UNICEF recruits 01 Humanitarian Affairs Specialist
Humanitarian Affairs Specialist, (P-3), Temporary appointment, Yaounde, Cameroon #109666, Not for Cameroonian nationals
Job Number: 520352 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Cameroon
Work Type : Temporary Appointment
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, [insert tagline]
Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief of Field Operations and Emergencies, responsible for the monitoring and evaluation, and information management of emergency programs in Cameroon. Supports the planning, implementation and coordination of the emergency response.
How can you make a difference?
1. Information Management
Develop and manage humanitarian database systems, in conjunction with the program sections
Support the development and implementation of innovative approaches for humanitarian performance monitoring
Collect and consolidate humanitarian data in order to produce infographics and maps of UNICEF’s humanitarian response
2. Monitoring and Evaluation
In conjunction with program sections, develop rapid needs assessment tools,
Support needs assessments at the field level, and follow-up on related action points
Support the monitoring of program results at field level, through either 3rd party monitoring or the launch of new platforms, such as RapidPro.
Develop a comprehensive humanitarian result framework based on UNICEF HAC objectives and priority performance indicators
Work with program sections on workflow for humanitarian performance monitoring
Support the harmonization of IM and HPM tools and build capacity of IM/HPM staff at the field level.
Collect and analyse data on key humanitarian performance indicators, supporting the provision of quality programs
Support the development of humanitarian donor/program reports and sitreps
Setup up a central and accessible repository of relevant humanitarian documents, and consolidated programme datasets.
3. Performs other duties as required by the coordinator
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Advanced university degree in International relations, international development or other relevant subject, or university degree with relevant equivalent background in humanitarian programming/coordination.
*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in planning or coordinating humanitarian/emergencies with NGOs and/or the UN. Experience with program performance monitoring in humanitarian contexts.
Analytical ability, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
Capacity to work in stressful environments.
Fluency in English (verbal and written). Good spoken and written skills in French required.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The competencies required for this post are….
View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Closing Date Mon Mar 18 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)