experience in handling of web based management systems.    Language:       Fluency in English, both verbal and written is essential; Wworking knowledge of at least one other official UN language is an asset.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Re-advertisement - Humanitarian Affairs Officer - UNOCHA - (Open to Yemeni Nationals only) - Sana'a

Duration of Initial Contract :The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Yemen facilitates humanitarian action across the county. OCHA mobilizes and coordinates principled humanitarian response in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies, advocates the rights of people in need, supports emergency preparedness and response, and facilitates sustainable solutions for vulnerable people adversely affected by conflict and natural disaster. OCHA supports the work of the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), the Inter-Cluster Coordination Mechanism (ICCM) national authorities and other humanitarian partners including NGOs in Yemen. The operation of OCHA in Yemen consists of four offices located in Sanaa, the capital city, and three sub offices in Sa’adah and Haradh (northern Yemen) and Aden in the south where OCHA closely collaborates with local authorities. The central humanitarian planning area is coordinated from the office in Sanaa. This position is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Sana’a where s/he will be a member of the Coordination Unit. The national Humanitarian Affairs Officer reports to the Head of the Coordination Unit. Under the supervision of the Head of Coordination Unit, the National Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Monitor, analyze and report on humanitarian developments, in support to the clusters and coordination unit;Provide substantial assistance in the implementation of inclusive humanitarian coordination including liaison with relevant UN operational agencies, NGOs, and local authorities;Support implementation and monitoring of Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan;Partner with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate humanitarian and emergency assistance programmes, and help ensure that latest findings, lessons learned and policy guidelines, etc. are incorporated into these activities, including gender-related considerations;Support the collection of information to improve information products such as who does what where database and inter-agency reports; assist with meetings minute taking and data entry into relevant databases as appropriate;Liaise with humanitarian partners at national and sub-national level to triangulate humanitarian information and effectively identify and map humanitarian needs and response activities;Prepare or contribute to the preparation of various written reports including access monitoring reports, response monitoring and gap analysis;Review and provide advice on policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance;Organize and participate in work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters;Track information required for early warning of potential humanitarian emergencies;Promote appropriate preparedness measures in Yemen and facilitate inter-agency contingency planning;Prepare briefing materials and presentations providing up-to-date analysis on trends and developments on the humanitarian situation in the country or in specific governorates;Provide assistance for responding to emergencies, such as through drafting of situation reports supporting preparation of Flash Updates;Provide surge capacity to facilitate emergency response coordination in the country as required;As appropriate, help organize/participate in inter-agency assessment missions to build consensus on humanitarian needs and priorities;Support capacity building activities for national NGOs;Perform other duties as required.Professionalism:
Proven analytical skills: ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, and recommend appropriate solution;Ability to relate humanitarian issues and perspectives, including gender, political, economic, social and human rights developments in Yemen;Strong negotiation skills: ability to lead and gain assistance of others in a team endeavour, and to articulate coherent arguments to reach agreement;Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. armed conflict, civil strife, natural disasters, human suffering and long work hours when situation demands);Understanding of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian affairs and sound knowledge of the institutions and mandates of the UN system;Experience of working in international organizations is an advantage, including the field of humanitarian action and protection of civilians in armed conflict. Good drafting, and presentation and report writing skills are required.
Planning and organizing:
Proven ability to plan and organize, establish priorities, manage and monitor work plans, coordinate competing demands, and work to tight deadline. Communications:
Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively, including ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations, articulating options concisely, making and defending recommendations. Teamwork:
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in an international multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.Education:
Master’s Degree preferably in Political or Social Science, Law, International studies or other relevant science is required;A Bachelor degree in combination with 2 additional years of relevant and qualifying experience in the field of humanitarian affairs may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Experience: 2 years of relevant progressively professional responsible experience in humanitarian affairs,emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management or other related areas, preferably with a United Nations agency or an Non-Governmental Organization will be given a priority;Excellent command of Office suite applications (Word, Excel, , PowerPoint);Familiarity and good knowledge of social, political and economic conditions in the region;Proven abilities in data collection, compilation, analysis and reporting with ability to write in a clear and concise manner and effective oral communication;Proven skills in facilitating meetings and reporting.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required (Writing skills will be tested). Note:

This position may involve extensive traveling within Yemen.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Humanitarian Affairs Analyst (HAA), Galkayo - UNOCHA

This vacancy is advertised by UNDP
Duty Station: Galkayo, SOMALIA
Level: NO-B Contract type: - (More info about Levels and Contracts)

Closing date: 1970-01-01

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UNOCHA - Driver - Gaziantep

þ Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties

þ Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies

þ Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints

þ Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations

þ Ability to operate and maintain a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of service

þ Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities

þ Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair (for Drivers)

þ Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol (for Drivers)þ Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues (for Drivers)

þ Collects and compiles data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, records it in an accessible manner and maintains data bases

þ Thoroughly and methodically collects, verifies and records data demonstrating attention to detail and identifying and correcting errors on own initiative

þ Transmits file data; creates and generate queries, reports and documents utilizing databases, spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with speed and accuracy

þ Interprets data, draws conclusions and/or identifies patterns which support the work of others

þ Creates, edits and presents information (queries, reports, documents) in visually pleasing, clear and presentable formats such as tables, forms, presentations, briefing notes/books and reports using advanced word processing and presentation functions and basic database and spreadsheet software

þ Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard

Planning, organizing and multi-tasking

þ Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships

þ Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines

þ Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs

þ Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support

Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.

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