UNFPA Humanitarian Technical Specialist Jobs 2022 – South Africa NGO Jobs

UNFPA Humanitarian Technical Specialist Jobs 2022 – South Africa NGO Jobs. UNFPA South Africa looking for “Humanitarian Technical Specialist“. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 13th January 2022.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), formerly the United Nations Fund for Population Activities, is a UN agency aimed at improving reproductive and maternal health worldwide. Its work includes developing national healthcare strategies and protocols, increasing access to birth control, and leading campaigns against child marriage, gender-based violence, obstetric fistula, and female genital mutilation.

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UNFPA Humanitarian Technical Specialist Jobs 2022

The UNFPA has published a job vacancy announcement on 10th January 2022 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Humanitarian Technical Specialist to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Recruiter United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Position Humanitarian Technical Specialist
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
Country South Africa
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Bachelor’s Degree
Experience Required Minimum 07 years
Application Deadline 13th January 2022

UNFPA Job Vacancy 2022

The Position: East and Southern Africa is faced with a multiplicity of humanitarian hazards including conflict, climate change, social -economic down turns and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated vulnerabilities of people facing these hazards. The region has over 50 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and the region is home to 20 percent of the world’s displaced persons. The regional office is strengthening it’s humanitarian team to be able to provide timely and quality technical assistance to country offices and partners to prepared and respond to acute, cyclical and protracted crises.

Eligibility Criteria

Education:

  • Advanced university degree in Humanitarian Assistance, Public Health, Social Sciences, Demography, Gender and/or other related fields.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • At least 7 years of relevant experience preferably in humanitarian affairs, emergency relief management, public health or other related areas, prior experience in region an asset
  • Experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects, humanitarian programming and coordination.
  • Experience in the design, implementation and monitoring of UNFPA humanitarian mandate including the MISP, GBV in emergencies, Mental Health ad Psychosocial Support and the use of data in planning and responding to emergencies.
  • Proven management, coordination and of programme development skills,
  • Analytical and strategic thinking, results oriented, commitment to excellence and able to work efficiently under high pressure,
  • Track record of building strategic alliances and partnerships, strong communication and networking skills; strong organizational skills,
  • Appropriate and transparent decision-making abilities,
  • Knowledge and understanding of UN humanitarian relief operations and procedures,
  • Good level of emotional intelligence, empathy and conflict management as well as negotiating skills,
  • Experience in the UN system would be an asset.

Languages:

  • Fluency in English is required and working knowledge of French is an added advantage.

Other Details

  • Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply UNFPA Humanitarian Technical Specialist Jobs 2022

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://www.unfpa.org/jobs……..

The Closing Date: 13th January 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Official Website www.unfpa.org
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