Yemen Nationals Only 

BACKGROUND

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Yemen facilitates humanitarian action across the country. 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 disasters. OCHA supports the work of the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), the Inter-Cluster Coordination Group (ICCG national authorities, and other humanitarian partners including NGOs in Yemen.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Unit/Intercluster Coordinator, the national Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be based in Sana’a where s/he will be a member of the Coordination Unit with the role of supporting humanitarian partners (UN agencies, clusters, international and national NGOs, and other stakeholders) working with wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Under the direct supervision of the head of the unit, with the overall direction of the head of office and deputy head of office and working as an integral part of the organization’s team, the incumbent will ensure maximum professionalism and add capacity in supporting the implementation of the OCHA Yemen work plan.

OCHA Yemen strives to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Position Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Unit/Intercluster Coordinator, the national Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be based in Sana’a where s/he will be a member of the Coordination & planning with the role of leading and supporting range of activities of the unit and support humanitarian partners (UN agencies, clusters, international and national NGOs, and other stakeholders).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1.) Ensure the development of humanitarian coordination with relevant partners to improve humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters.

• Liaise with clusters, national/local authorities and humanitarian partners in the country to triangulate humanitarian information and effectively identify and map humanitarian needs and response activities.
• Organize and participate in relevant coordination meetings including cluster meetings, working groups, meetings, conferences, training, and consultations with other agencies and partners in the country.

2.)  Planning and organizing for potential humanitarian emergencies.

• Track information required for early warning of potential humanitarian emergencies and as appropriate promote preparedness measures, including inter-agency contingency planning and anticipatory action.
• Prepare briefing materials and presentations providing up-to-date analysis of trends and developments on the humanitarian situation in the country or in specific governorates.

3.) Facilitate the secretariate function of OCHA providing effective secretariate function for ICCG, HCT, and other forum that OCHA leads on organizing and coordinating.

• Ensure effective organization and minute-taking of the important IASC forums of ICCG and HCT that OCHA is responsible for.
• Facilitate other technical forums of Community Engagement and AAP Working Group and Cash and Market Working Group as needed.
• Facilitate the HoU as requested for smooth coordination and functioning of these forums and to deliver coordination mandate.

4.) Contribute to the annual humanitarian programme cycle (HPC) process and other key tasks.

• Facilitate the key HPC processes concerning assessments and analysis, support with workshops and After-Action Reviews and substantive tasks including drafting and production of Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) and Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP).
• Promote facilitate and lead the development of various strategy and policy documents as tasked by the HoU in the areas of localization, durable solutions strategy, etc.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.

COMPETENCIES:

Core Competencies:

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements. 
• Learn Continuously LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
• Adapt with Agility LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible. 
• Act with Determination LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.
• Engage and Partner LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination. 

Cross-functional & Technical competencies

Business Direction & Strategy    Strategic Thinking

• Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with OCHA’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks, and opportunities, linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions.
• Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for OCHA.

Business Management  Communication

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
• Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.

External Relations & Advocacy/ Partnership management Strategic engagement

• Ability to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectives.

Agenda 2030: Engagement and Effectiveness     Crisis management / Country Management Support 

• Crisis coordination

Agenda 2030: Engagement and Effectiveness     Crisis management / Country Management Support 

• Humanitarian inter-agency coordination

Programme and Policy/ People Gender 

• Gender Mainstreaming

Business Direction & Strategy    System Thinking

• Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system

Qualifications:

Education:  

• An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Humanitarian Affairs, Political or Social Science, Law, International Studies, Business Management, Management, Science, or any other relevant area is required.

OR 

• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Up to 2 years (with master’s degree) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national and/or international level progressively professional responsible experience in humanitarian or international affairs, project, programme or grant management, field operations, or any other related areas is required,
• Experience preferably) with a UN organization, NGO or civil society organization is required.
• Experience with existing coordination structures among the different humanitarian actors including Intercluster Coordination Group (ICCG), Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), Regional Coordination Team (RCT) and Intercluster Working Group (ICWG) is highly desirable.
• Experience and good knowledge of social, political, humanitarian, security, and economic conditions in the region are highly desirable.
• Experience conducting humanitarian needs assessments and familiarity with Rapid Needs Assessments and IST tools is desirable.
• Experience working with the humanitarian cluster system and facilitating coordination meetings are highly desirable.
• Experience in international humanitarian rights, norms, law, and practice is desirable.
• Experience in the use of virtual platforms – Zoom, WebEx, and Teams, data collection, compilation, analysis, and reporting is desirable.

Language requirements

• Fluency in English and Arabic Languages (Oral and Written) is required.

Note:

• Candidates found suitable and not selected for the announced duty station, may be selected for other similar positions at the same level grade and with similar job descriptions, experience, and educational requirements in any of the following duty stations: Sana'a, Aden, Hodeida, Ibb, Saada, Marib, Mukha, Mukalla Hajjah, Al Jowf, Al Baida, Taizz and Al Turbah
• “Please upload copies of your academic qualifications and 3 latest Performance Evaluations (if applicable)”

Applicant information about rosters

UNOCHA reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNOCHA at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience, and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

• UNOCHA has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 
• UNOCHA is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin, or other status.

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