Deadline: 4 September 2015
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Consultant – Programme Specialist/ Humanitarian Affairs, based in the Geneva, Switzerland.
UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Consultant – Programme Specialist/ Humanitarian Affairs will perform the following functions-
- Preparation of background documents;
- Coordination of mission planning and preparation meetings;
- Liaison with in-country stakeholders to organize mission programme;
- Support for administrative and logistical preparation, as required;
- Support the collection, analysis, and presentation of data from Transformative Agenda self-assessments;
- Support the production and follow-up of the mission report and Action Plan, as required;
- Compilation and preparation of background documents (DropBox);
- Support secondary data review and preparation of pre-mission briefing paper;
- Organise and provide secretarial support for pre-mission interviews with key stakeholders;
- Coordination of mission planning and preparation meetings;
- Liaison with in-country stakeholders to organize mission programme;
- Support for administrative and logistical preparation, as required;
- Support the collection, analysis, and presentation of data from Transformative Agenda self-assessments;
- Support the production and follow-up of the mission report and Action Plan, as required;
- Provide analysis and research to support the preparation of webinar content as required;
- Preparation and dissemination of webinar invitations;
- Technical support before, during and after webinars;
- Assist webinar moderator and question management;
- Preparation and analysis of webinar participant data;
- Draft and create content for web pages;
- Update web pages with latest webinar information and other resource material;
- Liaise with external contractors (translators, graphic designer) when required to initiate and follow-up requests for services;
- Manage STAIT generic email account.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in International Relations, Development, Law, Political Sciences or Social Sciences, or a related field;
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness/response, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, political affairs or other related area is required;
- Two (2) years of relevant experience at the international level in humanitarian or development coordination is required;
- Humanitarian experience in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is a strong asset;
- Ability to use new and existing systems for information management and sharing, and website management an asset;
- Good understanding and proficient use of Microsoft Office software applications is required;
- Knowledge of online communication/learning events and the Webex platform would be an advantage;
- Experience in the UN System as well as with NGOs, both at headquarters level and in the field, is strongly desired;
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required for this post;
- Very good working knowledge of French is required.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNDP.
