Organisation. Paramétrage et création de rapports
Ce poste est à pourvoir à la Division des opérations et de la mobilisation du Bureau de la coordination des affaires humanitaires. Le Bureau de la coordination des affaires humanitaires est l’organe du Secrétariat de l’ONU chargé de rassembler les acteurs humanitaires pour assurer une réponse cohérente aux situations d’urgence. OCHA veille également à ce qu’il existe un cadre dans lequel chaque acteur peut contribuer aux efforts globaux de réponse. Le Bureau de la coordination des affaires humanitaires a pour mission de mobiliser et de coordonner une action humanitaire efficace et fondée sur des principes en partenariat avec les acteurs nationaux et internationaux afin d’alléger les souffrances humaines en cas de catastrophe et de situation d’urgence; défendre les droits des personnes dans le besoin; promouvoir la préparation et la prévention et faciliter les solutions durables.
Cette offre d’emploi spécifique à un poste est publiée pour le poste de Chef du Bureau OCHA Burkina Faso à Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Sous la supervision générale du Directeur de la DAO, le titulaire relève du Directeur adjoint de la Division de l’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre.
Responsabilités
Dans les limites des pouvoirs qui lui sont délégués, sous la direction et la direction générales du Directeur de la Division des opérations et de la sensibilisation du Bureau de la coordination des affaires humanitaires, et à l’appui du coordonnateur résident et du Bureau du Chef du Bureau de l’ONU, le Chef du Bureau s’acquitte des fonctions ci-après et est responsable de celles-ci :
Politique humanitaire
¿ Servir de conseiller politique principal auprès du CR/HC des Nations Unies, de l’équipe de pays des Nations Unies (UNCT) et de l’équipe de pays humanitaire sur les principes et initiatives humanitaires ;
¿ Développer et maintenir des contacts avec la communauté internationale afin de sensibiliser et de plaider en faveur des questions humanitaires;
¿ Agir pour renforcer la coopération entre la communauté humanitaire sur les questions de politique générale d’intérêt interinstitutions et servir d’interlocuteur clé avec les partenaires gouvernementaux concernés;
• Conseiller, promouvoir et guider le Centre de coordination des Nations Unies, l’équipe de pays des Nations Unies et l’équipe humanitaire des comtés sur les initiatives humanitaires, y compris la coordination des groupes sectoriels, le financement humanitaire, etc.
Programmation et coordination humanitaires
- Fournir un appui stratégique au Bureau de la responsabilité et du Coordonnateur résident des Nations Unies dans la préparation, la mise en œuvre et le suivi du plan de travail de la communauté humanitaire, en sollicitant et en négociant des contributions avec les autorités compétentes, les agences des Nations Unies, les ONG, etc.;
- Consulter régulièrement le CR/HC, les chefs des agences et programmes des Nations Unies, les chefs de mission des ONG, le gouvernement et la communauté des donateurs sur tous les aspects appropriés de la mise en œuvre et de la prestation des activités humanitaires, afin de s’assurer que les structures de coordination aux niveaux local, provincial et national fonctionnent de manière cohérente et rentable.
- Soutenir la planification, le suivi et l’évaluation des programmes humanitaires, en facilitant l’intégration des leçons apprises, des directives politiques, etc. dans les activités d’intervention humanitaire.
- Promouvoir les meilleures pratiques en matière de planification, d’intervention et d’évaluation humanitaires;
- Faciliter les efforts de mobilisation des ressources interinstitutions, y compris la fourniture d’une assistance internationale spécialisée pour répondre aux situations d’urgence en cours ainsi qu’aux situations d’urgence nouvelles et / ou émergentes;
- Développer, renforcer et maintenir des mécanismes de coordination efficaces avec l’équipe humanitaire du comté et d’autres acteurs humanitaires clés ;
- Établir / gérer des systèmes de gestion de l’information pour cartographier efficacement les zones de besoins humanitaires et les activités d’intervention à l’appui des efforts de coordination;
- Favoriser et renforcer les liens entre le suivi sur le terrain, la gestion de l’information et les efforts de coordination;
- Assurer une assistance opportune et appropriée au CR/HC des Nations Unies et à l’équipe de pays humanitaire des Nations Unies en réponse aux catastrophes et aux situations d’urgence;
- Soutenir les efforts interinstitutions visant à renforcer les capacités nationales des Nations Unies à gérer les interventions en cas de catastrophe naturelle ;
- Fournir un appui technique et un leadership aux institutions gouvernementales et aux entités humanitaires locales afin de renforcer les capacités nationales de gestion des situations d’urgence et / ou des catastrophes;
- Promouvoir le dialogue, les alliances régionales, le partage des connaissances et des ressources, entre les acteurs humanitaires nationaux et, le cas échéant, régionaux dans la réduction des risques de catastrophe, la préparation et la réponse aux catastrophes / urgences.
