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UNOCHA is the 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 effort.
UNOCHA’s mission is to:
- Mobilize and coordinate effective and principled
humanitarian action in partnership with national and
international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in
disasters and emergencies.
- Advocate the rights of people in need.
- Promote preparedness and prevention.
- Facilitate sustainable solutions.
JOB TITLE: HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER (HAO)
Given the current crisis in Nigeria, OCHA has to scale up its
support to the Humanitarian Coordinator in mobilization and
coordination of an effective and principled humanitarian
response. OCHA is particularly concerned about vulnerable
communities and those at risk due to current conflict. Under the
leadership of the Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, OCHA
maintains an office in Abuja and a field presence in Borno,
Adamawa, Yobe and Gombe states in North East; the primary
objectives of OCHA Nigeria include the following:
1.Advocate for access to basic services, especially water,
sanitation, education and health for vulnerable communities,
including collection, analysis and dissemination of information
and negotiation of access.
2.Coordinate the implementation of humanitarian response in
Nigeria with UN agencies and programmes, national and
international NGOs and local authorities/communities as
appropriate with focus on strengthening the Cluster
Approach.
3.Enhance a protective environment that respects the human
rights of all, including IDPs, returnees and minority clan.
The HAO is expected to have comprehensive knowledge of North
East of Nigeria, UNOCHA operations, humanitarian partners,
operations of the government and NGOs. As such the HAO provides
the elements of institutional memory and local networking
essential to the credibility and authority of the statements
and documents provided by OCHA and the Humanitarian
Coordinator. They work with little supervision in the field,
and are expected to prepare concise reports and analysis and
are an integral part of the OCHA Team in Nigeria.
Core Competencies
- Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
- Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
- Managing conflict
- Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning
of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing
are the responsibility of each staff member.
- Informed and transparent decision making
- Self-development, initiative-taking
- Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
- Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the
team, communicating effectively
- Creating synergies through self-control
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in political science, sociology,
law, international relations or other related fields with up to
2 years of relevant experience at the national or international
level
Experience:
- Up to 2 years of relevant professional experience,
preferably in complex emergency and inter-agency contexts,
dealing with relief and transitional issues.
- Ability to express clearly and concisely, ideas and
concepts in written and oral form.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software
packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in handling of
web based management systems.
- Familiarity with UN policies, rules and procedures,
particularly in relation to humanitarian response and
coordination, and knowledge of institutional mandates, policies
and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian assistance,
especially the humanitarian reform agenda.
- Ability to research, analyze, evaluate and synthesize
information.
Language requirements:
- Proficiency in both oral and written English
- Knowledge of local language is an advantage
JOB TITLE: DRIVER
Under the guidance and supervision of the Administrative
& Finance Analyst and direct supervisor, the Driver provides
reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of
work. The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high
sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work
with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
The Driver provides driving services to the operations and
programme staff in the Country Office (CO), Consultants and
Experts and UN staff on mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
- Provision of reliable and secure driving services
- Proper use of vehicle
- Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
- Availability of documents/ supplies
- Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned
vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major
repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car
washing, etc.
- Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies
including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory,
and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare
parts.
- Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and
regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
- Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services
by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized
personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and
other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at
the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when
required.
- Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through
accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs
to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Secondary Education. Valid Driver’s license.
Experience:
2 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record;
knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor
vehicle repair.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English, knowledge of Local language of the duty
station.
How to Apply
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