Overview
The Humanitarian and Field Coordinator Specialist serves as the primary interlocutor between the Country Office and sub-national Field Hubs, responsible for the strategic leadership of UNFPA’s humanitarian response and ensuring the operational effectiveness of Field Hubs.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the operational and programmatic work of the three UNFPA Field Hubs.
- Supervise Field Hub Leads, providing technical and managerial guidance.
- Strengthen the "Field Hub Model" by improving communication loops.
- Lead the practical application of the HDP Nexus within the Field Hubs.
- Identify opportunities for "Peace" integration within SRH and GBV programming.
- Facilitate the transition of emergency interventions into regular country programming.
- Direct the Humanitarian Response Unit (HRU), overseeing the planning and implementation of emergency SRH and GBV interventions.
- Ensure the implementation of the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for SRH and ensure GBV sub-cluster functions are robust.
- Oversee commodity security, specifically the "Consumption-based Supply of RH Kits."
- Represent UNFPA in the Inter-Sectoral Working Group (ISWG) and support senior management in the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT).
- Foster strategic alliances with local authorities, NGOs, and UN agencies.
- Lead resource mobilization by developing high-quality proposals.
- Lead operationalization of IP Management at the field level.
- Conduct regular technical capacity assessments of IPs in the hubs.
- Ensure IP Compliance and Risk Mitigation.
- Establish a rigorous field-based monitoring system.
Required Experience
- At least 7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in humanitarian programming, with a focus on SRH and GBV.
- Proven experience in Field Coordination or managing sub-national offices in complex, conflict-affected environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in the HDP Nexus, specifically in transitioning emergency programs to development frameworks.
- Strong track record in people management and leading multi-disciplinary teams across remote locations.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Public Health, International Development, Social Sciences, or Medical Sciences.
