Background
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Office, the Senior National Humanitarian Affairs Officer (NHAO) analyzes humanitarian, political, social and economic trends and participates in the formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within a portfolio.
The NHAO may supervise and lead programme support staff. The NHAO works in close collaboration with the OCHA Turkey management and coordination teams, NGOs, programme staff in other UN Agencies and OCHA HQ staff. The incumbent manages and heads the OCHA Turkey liaison office in Ankara; with a key role in and liaising with the Government of Turkey and other Turkish authorities in support of the facilitation of UN and NGO cross-border operations from Turkey into Syria.
Please note that applicants for UNOCHA Local Fixed Term positions must be a Turkish Citizens.
Only candidates holding Turkish Nationality and who meet the recruitment qualifications in terms of education, experience and language skills as advertised through the Job Description, should apply online and submit one application through a letter of interest accompanied by an informative but concise CV in English indicating the reference code of the post and UN Personal History Form (P11).
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Visit www.unocha.org for additional information on UNOCHA.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the OCHA Turkey Head of Office and under the day-to-day guidance of the OCHA Turkey Deputy Head of Office, the incumbent is expected to perform the following tasks: |
1) Establish and strengthen relationship with Government of Turkey and humanitarian partners
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2) Analysis of humanitarian issues and context changes on Syria response from Turkey
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3) Ensure effective functioning of Liaison office
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Competencies
Core |
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Innovation Ability to make new and useful ideas work | Level 5: Creates new and relevant ideas and leads others to implement them |
Leadership Ability to persuade others to follow | Level 5: Plans and acts transparently, actively works to remove barriers |
People Management Ability to improve performance and satisfaction | Level 5: Models high professional standards and motivates excellence in others |
Communication Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform | Level 5: Gains trust of peers, partners, clients by presenting complex concepts in practical terms to others |
Delivery Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement | Level 5: Critically assesses value and relevance of existing policy / practice and contributes to enhanced delivery of products, services, and innovative solutions |
Technical/Functional | Detailed list of competencies can be accessed through https://intranet.undp.org/unit/ohr/competency-framework/SitePages/Home.aspx and hiring managers are encouraged to familiarize themselves for more information |
Strategic thinking/Visioning Ability to analyze the organization’s value proposition and shape visionary/long term plans. Use insight to identify target audiences and partners and to inform communication objectives, messages and solutions. | Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise |
Management and Coordination Ability to manage and coordinate campaigns and people with inspiration. Believe in and promote diversity in the workplace and reshaping the workforce to meet need. | Level 5:Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise |
Negotiation Ability to reach an understanding, resolve point of difference, or gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue | Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise |
Priority setting Ability to scan and synthesize diverse sets of information to arrive at strategic priorities and positioning recommendations | Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise |
Required Skills and Experience
Education: | Master's degree or bachelor’s degree with additional 2 years of work experience in social policy, public policy, politics, economics, development studies or a related area |
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Language Requirements: | Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of other UN language desirable |
Other: | Describe any additional qualifications:
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“ A letter of interest, a UN Personal History Form (P11) filled in English, and a CV must be attached as one document to the application.”
Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
The incumbent of the position should avoid any kind of discriminatory behavior including gender discrimination and ensure that;
- human rights and gender equality is prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions;
- activities are designed and implemented in accordance with “Social and Environmental Standards of UNDP”;
- any kind of diversities based on ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, class, gender are respected within all implementations including data production;
- differentiated needs of women and men are considered;
- inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations, in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is create;
- necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, trainings etc. introduced.