Nura Labadi

Provided technical and substantive support to the implementation of projects on women's political participation in Yemen; ensured political outreach through establishing and leading coordination mechanisms such as the Technical Advisory Group (TAG), track II, on gender equality for high-level (political) partners to enhance coordination and cooperation, including through identifying current gaps in programming; engaged with representatives of political parties and other stakeholders to support UN Women's implementation of project activities on women's roles in conflict settings; Ensured adequate documentation including political analyses and monitoring of program implementation and results related to programs and act as a donor focal point; prepared concept notes, policy documents, political profiles, and speeches; acted as the focal point of the Office of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen on gender events and other political missions, and provided substantive input to the peacebuilding process.

Assisted my manager in day-to-day tasks, responding to requests from colleagues, staff, and executives; prepared correspondences, letters, reports, evaluations, and notes for files; administered services contracts of the office; counseled concerned departments in the preparation, discussion, and approval of premises services contracts; writing SoPs and drafting ToRs as required in line with environmental aspects; participated in admin meetings in terms of premises, transport, travel, security, and similar services; supported in preparing TAs and issuing visa entry for staff as required; monitored the workflow of TAs to ensure compliance with the travel rules and as per the agreement; organized office in the branch office and field locations including the camps; dealt with financial operations related to the premises and travel; issued payment requests to suppliers, and supported in collecting time sheets and keeping track of office work; developed a conference report including the main outcomes of the discussions; provided regular informal briefs regarding developments when required as well as concept notes and policy documents; maintained awarenes

Arranged Rep & Dep Rep work activities, appointments, meetings, and interviews; updated Rep's calendars. Arranged and escorted visitors; replied to queries that have been addressed to Rep/Dep. Rep office; setup up of any meetings that have been requested by the management office both internal and external, some involving high-ranking officials. Writing reports and preparing formal/informal translations; receiving official correspondences, and maintaining the follow-up system; liaised and coordinating work between the Government of Jordan and the office at an appropriate level with other units/sections, HQ services, regional representations, and country offices as applicable; facilitated the work of the unit; notes taker of Rep/ Dep. Rep. meetings and during high officials’ meetings; developed clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; designed training for managers at the office of UNHCR dealing with refugees; undertook research to meet the needs of the managers and council members, so that they are able to undertake their duties efficiently and effectively dealing with the refugee crisis.

Arranged meetings, both internal and external, involving high-ranking officials; prepared formal/informal translations; liaised at an appropriate level with other sections, HQ services, regional representations, and country offices as applicable; to facilitate the work of the operation; assisted in the preparation of visit programs, briefings on issues covered by the unit, and collection of documentation for briefing kits; talking points, and other materials for missions, meetings, and visits; developed country programming processes and products, including the work plan, strategic note, and program/ project documents, the implementation of the UNHCR’s high-level missions and events; liaised with multiple stakeholders including ambassadors, politicians, NGOs, and civil society to ensure alignment to the corporate standards related to the monitoring of the UNHCR’s events. Prepared briefing notes, and any other strategic notes or documents for the Rep. and Dep. Rep. of UNHCR; provided technical support to planning processes and similar exercises; prepared briefing materials for the UNHCR heads of units on issues to be discussed in events and meetings; participated in the UNHCR’S review in the HQ and reported on the outcomes of this review.