Volunteer Opportunity as a Humanitarian Affairs Officer at UNV in Yemen

The United Nations Volunteers Program is offering a volunteer opportunity in Yemen as a Humanitarian Officer.

You will be responsible for:

• Contribute to the research process and drafting of materials and presentations on the humanitarian situation or emerging issues identified.
• Support the Chair of the RCT and the ICWG in preparing and facilitating meetings, as well as writing minutes and follow-up points.
• Organizing and/or participating in working groups, meetings, conferences, training, consultations with agencies and other partners, and other activities with the aim of improving humanitarian response, promoting humanitarian principles, and mainstreaming cross-cutting issues.
• Help in organizing and/or participating in field missions to build consensus on humanitarian needs and priorities, and improve humanitarian access.
• Provide the necessary support for organizing and facilitating high-level visits.
• Perform any other duties requested of you.

• You must be between 27 and 80 years old.
• The candidate must be a citizen or legal resident of the country of appointment.
• 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• It is preferred that you have experience with any United Nations organization.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills.
• High interpersonal skills; cultural and social sensitivity; The ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a variety of partners, including various community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at various levels.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national staff.
• General computer knowledge, including the ability to work on various MS Office programs (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; Familiarity with office technology equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of English.
• Proficiency in the Arabic language.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field of political or social sciences, law, international studies, business administration, management, public administration, science, or any other related field.
• Work-related competencies and values:
• Professionalism at work.
• Integrity at work.
• Teamwork skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Communication skills.
• Flexibility at work.

About UN Volunteer:

International UN Volunteers promote peace and development in communities around the globe while upholding the ideals and aspirations of the United Nations. They come from 160 countries, representing many cultures and backgrounds, and bring a wide variety of perspectives and approaches.

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