UNOCHA Humanitarian Affairs Officer Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

UNOCHA Humanitarian Affairs Officer Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. UNOCHA Nigeria programme looking for “Humanitarian Affairs Officer”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 11 May 2022.

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UNOCHA Humanitarian Affairs Officer Jobs 2022

The UNOCHA has published a job vacancy announcement on 13 April 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Humanitarian Affairs Officer to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Recruiter Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
Position Humanitarian Affairs Officer
Location Abuja, Nigeria
Country Nigeria
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University degree
Experience Required Minimum of seven (7) years
Application Deadline 11 May 2022

UNOCHA Job Vacancy 2022

Job Purpose: This position-specific job opening is being advertised for the position of Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Pooled Fund Manager and is based in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Under overall supervisor of the Head of Office, OCHA Nigeria, the incumbent reports to the Deputy Head of Office and will manage the Humanitarian Financing Unit.

Responsibilities:

  • Under the supervision of the HoO, advise the HC on the management of the Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF);
  • Manage and oversee fund allocation processes ensuring necessary coordination with relevant counterparts in line with the Terms of Reference and/or allocation guidelines (i.e. Review and/or Advisory Boards, cluster or sector leads; humanitarian organizations; and OCHA);
  • Manage the overall administration of the Fund and liaise as necessary with relevant OCHA HQ sections;
  • Supervise the fund management team;
  • Monitor the implementation of Fund strategies as endorsed by the HC, in consultation with OCHA HoO, promoting coherence between humanitarian needs and response;
  • Lead in policy development, including the review and analysis of humanitarian issues at the country level, ensuring proper coordination with FCS;
  • Advise the HC and the HoO on risk management and risk mitigation;
  • Ensure implementation and compliance with policies and standard guidelines in accordance with HC decisions and HQ guidance;
  • Oversee recipient organizations’ compliance with financial rules applicable to the Fund;
  • Ensure proper communication and support during the allocation process to all stakeholders;
  • Support recipient organizations throughout project life-cycle promoting compliance with applicable rules;
  • Liaise with contributing donors in and outside the country as necessary; Ensure coordination and information exchange with other donors aiming to promote coordinated and complementary use of funds (including CERF when appropriate);

Qualification:

  • An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

  • A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, project management, budget management, or related area is required.
  • Humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a mission or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is required.
  • Direct project management or project supervision experience is required.
  • Previous work experience in areas of project management, monitoring and evaluation, and administration is required.
  • Experience in the design of policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian assistance is desirable.
  • Experience in a humanitarian context within the UN Common System or other comparable international organization is desirable.

Other Details

  • Contract Type: Full Time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Languages: French and English are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply UNOCHA Humanitarian Affairs Officer Jobs 2022

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The Closing Date: 11 May 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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