- Promouvoir et diriger les processus de planification d’urgence;
- Développer des initiatives conjointes sur la gestion des catastrophes avec d’autres acteurs des Nations Unies et (le cas échéant) régionaux; y compris les mécanismes d’alerte rapide;
Sous la direction générale du Directeur de l’OAD et en partenariat avec d’autres branches du Bureau de la coordination des affaires humanitaires, s’employer à renforcer les réseaux et mécanismes régionaux pour une réponse rapide et efficace aux situations humanitaires émergentes.
Office Management / OCHA Representation
- Serve as the OCHA Head of Office in designated duty station, providing oversight of all programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the efficient functioning of the OCHA office and any sub-offices, and being accountable for the use of resources and for the results obtained;
- Lead work planning and budgeting process, support resource mobilization and ensure sound financial management;
- Ensure regular and effective supervision of OCHA staff, particularly by leading, managing, developing, and training staff; foster teamwork and communication amongst staff; and strengthen linkages between the staff in field, regional and headquarters offices.
- Promote OCHA's mandate, objectives and tools in the designated area through contacts with the government, diplomatic missions, UN entities, non-governmental organizations and the media.
- Ensure the Office produces timely, high-quality outputs including comprehensive workplans, concise and factual situation reports, analytical papers, comprehensive and fact-based information products, etc.;
- Perform other duties as requested by the UN RC/HC and / or Director of OAD.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian, emergency relief assistance and related humanitarian issues. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data collection. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, work under pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g., 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.
PLANNING and ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, international studies, public administration or management, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area is required.
At least five (5) years of humanitarian experience at the international level in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in aid operations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is desirable.
Experience leading and coordinating humanitarian relief operations in complex emergency or natural disaster situation is desirable.
Management experience at senior level is desirable.
Experience in a humanitarian context within the UN Common System or other comparable international organization is desirable.
Experience in the West and Central Africa region is desirable.
Languages
French and English are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment
The evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This position is funded for a finite period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or availability of the funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfil the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.
External candidates (including OCHA temporary appointees and OCHA national field staff) who are selected for a position in field duty stations may be strategically placed on a fixedterm appointment limited to a specific position or to a specific country office in accordance to the paragraph 2.2 (b) of administrative instruction ST/AI/2013/1 on the administration of fixed-term appointment which provides that an FTA may be granted to individuals who are "(b) Selected but not reviewed by a Secretariat review body for appointments limited to specific entities".
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
L’évaluation des candidats sera effectuée sur la base des informations fournies dans la candidature conformément aux critères d’évaluation de l’avis de vacance de poste et aux législations internes applicables de l’Organisation des Nations Unies, y compris la Charte des Nations Unies, les résolutions de l’Assemblée générale, le Statut et le Règlement du personnel, les textes administratifs et les directives. Les candidats doivent fournir des informations complètes et exactes relatives à leur profil personnel et à leurs qualifications conformément aux instructions fournies dans inspira pour être pris en compte pour l’offre d’emploi actuelle. Aucun amendement, ajout, suppression, révision ou modification ne peut être apporté aux demandes qui ont été présentées. Les candidats dont la sélection est sérieusement envisagée seront soumis à une vérification des références afin de vérifier les informations fournies dans la demande.
Les offres d’emploi publiées sur le portail des carrières seront supprimées à 11 h 59 (heure de New York) à la date limite.
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