The Position:
Emergency preparedness and humanitarian response was integrated in UNFPA Jordan Programme since UNFPA’s 8th country programme 2013-2017 as it is a very important function for the implementation of the JCO programme. UNFPA in line with the global strategy contributes to accelerate the achievement of the three transformative results of: ending preventable maternal deaths; ending the unmet for family planning; and ending the gender based violence and other harmful practices in both development and humanitarian contexts. This will be achieved through strengthening national capacity to provide sexual and reproductive health services, gender based violence prevention, detection and response,adolescents and youth, in addition to production and analysis of data, including in humanitarian settings.
Under overall supervision of the Representative, the Humanitarian/Programme Coordinator will oversee UNFPA’s programme with focus on humanitarian response and preparedness activities in camps and host communities. S/he will work in close collaboration with national authorities, humanitarian agencies (UN and international NGOs), national partners and civil society organizations to strengthen national system capacity to achieve the three transformative results, including through strengthening the national policy environment, emergency preparedness and response to provide humanitarian assistance to crisis affected communities in a manner consistent with the methodology outlined in the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Gender Handbook in Humanitarian Action.
The Humanitarian/Coordinator has to assure coordination and linkages between development and emergency programme and to ensure integration of UNFPA mandate within all resilience strategic plans.
Qualifications and Experiences:
Education:
Advanced degree preferably in medicine, public health, social sciences, international relations or other related field.
Languages:
Fluency in English is essential and Arabic is desirable (reading, writing and spoken).
Knowledge and Experience:
- 7 years of relevant professional experience in coordinating, developing and implementing programmes in both development and humanitarian interventions in crisis settings.
- Knowledge of the humanitarian reform process and roles/responsibilities of humanitarian actors.
- Experience with MISP implementation and SRH Emergency Kits.
- Strong analytical, coordination and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results.
- Strong interest in development work, especially the mission of the United Nations Population Fund and dedication to the principles of the United Nations; and,
- Field experience is a strong asset
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