Senior Operations Officer

hace 2 semanas


Panama Unhcr A tiempo completo

Duties and Qualifications Senior Operations OfficerOrganizational Setting and Work RelationshipsThe Senior Operations Officer normally works under the direct supervision of the Senior Operations Coordinator or Head of the Office and may have alternative reporting relationships depending on the structure and size of the Operation. S/he and will be the focal person responsible for liaising with Partners through sector meetings and other coordination mechanisms in the Area of responsibility (AoR). S/he will liaise with relevant sections at HQ/Region/Field on a wide range of issues concerning the operations such as protection, resource mobilization and allocations, human resources, budget, compliance, staff welfare and security matters. The incumbent may supervise professional and/or support staff.

S/he will actively support the regional operational planning process, reporting and monitoring as well as mapping of areas where persons of concern are currently located in the AoR. The incumbent will contribute to progress on issues such as negotiations on Partnership Project agreements, contractual service agreements, and management of Administrative Budgets related to the AoR.Within UNHCR, the incumbent has regular contact with other sections/units at Headquarters and with field offices on issues related UNHCR's programme in the operations/countries within the AoR. External contacts are with, UN agencies and NGOs on UNHCR's programmes in the operations/countries covered under the AoR.Duties-Serve as the focal point for the operations within the AoR and follow up on situational realities, challenges and developments which may have an impact on the refugees, IDP situations, and other persons of concern.Analyse information received concerning new refugee situations in the AoR and present coherent, consistent and credible proposals to address the emergency needs.Manage the process of gathering information, preparation of analytical papers and formulating recommendations for action for the operations within the AoR.Contribute to the preparation of action plans to address any operational/legal gaps that have been identified; and ensure advice/guidance is provided to field offices to improve the delivery of assistance of refugees and other persons of concern (PoCs).Provide guidance and support for communication, and sharing of best practices amongst countries/operations in the AoR as well as with other entities in the field and at Headquarters.Coordinate with field offices for provision of timely, coherent, consistent, quality information about their operations.In the bureaux, support senior staff in the preparation of the official submissions to the meetings of the Budget Committee and Contracts' Committee, and advocate for resources required for the operations to meet their objectives, especially during Annual Planning Reviews, Mid-Year Reviews and ad hoc resource allocation consultations. Analyse Country offices' requests concerning material requirements and staffing and initiate/coordinate appropriate action to provide Country offices with relevant and timely decisions and direction.In the field, coordinate and supervise the field activities in the areas of protection and programme in the AoR.

Build the capacity of local partners and civil society through training and other initiatives. Liaise with local Government authorities and operational partners on issues relating to the protection and assistance of PoCs. Supervise and monitor the implementation of UNHCR projects.Monitor the implementation of programmes within the AoR through regular missions and participate in on-going needs assessments.Keep the various sections and technical units at the Bureau and HQ informed on issues related to the implementation of UNHCR's programmes within the AoR.Maintain a wide range of external contacts with Permanent Missions, donors, and civil society organization.Perform other related duties as required.Minimum QualificationsYears of Experience / Degree LevelFor P4/NOD - 9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate degreeField(s) of Education Political Science; Economics; Social Science;Business Administration; Law; or other relevant field.Certificates and/or Licenses Programme Management;Relevant Job ExperienceEssential: Experience in field operations. At least 5 years of relevant experience in an international capacity.

**Understanding of UNHCR mandate and operations.Desirable**: Strong operational background and political awareness. Experience working with UNHCR; or other UN entities or partners preferably in the area of refugee or humanitarian operations. Proven track record in emergency preparedness, response and management.Functional Skills MG-Field Operations Management;MG-Coordination;(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service j



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