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
Given the increasing cyclical and protracted nature of crises in the region, and the scale and complexity of resulting emergencies, the humanitarian specialist will work towards the integration of humanitarian preparedness and response within the regional programme and country programmes. S/he will ensure coordination and linkages between development and humanitarian programmes to promote resourceful, resilient strategies and support the integration of UNFPA’s mandate within emergency preparedness, humanitarian response, and resilience plans in East and Southern Africa.
Qualifications and Experience:
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.
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