Humanitarian Response Manager

4 weeks ago

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey United Nations Population Fund Full time

At the United Nations Population Fund, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Humanitarian Response Manager to join our team in Gaziantep, Turkey.

The estimated annual salary for this position is $95,000 - $120,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Description

Company Overview:

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is an international development agency that works to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure effective and efficient coordination and programmatic support to UNFPA humanitarian programming in Gaziantep, Turkey.
  • Support the response and lead the UNFPA cross-border team for operations in north west Syria.
  • Manage a cross-functional team that ensures the provision of quality and timely Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender Based Violence (GBV) services.
  • Represent UNFPA during implementing partner, donor and inter-agency meetings.
  • Ensure strategic vision, rational decision-making and collaborative partnerships are prioritized, with the health and protection of women and girls at the center of all activities.
  • Provide direct support to the cross-border operation from Turkey to Syria, work closely with UN agencies, Syrian and International NGOs, and coordinate through the mechanisms put in place, such as the cluster system to provide humanitarian assistance to the crisis-affected communities in a manner consistent with the methodology outlined in the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Cluster system and Humanitarian Programme Cycle.
  • Oversee the preparation of UNFPA inputs to coordination meetings and others related to the humanitarian response, ensuring follow-up and attention to the organizational mandate.
  • Undertake field visits, as required, to camps, settlements, and host communities to gather information on the immediate/emerging needs of those in need and the services to be provided, and recommend strategic approaches for the delivery of quality SRH and GBV services.
  • Carefully manage implementing partner work plans, procurement, travel, HR-related (and other) requests are satisfactory and approvals are facilitated/completed.
  • Coordinate Gaziantep office's various interventions and represent UNFPA at Cluster / Working Group coordination meetings, with a focus on the SRH Working Group and the GBV Sub-Cluster.
  • Ensure inclusion of UNFPA mandate through participation in plans of the Clusters and other relevant sector working groups.
  • Lead on the inclusion of quality inputs from the Gaziantep office to ensure the inclusion of SRH and GBV in overall UN/NGO joint contingency/response plans (both in NWS and for the WOS).
  • Provide timely inputs towards donor reporting, including updates, briefings, presentations, and progress reports.
  • Ensure timely participation in WOS documents and efforts, including quarterly reporting, donor briefings, third party monitoring processes, and assessments.
  • Collaborate on resource mobilization proposals for the humanitarian response, closely coordinating with the Hub, the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Specialist in the regional office, and other thematic teams.
  • Contribute to quality and timely preparation of both NWS-focused and WOS funding appeals and proposals, including HRP, CERF and UNFPA HQs Emergency Fund, as well as bilateral funding, advocating for inclusion of the SRH and GBV needs of women and girls.
  • Assist in providing regular updates to OCHA and/or Cluster leads on UNFPA's humanitarian interventions to be included in situation reports (i.e.: OCHA SitRep).
  • Organize the collection, analysis, and documentation of data and information from UNFPA's humanitarian interventions, including lessons and good practices.
  • Provide regular updates and inputs to SitReps, donor briefs, and formal written progress reports.
  • Assist in preparing relevant advocacy materials and updates for relevant stakeholders and partners, including for UNFPA HQs, the Humanitarian Leadership Group, donors, etc.
  • Work with the Gaziantep office, the Hub and with the Arab States Regional Office focal points to provide visibility of UNFPA's work, within established parameters.
  • Lead, manage, and coach the UNFPA Gaziantep team and promote an environment that is conducive to team collaboration and delivery of results.
  • Coach and build the capacity of staff members and staff of implementing partners, as needed, by identifying capacity needs and establishing training and learning programmes.
  • Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • An advanced university degree in Humanitarian Assistance, Public Health, Social Sciences, Demography, Gender, and/or other related fields is required.
  • 7 years of relevant professional experience in coordinating, developing, and implementing humanitarian interventions in crisis settings is required.
  • Knowledge of the humanitarian response structures and roles/responsibilities of humanitarian actors is required.
  • Strong analytical, coordination, and organizational skills and ability to work efficiently under high pressure is required.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results is required.
  • Skills in building strategic alliances and partnerships, strong communication and networking, and excellent organizational skills is required.
  • Good level of emotional intelligence, empathy, and conflict management as well as negotiating skills is required.
  • Ability to self-manage, emotional intelligence, empathy, team spirit, conflict management as well as negotiating skills is required.
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills is required.
  • Knowledge of UNFPA and the Syria context is an asset.
  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is a strong asset.

Benefits

As a member of the UNFPA team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and generous paid time off.

We also offer a range of professional development opportunities, including training and mentorship programs, to help you grow and succeed in your career.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

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