Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Risk Management and Compliance)
Organizational Context
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), part of the UN Secretariat, is responsible for coordinating humanitarian actors to ensure effective responses to emergencies. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate principled humanitarian action, advocate for those in need, and promote preparedness. This role is within the Crisis Response Division in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reporting to the Head of the Humanitarian Financing Unit.
Job Purpose
The Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Risk Management and Compliance) will monitor and analyze humanitarian developments impacting the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF). This role involves preparing studies on relief issues, managing responses to audits and evaluations, and liaising with stakeholders to detect and address compliance issues in EHF-funded projects. The incumbent will provide technical assistance and training on risk management and compliance to EHF and Implementing Partners (IPs), contribute to policy documents like the EHF Operational Manual, and serve as the primary focal point for EHF risk management and compliance, ensuring adherence to global pooled fund guidelines. The role also includes advising on policy, monitoring IP compliance, leading the Eligibility Process, and providing capacity to address misconduct incidents.
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze humanitarian developments and emergency situations affecting the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF). Prepare studies on humanitarian relief and manage responses to audits and evaluations. Establish and maintain contact with UN agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders to identify compliance issues in EHF projects and verify control mechanisms. Provide technical assistance and training on risk management and compliance to EHF and Implementing Partners (IPs). Contribute to policy documents, guidance notes, and communications related to EHF risk management and compliance. Serve as the primary focal point for EHF risk management and compliance, ensuring adherence to global pooled fund guidelines. Advise EHF on risk and compliance policy issues. Monitor IP compliance with EHF requirements, lead the Eligibility Process, and manage responses to non-compliance. Provide technical capacity to address alleged and proven incidents of misconduct by IPs. Supervise junior staff as required.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis management, or related fields is required. Experience in compliance and risk management is essential. Desirable experience includes project management, supervision, monitoring and evaluation, administration, responding to fraud or SEA incidents, working within the UN system, and experience in the Eastern and Southern Africa region.
Skills
Professionalism, Planning & Organizing, Accountability, analytical capacity, technical expertise, research, ability to work under pressure, communication, attention to detail, integrity, and adherence to ethical standards.