Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Fund Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s) – in close coordination with the Humanitarian Fund Unit, the UN Volunteer will:
- Support the Humanitarian Financing Unit Programs team in the daily functions of managing the LHF-funded projects, including work on communicating the work of the Fund to external stakeholders through social media and stories from the field. The role involves close liaison with the LHF Programme Officer and Programme Assistant, but also with OCHA HQ colleagues in the Country-based Pooled Funds Section on issues where support is required, and LHF-funded and potential partners (national and international NGOs, Red Cross/Red Crescent and UN agencies).
- Work closely with the LHF Programme Team to ensure the smooth running of LHF-funded grants. This includes ensuring documentation related to from partner project reporting and monitoring outcomes are accurately reflected in the online systems, and all timelines for partner submission of reports are tracked and submissions are dealt with in a timely manner.
- Work closely with the LHF Finance Team to ensure coherence of communication with partners on LHF finance and programme-related documentation in online systems.
- Continuously liaise and support partners with questions and concerns in a timely and supportive manner.
- Support the Programme team in monitoring aspects of LHF Risk Management work to validate and analyze project implementation, including preparing documentation in advance of missions, liaising with partners to arrange meetings and joining Programme Officer on field visits to project locations.
- Support the Programme Assistant in conducting Induction meetings explaining to prospective partners the scope of work of the LHF, its purpose, and its general practices in addition to guiding the organization in the registration process and the different criteria to be eligible for funding.
- Support to the LHF Programme Assistant in LHF Partner Capacity Assessment and Due Diligence Processes by liaising with partners to collect, analyze and assess partner documentation to complete eligibility processes. Join where necessary Induction meetings explaining to prospective partners the scope of work of the LHF, its purpose, and its general practices in addition to guiding the organization in the registration process and the different criteria to be eligible for funding.
- Support to Programme team in analyzing data reported by Implementing Partners (Progress and Final Narrative Reports) to ensure achievement of objectives and ask for additional information/documents when needed.
- Support to Programme team in analyzing No cost extension requests and proceed when appropriate with the issuance of the amended grant agreement.
- Support the HFU during allocation periods in taking notes during Strategic Review Committee meetings, updating partner scoring sheets in the online system and perform other tasks as required during this busy period twice per year.
Intervention Sectors
Development
Location
- Lebanon
- Beirut
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
1200 to 1500 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH THE BELOW LINK WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Apply here: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1686541030721792
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
3 to 5 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, political science or any related field;
• At least 3 years of professional work experience in the development or humanitarian fields or other relevant programs at the national and/or international level; experience with NGOs is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
• Strong theoretical and practical background in a social science, including if possible analytical experience;
• Demonstrated adequate technical experience and know-how to undertake the necessary analytical work needed to identify NGO’s weaknesses and needs;
• Knowledge and/or experience with OCHA and humanitarian coordination mechanisms;
• Experience in conducting multi-stakeholder consultation process;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian work, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
• At least 3 years of professional work experience in the development or humanitarian fields or other relevant programs at the national and/or international level; experience with NGOs is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
• Strong theoretical and practical background in a social science, including if possible analytical experience;
• Demonstrated adequate technical experience and know-how to undertake the necessary analytical work needed to identify NGO’s weaknesses and needs;
• Knowledge and/or experience with OCHA and humanitarian coordination mechanisms;
• Experience in conducting multi-stakeholder consultation process;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian work, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Basic
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No