Programme Associate - UNOCHA

Job Purpose and Organizational Context

This position is in the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN- OCHA) Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC). This position reports to Regional Disaster Response Advisor.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:

Officers/Managers/Representatives responsible of preparedness and response for humanitarian action, disaster management and information management experts, experts and focal points for specific transversal programmes, projects and subjects at regional and at country level. Resident Coordinator Office and focal point or responsible for humanitarian coordination structures in country.

OCHA Officers/Managers of units and branches at headquarter or regional level including interaction with other units, partners and Country Offices, Member states authorities and representatives from the region, sub-regional bodies and donors. 

Results Expected: 

The person in this role provides reliable support for the coordination and implementation of humanitarian preparedness and response activities. The person contributes to the monitoring of the humanitarian situation, carrying out basic research and demonstrating a solid understanding of the humanitarian context and emergency‑related priorities. This person is expected to perform their tasks with increasing autonomy, ensuring timely follow‑up on required actions and proactively identifying issues and potential solutions. The person maintains well‑organized work processes and produces accurate information and reports under general supervision. The role also involves close monitoring of the regional agenda, progress on the annual workplan, and ongoing activities, while maintaining effective and timely interaction with colleagues and partners, both inside and outside the organization, to support processes related to disaster preparedness and response, coordination and partnerships, information management, advocacy and reporting, as well as humanitarian financing.

Duties and Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Programme Associate will be responsible for the following duties:

Competencies

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Experience

Language

Equal opportunity

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UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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