This position is located in the Operations and Advocacy Division (OAD), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.

This position-specific job opening is being advertised for the position of Head of Office OCHA Myanmar, in Yangon. Under the overall supervision of the Director of Operations and Advocacy Division, the incumbent will report to a Deputy Director of OAD.

Within delegated authority, under the overall leadership and direction of the Director of the Operations and Advocacy Division (OAD) of OCHA, and supporting the UN Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC), the Head of Office will discharge and be responsible for the following functions:

I. Humanitarian Policy

● Serve as senior policy advisor to the UN RC/HC, the UN Country Team (UNCT) and the humanitarian country team on humanitarian principles and initiatives.

● Develop and maintain contacts with the international community in order to raise awareness and advocate for issues of humanitarian concerns.

● Act to strengthen cooperation among the humanitarian community on policy issues of inter-agency concern and serve as a key interlocutor with relevant Government partners.

II. Humanitarian Programming / Coordination

● Provide strategic support to the UN RC/HC in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the work plan of the humanitarian community, soliciting and negotiating inputs with relevant authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, etc.

● Consult on a regular basis with the UN RC/HC, Heads of UN Agencies and Programmes, NGOs heads of mission, the government, and the donor community on all appropriate aspects of the implementation and delivery of humanitarian activities, to ensure that coordination structures at local, provincial and national levels operate in a coherent and cost-effective manner.

● Support the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of humanitarian programs, facilitating incorporation of lessons learned, policy guidelines etc. into humanitarian response activities.

III. Office Management / OCHA Representation

● Serve as the OCHA Head of Office in designated duty station, providing oversight of all programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the efficient functioning of the OCHA office and sub-offices, and being accountable for the use of resources and for the results obtained.

● Ensure regular and effective supervision of OCHA staff, particularly by leading, managing, developing, and training staff; foster teamwork and communication amongst staff; and strengthen linkages between the staff in field, regional and headquarters offices.

● Promote OCHA's mandate, objectives, and tools in the designated area through contacts with the government, diplomatic missions, UN entities, non-governmental organizations, and the media.

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