Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA’s mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.
This position is based in OCHA Nigeria Humanitarian Fund. This position is responsible for conducting programme, monitoring and reporting activities on behalf of the Head of Humanitarian Financing; act as secretariat the NHF Advisory Board; for donor relations, particularly with NHF donors; and for humanitarian financing advocacy, analysis, and reporting.
This job opening is being advertised for the position of Humanitarian Monitoring and Programme Officer (NOB) located in the OCHA Maiduguri Office and reports to the Monitoring & Reporting Officer (P3).
Responsibilities:
Under the general supervision of the Monitoring & Reporting Officer (P3), the Humanitarian Monitoring and Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Implementation of the monitoring pillar of the NHF accountability framework.
Review narrative reports of NHF funded projects.
Facilitate knowledge-building and knowledge-sharing on NHF processes within OCHA Nigeria and the NHF implementing partners.
NHF Advisory Board SecretariatÂ
Expected Demonstration of Competencies
Competencies
Professionalism: Proven analytical capacity and ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues and recommend appropriate solutions. Ability to relate humanitarian affairs issues and perspectives, including gender issues, political and economic, social, and human rights in the presentation of coherent analysis and reporting. Strong negotiation skills: ability to lead and gain assistance from others in a team endeavor, 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, and human misery). Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Planning and Organizing: Proven ability to plan and organize, establish priorities, manage, and monitor work plans, coordinate competing demands, and work to tight deadlines.
Communications:Â 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, conveying maximum information, making, and defending recommendations.
Required Skills and Experience:
Education:
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Political or Social Science, Economics, Business, Law, International Studies, Public Administration, or other relevant science or a related field with 2 years of relevant experience, or a first level university degree with relevant academic qualifications with a combination of 4 years of relevant work experience will be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Language Requirements:Â
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Note: Please upload copies of your academic qualifications and 3 latest Performance Evaluations (if applicable)
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