Overview
The Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Risk Management and Compliance) monitors and analyzes humanitarian developments, organizes studies, and provides technical assistance related to risk management and compliance for the Democratic Republic of Congo Humanitarian Fund.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management or emergency situations in assigned country/area which may impact performance of Democratic Republic of Congo Humanitarian Fund (DRC HF);
- Organizes and prepares studies on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues and organizes follow-up work management response related to audits and evaluations of Country-Based Pooled Fund (CBPFs).
- 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 activities to provide risk management training and undertakes in-depth reviews.
- 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, correspondence, etc. related to risk management and compliance in the context of Country-Based Humanitarian Pooled Funds.
- Serves as the primary focal point on monitoring and risk management and compliance of the DRCHF; keeps abreast of latest developments, liaises with other humanitarian organizations, etc., ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms in line with global country based pooled fund guidelines.
- Reviews and provides advice to DRCHF manager on policy issues related to risk and compliance;
- Organizes and participates in work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters.
- Performs other duties as requested by the Head of the Humanitarian Financing Unit.
Required Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area is required. Experience in risk management and compliance is required. Humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is desirable. Experience within the UN Common System or other international organization is desirable. Experience in the West and Central Africa region is desirable.
Qualifications
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
