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Senior Development Coordination Officer – Crisis Management (Temporary)Senior

Development Coordination Officer – Crisis Management (Temporary)

Job ID: 232816
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: Sustainable Development
Category and Level: Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station: Amman
Department/Office: Resident Coordinator System
Date Posted: April 17, 2024
Deadline: April 23, 2024

Main Responsibilities:
As the Senior Development Coordination Officer, you will be responsible for leading crisis management efforts within the Resident Coordinator System. This temporary position requires a high level of expertise in sustainable development and coordination of response mechanisms during crises.

Key Duties:

1. Provide strategic leadership in coordinating crisis response activities across multiple sectors, including humanitarian assistance, development aid, and peacebuilding efforts.
2. Work closely with government agencies, humanitarian organizations, and other stakeholders to assess needs, develop response plans, and mobilize resources in crisis-affected areas.
3. Coordinate the implementation of joint response initiatives, ensuring coherence and effectiveness in addressing humanitarian and development challenges.
4. Support the Resident Coordinator and other senior officials in advocating for increased support and attention to crisis-affected populations from national and international actors.
5. Facilitate information-sharing and coordination mechanisms among UN agencies, NGOs, and other partners to enhance synergy and avoid duplication of efforts.
6. Provide technical guidance and capacity-building support to national counterparts in crisis-affected countries to strengthen their resilience and response capacities.
7. Monitor and evaluate the impact of crisis response interventions, identify lessons learned, and recommend adjustments to improve effectiveness.
8. Represent the Resident Coordinator System in high-level meetings, conferences, and other forums related to crisis management and sustainable development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in international relations, development studies, social sciences, or related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in crisis management, humanitarian affairs, development cooperation, or related fields.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex crisis environments.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities, with a proven track record of developing and implementing effective crisis response strategies.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders and navigate political sensitivities.
• Experience working in crisis-affected countries and knowledge of humanitarian principles, international humanitarian law, and human rights standards.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic or other UN languages is desirable.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their applications online through the UN Careers portal by the deadline of April 23, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

Note:
This is a temporary position with a duration of [insert duration]. The appointment may be extended subject to funding availability and performance evaluation.

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