Overview
The Geographic Area Officer will support programme implementation within a designated operational area, focusing on relief and reconstruction operations in Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Emergency Response Coordinator in monitoring operational activities, including logistics, transportation, staff deployment, and security arrangements.
- Provide technical and operational support to staff, consultants, implementing partners, and service providers.
- Participate in area-level coordination meetings with various stakeholders.
- Support the preparation and updating of area-level workplans and distribution plans.
- Contribute technical inputs to the design and implementation of assessment and programme monitoring tools.
- Monitor and support the implementation and reporting of all programme activities.
- Provide regular updates and reports to the Emergency Response Coordinator.
- Contribute to the development of monitoring and evaluation plans and tools.
- Support the implementation of IOM and donor visibility requirements.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Required Experience
- Two years of relevant professional experience with a Master's degree in Political or Social Sciences, Humanitarian Affairs, Law, International Relations, Disaster Risk Reduction/Disaster Risk Management, or a related field; or, four years of relevant professional experience with a University degree in the same fields.
- Experience in humanitarian response, complex and post-conflict emergency operations at an international level.
- Experience in liaison with government authorities, donors, national and international institutions and multi-stakeholders.
- Experience in programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience working in the Pacific Region.
- Previous experience as Area Manager is an added advantage.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Humanitarian Affairs, Law, International Relations, Disaster Risk Reduction/Disaster Risk Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or, University degree in the above fields.
