Communications Senior Officer
New York City
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: New York City
- Grade: Junior level - IICA-1, International Individual Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
- Closing Date: 2024-12-26
Job categories Communications
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5011/29391
Level ICS-9
Department/office GPO, NYPO, UN Technology Support Services
Duty station New York, United States of America
Contract type International ICA
Contract level IICA-1
Duration Open-ended (subject to good performance, availability of funds, organizational requirements and project duration)
Application period 12-Dec-2024 to 26-Dec-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Functional Responsibilities
Under the close collaboration with OCHA Policy Branch and direct supervision of UNOPS Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
- Conduct research and prepare reports, studies and background papers for the Flagship Initiative Global Learning Forums, Global Humanitarian Policy Forum (GHFP) and related events.
- Draft high-level background documents and analytical reports to inform decision-making.
- Facilitate and monitor the implementation of the 2023-2026 OCHA Strategic Plan, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
- Organize the Flagship Global Learning Forum and GHPF and related events.
- Reach out to OCHA Offices, agencies and partners to document lessons, practice and facilitate exchanges of expertise and views on specific humanitarian issues.
- Prepare statements, key messages, correspondence, presentations, summaries and other required materials for the Flagship Global Learning Forums, GHPF and related events.
- Provide inputs for the Global Humanitarian Policy Forum including additional related reports relating to the Flagship Initiative.
- Follow-up on report of the Global Humanitarian Policy Forum.
- Provide Inputs to and follow-up the implementation of the 2023-2026 OCHA Strategic Plan.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY* a. Education:
- An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in international law, international affairs, political science or in a related field to the post description with two (2) years of relevant experience is required; OR.
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) preferably in international law, international affairs, political science or in a related field to the post description with four (4) years of relevant experience is desirable.
- Relevant experience is defined as experience in research and analysis.
- Prior experience in desk research issues related to humanitarian action is required.
Desirable (The following experience and skills are optional, candidates who do not have them are welcome to apply)
- Prior experience working within the UN system or similar organization is desirable.
- Prior experience in organizing events and workshops is desirable.
c. Language:
- Fluency in English (read, write, speak) is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language (such as Spanish and French) is desirable.
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.