Details: Mission and objectives: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) coordinates humanitarian action to ensure crisis-affected people receive the assistance and protection they need. It works to overcome obstacles that impede humanitarian assistance from reaching people affected by crises, and it provides leadership in mobilizing assistance and resources on behalf of the humanitarian system. OCHA is not an operational agency directly engaged in the delivery of humanitarian programmes, and its added value is as an honest broker, facilitator, thought leader, and global advocate, providing support to the humanitarian system. We have strong relationships with the world’s Governments and humanitarian organizations, including UN partners, NGOs, and local communities. We mobilize international assistance when Governments request help with emergency response. We bring national and international partners together, often hundreds at once, to deliver the best possible assistance. We provide tools and services to help aid workers collaborate and coordinate around common themes of aid, such as food, water, and health care. We work to ensure that no one is left behind. We help humanitarian organizations reach more people in need, with a focus on women, children, and people with disabilities. We analyse needs, and we prioritize, plan, and coordinate relief work so humanitarian organizations can deliver aid to people who need it most. In fulfilling its coordination mandate, OCHA is guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. Context: The assignment context for a position working for OCHA (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) would typically involve providing support to humanitarian response efforts, coordination of humanitarian activities, information management, advocacy, and policy development related to humanitarian crises and emergencies. This could include support roles in information management, analyst, reporting, coordination among other activities. The work may involve collaborating with various stakeholders including UN agencies, governments, NGOs, and affected communities to ensure effectiveness. Task description: Under the direct supervision of Barbara Batista, Head of Office (OIC), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: - Contribute to strengthening the efforts of the OCHA´s mandate by supporting the work at the national and departmental level with the different units (coordination, analysis/communications, and information management). - Provide logistical and substantive support in the development of workshops and seminars at the country and regional levels. - Support convening coordination meetings, prepare documents, hold pre-meetings, take notes, and follow up agreements. - Play the role of facilitator and make presentations, when required. - Support the development, review, and editing of key messages, talking points, donor reports, weekly humanitarian situation reports, humanitarian situation, and response presentations, as well as other documents required within the framework of OCHA Colombia's programmatic activities. - Contributes to the preparation of various unit products, especially during the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC) process, including analysis notes, reports, and inputs for information products, establishing necessary links with field coordination colleagues and other key actors. - Support processes related to the flagship initiative, especially on localization and anticipatory actions. - Among other activities as required. Requirements: - Humanitarian affairs, experience in a complex emergency environment is an advantage. - Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience in another culture (i.e., studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded. - 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. Competencies and values: - Adaptability and Flexibility - Building Trust - Client Orientation - Commitment and Motivation - Commitment to Continuous Learning - Communication - Creativity - Ethics and Values - Integrity - Planning and Organizing - Professionalism - Respect for Diversity - Technological Awareness - Working in Teams Area(s) of expertise: - Communication - Community development - Crisis and emergency response Required education level: Bachelor's degree Other information: Living conditions in any of the destinations of OCHA Colombia are generally good. According to an assessment by UNDSS, Bogotá DC is rated as "low" risk for living and working, offering favourable and safe conditions for all staff. The city faces security issues associated with its overall growth as the capital and the ongoing risk to both national and foreign officials. Bogotá offers a wide range of activities including tourism, theatre, cinema, cultural and sports events, and restaurants serving local and regional cuisine as well as international dishes. Medical services in major cities (private clinics and hospitals) are available, although some clinics may require upfront payment before admitting a patient, even in emergency situations. Visitors should take medical precautions and seek advice before traveling. Travelers to rural areas, including Urabá, Chocó, Córdoba, Putumayo, Vichada, Guainía, Guaviare, Meta, Amazonas, Casanare, Vaupés, Norte de Santander, and Caquetá, should have certificates for yellow fever, malaria, measles, and chickenpox vaccines, as some airlines may require passengers to carry such documents. Rural areas continue to be affected by activities of illegal armed groups (ELN, and recently emerging armed groups) and clashes between them and the Colombian Armed Forces.