Humanitarian Affairs Analyst (HAA), Bossaso

Position Information

Title: Humanitarian Affairs Analyst (HAA), UNOCHA Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment (Local) Level: NOA Direct Supervisor: Head of Bossaso UNOCHA Office Duty station: Bossaso Duration: One Year (with Possibility of extension)

II. Organizational Context

Given the current crisis in Somalia, OCHA has to scale up its support to the Humanitarian Coordinator in mobilization and coordination of an effective and principled humanitarian response. OCHA is particularly concerned about vulnerable communities and those at risk due to current drought and conflict. Under the leadership of the UN Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator for Somalia, OCHA maintains an office in Nairobi and a field presence inside Somalia; the primary objectives of OCHA Somalia include the following:

  1. Advocate for access to basic services, especially water, sanitation, education and health for vulnerable communities, including collection, analysis and dissemination of information and negotiation of access.
  2. Coordinate the implementation of humanitarian response in Somalia with UN agencies and programmes, national and international NGOs and local authorities/communities as appropriate with focus on strengthening the Cluster Approach.
  3. Enhance a protective environment that respects the human rights of all, including IDPs, returnees and minority clan.

The HAA is expected to have comprehensive knowledge of Somalia, UNOCHA operations, humanitarian partners, operations of the government and NGOs. As such the HAA provides the elements of institutional memory and local networking essential to the credibility and authority of the statements and documents provided by OCHA and the Humanitarian Coordinator. They work with little supervision in the field, and are expected to prepare concise reports and analysis and are an integral part of the OCHA Team in Somalia.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of key functions:

 Information Collection in support of Humanitarian Analysis and Response,  Information Sharing  Development of coordination and cooperation mechanisms among stakeholders  Monitoring and Reporting  Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

  1. Ensure accurate Information Collection in support of Humanitarian Analysis and Response, focusing on the achievement of the following results: • Review incoming field reports, prepare summaries of field activities and flag important issues to senior management • Actively participate in the Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP), and CAP Mid-Year Review and End-year Review processes. • Gather and verify information on issues affecting the humanitarian situation, emphasizing opportunities for response. • Supports regional analysis and interface with the AIM working group to extract key action points that need follow up from assessments undertaken and the humanitarian Dashboard.

  2. Ensure facilitation of information sharing among partners focusing on achievement of the following: • Pro-actively share information with OCHA and relevant stakeholders on pertinent issues. • Identify key pieces of information that will assist with organizational decision-making with a particular focus on improving humanitarian response.

  3. Ensure the development of coordination and cooperation mechanisms among stakeholders focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Support existing coordination mechanisms and assist in the establishment of new field coordination wherever required. • Establish relationships with key stakeholders, including non-traditional humanitarian actors, in areas of operation to ensure humanitarian information flow from OCHA to partners and vice versa and ensure their participation in operations

  1. Ensure proper monitoring and reporting focusing on achievement of the following:

• Support the collection of field information to monitor and improve ongoing response, coordination activities and information products. • Prepare succinct reports on the key humanitarian issues in the districts and workings with district level partners provide analysis on response gaps and advocacy issues

  1. Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Identification of sources of information related to coordination. • Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to country policy goals. • Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

IV. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the overall coordination of humanitarian and emergency assistance. The root causes of the humanitarian/emergency situations are appreciated, ensuring that strong and effective responses are mounted. This facilitates operational agencies in succeeding in their core objectives, building of strong partnerships with relevant parties and the achievement of OCHA’s objectives.

V. Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda

Level 1.2: preparing information for advocacy  Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating OCHA’s priorities

Results-Based Programme Development and Management

Level 1.2: Contributes into results through primary research and analysis  Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration  Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation

Building Strategic Partnerships

Level 1.2: Maintaining a network of contacts  Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues  Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches

Level 1.2: Enhancing processes or products  Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things  Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches

Resource Mobilization

Level 1.2: Providing inputs to resource mobilization strategy  Collects, researches and analyzes information on resource mobilization and utilization, drafts reports and documents and maintains information/databases on potential and actual donors and donor funded projects

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Level 1.2: Basic research and analysis  Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things  Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise Level 1.2: Fundamental knowledge of own discipline  Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position  Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning  Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments  Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments

Global Leadership and Advocacy for OCHA’s Goals

Level 1.2.: Preparing information for global advocacy  Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for OCHA’s goals for a variety of audiences  Maintains a functioning network of contacts in the media and civil society, to promote a better understanding of OCHA’s priorities and to support advocacy efforts

Client Orientation

Level 1.2: Establishing effective client relationships  Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion  Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines  Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients

Core Competencies  Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
 Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment  Self-development, initiative-taking  Acting as a team player and facilitating team work  Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively  Creating synergies through self-control  Managing conflict  Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing are the responsibility of each staff member.  Informed and transparent decision making

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: • Master’s Degree or equivalent in political science, sociology, law, international relations or other related fields with up to 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level.

• A relevant first level university degree with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: • Up to 2 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in complex emergency and inter-agency contexts, dealing with relief and transitional issues. • Familiarity with UN policies, rules and procedures, particularly in relation to humanitarian response and coordination, and knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian assistance, especially the humanitarian reform agenda. • Ability to research, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information. • Ability to express clearly and concisely, ideas and concepts in written and oral form.

• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language requirements: • Proficiency in both oral and written English • Knowledge of Somali is a requirement.

How to apply:

“Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit electronic application by visiting http://jobs.undp.org/

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