Communications Senior Officer

Dutystation: New York, United States of America

Functional responsibilities

Under the close collaboration with OCHA Policy Branch and direct supervision of UNOPS Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Conduct research and prepare reports, studies and background papers for the Flagship Initiative Global Learning Forums, Global Humanitarian Policy Forum (GHFP) and related events.
• Draft high-level background documents and analytical reports to inform decision-making.
• Facilitate and monitor the implementation of the 2023-2026 OCHA Strategic Plan, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Organize the Flagship Global Learning Forum and GHPF and related events.
• Reach out to OCHA Offices, agencies and partners to document lessons, practice and facilitate exchanges of expertise and views on specific humanitarian issues.
• Prepare statements, key messages, correspondence, presentations, summaries and other required materials for the Flagship Global Learning Forums, GHPF and related events.
• Provide inputs for the Global Humanitarian Policy Forum including additional related reports relating to the Flagship Initiative.
• Follow-up on report of the Global Humanitarian Policy Forum.
• Provide Inputs to and follow-up the implementation of the 2023-2026 OCHA Strategic Plan.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*

a. Education:

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in international law, international affairs, political science or in a related field to the post description with two (2) years of relevant experience is required; OR.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) preferably in international law, international affairs, political science or in a related field to the post description with four (4) years of relevant experience is desirable.

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in research and analysis.
• Prior experience in desk research issues related to humanitarian action is required.

Desirable(The following experience and skillsare optional,candidates who do not have them are welcome to apply)

• Prior experience working within the UN system or similar organization is desirable.
• Prior experience in organizing events and workshops is desirable.

c. Language:

• Fluency in English (read, write, speak) is required.
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language (such as Spanish and French) is desirable.