Humanitarian Coordination Assistant
Quick answer
UNDP is hiring a Humanitarian Coordination Assistant in Papua New Guinea to manage information sharing, coordinate humanitarian actions, and provide administrative support for emergency response programs.
- Role
- Humanitarian Coordination Assistant
- Organization
- UNDP
- Location
- Papua New Guinea
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Humanitarian Coordination Assistant role involves supporting the coordination of humanitarian actions in Papua New Guinea. The position is responsible for collecting and organizing information to monitor emergencies and manage communication between various stakeholders. It also includes administrative support for meetings, events, and training programs.
What you'll do
- Organize key stakeholder meetings and events
- Monitor humanitarian emergencies via social media and partner networks
- Develop and maintain contact lists for humanitarian focal points
- Manage content on the Papua New Guinea country page of HumanitarianResponse.Info
- Prepare reports, talking points, and presentations on humanitarian topics
- Support knowledge sharing and distribution of project tools
What it takes
- Minimum 6 years experience with secondary education or 3 years with a bachelor's degree
- Experience in disaster risk management and emergency response
- Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages
- Fluency in English or Tok Pisin
- At least 2 years of experience with meeting and event management
- Experience in planning and organizing
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is based in Papua New Guinea.
What is the compensation for this position?
The salary is not specified in the announcement.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates need experience in disaster risk management, emergency response, and humanitarian coordination, with a minimum of 3-6 years depending on education level.
How or when can I apply?
The application deadline is not specified in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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