Associate Coordination Officer
Organizational Context
This position is within the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in Kabul, part of the Development Pillar. The role reports directly to the Head of the Resident Coordinator Office and receives additional supervision from the UN Durable Solutions Adviser, contributing to the UN's coordination efforts in the country.
Job Purpose
The Associate Coordination Officer plays a crucial role in supporting and monitoring the UN's Peace and Development Agenda, UN Development Assistance Framework, and the United Nations Integrated Strategic Framework within Afghanistan. This involves collaborating with UN agencies, national stakeholders, government departments, international donors, and civil society to ensure effective coordination and follow-up on agreed actions. The position also involves analyzing trends in programmatic strategies, drafting reports and briefings, and contributing to data-driven planning and decision-making through the collection and analysis of relevant information. The role facilitates advocacy and engagement strategies, supports integrated working groups, and contributes to the overall coordination of UN activities.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include analyzing, engaging with, and supporting the development and monitoring of the UN's Peace and Development Agenda, UN Development Assistance Framework, and United Nations Integrated Strategic Framework. The role involves supporting UN agencies in their work within Integrated Working Groups, focusing on advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategies. Liaising with UN agencies, government departments, international donors, and civil society to facilitate timely follow-up on coordination actions is essential. The officer will provide coordination support for engagements arising from Global Solutions Hubs, monitor and report on trends in UN programmatic strategies, and draft situation reports and briefings. Additionally, the role contributes to data collection and analysis for planning and decision-making, utilizing data visualization methods, and gathering necessary background information for analysis.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressive experience in coordinating UN or international NGO program activities is required. Desirable experience includes expertise in development programming, particularly Durable Solutions, working with displaced populations, and inter-agency coordination on durable solutions and returnee response. Experience engaging with De facto Authorities, UN entities, NGOs, and partners is also required, as is the ability to coordinate inputs for analytical products.
Skills
Professionalism, Communication (speaking and writing effectively, listening, tailoring language), Planning and Organizing (goal setting, prioritization, time management, risk assessment, monitoring actions).