Country: Somalia
Closing date: 05 Sep 2018
Job Title: Senior Cluster Coordinator (CCCM)
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
Deadline for applications: 5 September 2018 (midnight Geneva time) Similar positions available in multiple locations.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
In complex humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters where UNHCR is designated as the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster Lead Agency under the Cluster Approach, the position of Senior Cluster Coordination Officer (CCCM) performs a dedicated coordination, strategy development and advocacy function. The Senior Cluster Coordination Officer (CCCM) reports directly to the UNHCR Country Representative who has final accountability for the performance of UNHCR as Cluster Lead Agency. Additionally, the Senior Cluster Coordination Officer (CCCM) liaises with the Global Senior Cluster Coordination Officer (CCCM) who has global responsibility for the performance of UNHCR as the Global Cluster Lead Agency.
The Senior Cluster Coordination Officer (CCCM) effectuates UNHCR's commitment to work within the framework of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) and the Cluster Approach. The UNHCR CCCM Lead Agency functions, embodied in the role of Senior Cluster Coordination Officer (CCCM), are critical in ensuring UNHCR¿s leadership within a diverse community of humanitarian actors and service providers working in camps, collective centres and camp-like settings. The Senior Cluster Coordination Officer (CCCM) is expected to perform UNHCR's lead role in the CCCM Cluster and to impartially represent the interests of the members of the CCCM Cluster, including the provision of active support, as applicable, to sub-clusters or working groups of the Cluster which may be coordinated by other Agencies. As a result, Senior Cluster Coordination Officer (CCCM) leads an inter-agency team in an environment that requires high standards of accountability and demonstrable leadership, coordination, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and in which the principles of partnership and collaboration are essential.
The Senior Cluster Coordination Officer (CCCM) represents the CCCM Cluster in Inter-Cluster Coordination mechanisms. They ensure appropriate cross-sectoral coordination with other related clusters such as WASH, Shelter, Protection and others; advocates for durable solutions in the humanitarian response; leads the mainstreaming of early recovery activities in the CCCM Cluster; and spearheads the integration of cross-cutting issues into the work of the CCCM Cluster.
The Senior Cluster Coordination Officer (CCCM) works closely with and/or directly supervises a multi-functional CCCM Cluster Support team ready to provide support in information management, needs assessment, coordination, monitoring, reporting and advocacy.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master's) in Law, Political Science, Economics, International Relations, Business Administration, Social Science or related fields plus minimum 8 years of relevant experience in different international organizations (e.g. UN agencies, INGOs, IOs, Donors, Red Cross Red Crescent). Work experience in the Region would be an advantage.. Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) plus 9 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 7 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
- Excellent leadership, coordination, and presentation skills. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. Excellent knowledge of the Humanitarian reform process and the role of the humanitarian community (UN System, Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, and NGO), preferably in Camp Coordination and Camp Management.
- Extensive knowledge of current humanitarian issues
- Good knowledge of CCCM and protection technical guidelines and standards.
- Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- CCCM Cluster Coordination Training
- Camp Management Training
- UNHCR Coordination Learning Programme (CO-LEAD)
- UNHCR Management Learning Programme
- UNHCR Tri-Cluster Knowledge and Coordination Skills Training
- UNHCR Workshop on Emergency Management
- Applied knowledge in UNHCR mandate, its policies and priorities in relation to IDPs and CCCM
- Demonstrated expertise in program management and reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of additional UN languages.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should apply at the UNHCR Career Page 'international vacancies' section atwww.unhcr.org/careers .
Deadline for applications: 5 September 2018 (midnight Geneva time).
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.