Consultant

Contract: SSA Contract
Duty Station: Jerusalem
Duration: Six months
Starting date: As soon as possible

Background
The OCHA Office in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) has responsibility for inter-agency coordination in complex emergencies and in natural disasters. In the context of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the oPt, the OCHA Office has a specific responsibility for (a) disseminating information and policies to the humanitarian community, authorities and donors, as well as supporting resource mobilization efforts; (b) assisting in the identification of humanitarian priorities and needs as well as the coordination of resource mobilization efforts; and (c) disseminating information on the impact of natural disasters, the response thereto and the need for international assistance.

Summary of duties:
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the oPt Inter-Cluster and CAP Coordinator the consultant will carry out the following tasks:
-Conduct a survey of humanitarian surveys in the oPt and establish a database / filing system for these products;
-Develop a filing system / database for CAP projects;
-Sensitize humanitarian partners on the use of these filing systems / databases;

Qualifications:
-2 years of experience in archiving, or administration or related field;
-Fluency in spoken and written English; knowledge of basic Arabic would be an asset;
-Excellent drafting and analytical skills;
-Knowledge of OCHA mandate and products and understanding of the Consolidate Appeal Process (CAP) would be an asset;
-Solid inter-personal and communication skills;
-Ability to work within a team;

How to apply:

All applicants are requested to email the completed United Nations Personal History Form (UNP-
11) in English providing full details of education, present and past employment, language skills, computer skills, etc. to the OCHA oPt Office by using the following e-mail address:
[email protected]. The UN P-11 form can be downloaded from here P11 Form

It would be appreciated your stating your full name and the OCHA vacancy notice number (04-
10-015) as the subject in your e-mail application.
Only qualified candidates should apply and only those who have been short listed will be
contacted.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 07 January 2011