Location: Nigeria
How To Apply:
Email : xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx..com
Closing date: 14 Nov 2017
Background
Occasional travel will be required to the OCHA country office in Abuja and sub-offices in Yobe and Adamawa. UNHAS provides air transportation between Maiduguri, Yola and Abuja three times a week on a no-cost basis.
Maiduguri (Bomo State) is a non-family duty station, security level 5. SAT (Security Awareness Training) is a mandatory requirement for travel to Bomo state, and will be conducted by DSS in Abuja prior to deployment to d/s.
Main tasks and duties to be executed:
Support the CMCoord Officer (P4) based In Maiduguri in developing Nigeria specific humanitarian Civil-Military Coordination Guidelines for humanitarian operations in North-East Nigeria in support of the OHCT/HCT. Ensure that the country-specific guidelines are properly disseminated and understood by both the humanitarian actors and the military forces present, as well as by local actors, as appropriate. Promote, and ensure adherence to the above Guidelines within the entire humanitarian community and advise on potential consequences if these principles are compromised a Support the CMCoord Officer (P4) based in Maiduguri in developing and rolling out a CMCoord training on Nigeria specific Humanitarian CMCoord Coordination Guidelines, humanitarian principles and humanitarian operations for Nigerian Security Forces, incl. CJTF and humanitarian actors at federal, regional and local government area levels. a Support the CMCoord Officer (P4) based in Maiduguri in maintaining and strengthening the relationship with key Nigerian Security Forces, incl. Civilian Joint Task Force in order to promote and preserve humanitarian space and respect for humanitarian principles, achieved through clear and mutually agreed upon strategic messaging coordinated by the Working Group. 8 Support the monitoring, analysis and reporting on any major accomplishments and progress as well as identify and follow up any potential or actual friction points in relations between the humanitarian and military communities.
Support, in coordination with the Borno based Security and CMCoord cells, the organisation of assessment missions in newly accessible areas in NE Nigeria.
Maintain contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, and other actors; ensure appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information both in and outside the UN system, including on early warning and contingency planning.
Support and/or lead Access Working Group and link this work to the initiatives of the Operational Humanitarian Country Team, the HCT and Government led coordination mechanisms,
Carry out farther duties incidental to the above or as assigned by the HC, DFIC or OCHA head of office.
Specific required skills (languages, experience, etc) : * Fluency in English
Excellent writing, analytical and communications skills
Experience in humanitarian inter-agency coordination, UN-CMCoord and access issues,
Experience in working with multiple organizations,
Experience in conducting and coordinating inter-agency needs assessments,
Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian assistance,
Ability to work in a multi-cultural teams under demanding working conditions,
Ability to work in a stressful environment and to meet tight deadlines
Background
Occasional travel will be required to the OCHA country office in Abuja and sub-offices in Yobe and Adamawa. UNHAS provides air transportation between Maiduguri, Yola and Abuja three times a week on a no-cost basis.
Maiduguri (Bomo State) is a non-family duty station, security level 5. SAT (Security Awareness Training) is a mandatory requirement for travel to Bomo state, and will be conducted by DSS in Abuja prior to deployment to d/s.
Main tasks and duties to be executed:
Support the CMCoord Officer (P4) based In Maiduguri in developing Nigeria specific humanitarian Civil-Military Coordination Guidelines for humanitarian operations in North-East Nigeria in support of the OHCT/HCT. Ensure that the country-specific guidelines are properly disseminated and understood by both the humanitarian actors and the military forces present, as well as by local actors, as appropriate. Promote, and ensure adherence to the above Guidelines within the entire humanitarian community and advise on potential consequences if these principles are compromised a Support the CMCoord Officer (P4) based in Maiduguri in developing and rolling out a CMCoord training on Nigeria specific Humanitarian CMCoord Coordination Guidelines, humanitarian principles and humanitarian operations for Nigerian Security Forces, incl. CJTF and humanitarian actors at federal, regional and local government area levels. a Support the CMCoord Officer (P4) based in Maiduguri in maintaining and strengthening the relationship with key Nigerian Security Forces, incl. Civilian Joint Task Force in order to promote and preserve humanitarian space and respect for humanitarian principles, achieved through clear and mutually agreed upon strategic messaging coordinated by the Working Group. 8 Support the monitoring, analysis and reporting on any major accomplishments and progress as well as identify and follow up any potential or actual friction points in relations between the humanitarian and military communities.
Support, in coordination with the Borno based Security and CMCoord cells, the organisation of assessment missions in newly accessible areas in NE Nigeria.
Maintain contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, and other actors; ensure appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information both in and outside the UN system, including on early warning and contingency planning.
Support and/or lead Access Working Group and link this work to the initiatives of the Operational Humanitarian Country Team, the HCT and Government led coordination mechanisms,
Carry out farther duties incidental to the above or as assigned by the HC, DFIC or OCHA head of office.
Specific required skills (languages, experience, etc) : * Fluency in English
Excellent writing, analytical and communications skills
Experience in humanitarian inter-agency coordination, UN-CMCoord and access issues,
Experience in working with multiple organizations,
Experience in conducting and coordinating inter-agency needs assessments,
Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian assistance,
Ability to work in a multi-cultural teams under demanding working conditions,
Ability to work in a stressful environment and to meet tight deadlines
How To Apply:
Email : xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx..com
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