Programme Officer Humanitarian Operations/ECOWAS Emergency Response Team (EERT)
JOB TITLE | Programme Officer Humanitarian Operations/ECOWAS Emergency Response Team (EERT) |
INSTITUTION | ECOWAS Commission |
GRADE | P4 |
ANNUAL SALARY | UA 56,591.37Â Â USD 89,289.87 |
STATUS | PERMANENT |
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DUTY STATION | ABUJA / NIGERIA |
DEPARTMENT | Social Affairs and Gender |
DIRECTORATE | Humanitarian and Social Affairs |
DIVISION | Humanitarian Affairs |
LINE SUPERVISOR | PPO Humanitarian Affairs |
SUPERVISING |
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JD_Gender_Ang_PO Humanitarian Operations and EERT
ROLE OVERVIEW The Humanitarian Operations / EERT Officer will be responsible for the coordination, communication, monitoring, reporting and liaison with key humanitarian actors and authorities to support an effective humanitarian response. The Humanitarian Operations Officer must be able to provide sound analytical inputs and advice that contribute to improving institutional capacity and ability to articulate policy on a growing number of humanitarian and relief assistance issues. In addition, to manage the EERT including the management of a roster to ensure systematic data management of humanitarian personnel and readiness and availability for deployment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES •       Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management or emergency situations in affected country. •       Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondences, etc. •       Partner with other humanitarian agencies to gather and share data, ensure inter-agency strategic planning and evaluate relief programmes for gap analysis and to ensure the latest findings, lessons learned, socio-political factors and cultural/gender norms are incorporated. •       Support interagency contingency planning. Build consensus and facilitate collaboration. •       Assists humanitarian community in capacity-building and organizes training in relation to humanitarian emergency. •       Reviews and provides advice on policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance in the context of the humanitarian relief fund. •       Establishes and maintains contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc. •       Undertakes and provides support to technical assistance and other field missions, e.g. participates in rapid assessment and field trips to undertake in-depth reviews of specific country coordination mechanisms. •       Ensure coordination of quick and effective response to natural disasters and other rapid-onset emergencies, using an integrated package of global, regional and nationally recognized services and tools. •       Ensure promotion of appropriate doctrine and field practice on application of Civil Military Coordination or Cooperation (CIMIC or CIMCOORD) •       Performs other duties as required.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE •       Bachelor’s degree in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, engineering, health sciences, public health, or a related field from a recognized university; •       7 years of relevant experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness and response, logistics operations and practices, rehabilitation and development; •       knowledge of key ECOWAS Regional humanitarian assistance tools, emergency response mechanisms and related human rights and gender equality instruments; •       experience in conducting risk assessment during emergencies, crisis and managing databases and implementing strategies for prevention and response.
ECOWAS KEY COMPETENCIES •    ability to get groups to work together cooperatively, by enlisting active involvement, creating a climate for respect and openness, and applying effective techniques for group facilitation, explore their potentials, motivate and guide them; •    ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate manner; •       ability to assign work to direct reports and provide timely and consistent feedback regarding technical proficiency and effectiveness;
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO: b1humanOpEmergResp@ecowas.int  Â
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