UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that incr...
UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian, and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement, and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors, and United Nations organizations. The New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners, in the delivery of the UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.
The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) Cluster supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services, UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), and the Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio. It provides services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.
UNOPS has signed an agreement with the United Nations to implement defined activities in support of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
This position will support the Country-based Pooled Fund Section (CBPFS) within the OCHA Pooled Fund Management Branch (PFMB), part of the Financing and Partnerships Division (FPD) at the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in New York. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.
The CBPFs are essential for supporting humanitarian action that saves lives, alleviates suffering and maintains human dignity. These multilateral instruments allocate funding based on the humanitarian needs and life-saving priorities identified at country level, embodying a commitment to a locally led, people-centred and effective response. There are currently 16 CBPFs and 4 Regional Funds – a recent addition to OCHA’s Pooled Funds portfolio drawing on the principles and approaches of CBPFs. In 2023, $1.1 billion was allocated to life-saving assistance for 34.5 million people.
Anticipatory Action (AA) enhances the efficiency of humanitarian aid by delivering life-saving assistance ahead of predictable emergencies, reducing their humanitarian impact and enhancing communities’ resilience to better withstand shocks. The CBPFs and Regional Funds are increasingly supporting anticipatory action, predominantly for getting ahead of predictable climate shocks and complementing core response functions.
Purpose and Scope of Assignment
Under the close collaboration with OCHA Chief of the CBPF Section under supervision of UNOPS Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
A comprehensive approach to anticipatory action is developed for the CBPFs and Regional Funds in line with the CBPF Global Guidelines, including identification of scope, strategic direction and required capacities. Individual CBPFs or Regional Funds are supported appropriately in considering or undertaking pilots to advance operationally and to generate learning.
The Humanitarian Operations Specialist will collaborate closely with OCHA’s Country Based Pooled Funds Section.
The incumbent of this position will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.