23370 Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) (P)

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for Operations and overall supervision of the Regional Director (RD), and the guidance of the Department of Humanitarian Response and Recovery (DHRR) at Headquarters (HQ), the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) provides advice and supports the implementation of institutional policy from HQ in Country Offices (COs) across the Region. Specifically, the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) provides oversight, quality control, and thematic expertise to promote consistent, cohesive, and quality evidence-based programming. Together with other Regional Thematic Units (RTUs), the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) contributes to thought leadership on saving lives and protecting individuals on the move, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating regular pathways for migration. The RO Humanitarian Response and Recovery Unit also identifies regional opportunities and risks, fosters knowledge sharing, encourages policy and research development, and supports cross-thematic collaboration internally. Externally, the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) offers advocacy, policy, and technical programme recommend