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II. Organizational Context
Over the past eighteen years Somalia has experienced a series of widespread conflicts and natural disasters (droughts and floods) resulting in massive death, displacement, the collapse of community support structures, and the decimation of livelihoods. An estimated 1.5 million people remained displaced at the end of 2009. In the first half of 2010 alone, some 169,000 people were displaced from different parts of the country, but especially from the capital Mogadishu. With continued violence and instability in parts of the country, weak governance structures and limited access to vulnerable populations in the south, Somalia continues to be characterized by a wide range of systematic human rights violations. These include on-going displacement, extra-judicial killings, arbitrary arrests and detentions, violations of rights of women and children and infringements on the rights of other vulnerable groups such as marginalised clans.
Given the challenging and worrying context of Somalia, OCHA will continue to play a key role to support the Humanitarian Coordinator in mobilization and coordination of an effective and principled humanitarian response. OCHA is particularly concerned that vulnerable communities and those at risk from natural disasters and conflict receive humanitarian assistance and
Under the leadership of the UN Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator for Somalia, OCHA maintains an office in Nairobi and a strong field presence inside Somalia; the primary objectives of OCHA Somalia include the following activities and objectives:
• 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.
• 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
• Enhance a protective environment that respects the human rights of all, including IDPs returnees and minority clans.
• Support to the Humanitarian Coordinator in the management of the Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF) and the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and resource mobilization on behalf of the Somalia humanitarian community.
Under the overall guidance of the Head of South/Central Office and the Deputy Head of Office, the Humanitarian Affairs Analyst will play a key role in ensuring the primary objectives of OCHA Somalia are met. This is expected to occur by contributing to the following:
III. Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of Key Functions:
1) Coordination of humanitarian response 2) Analysis of the humanitarian situation 3) Advocacy on key humanitarian issues 4) Information collection in support of response 5) Facilitation of Humanitarian Planning
- Coordination of humanitarian response
• Act as UNOCHA Focal Point in Elwak.
• Facilitate at field level day-to-day humanitarian coordination and interventions, including monitoring and joint policy making, particularly through the development of local coordination mechanisms and strengthening the cluster approach in Elwak.
• Work closely with local authorities to expand humanitarian access and to resolve issues of common concern of the international aid community.
• Participate in and/or lead inter-agency needs assessments.
• Facilitate inter-agency field missions and those of the Nairobi-based office staff. Work closely with the UN Department of Security and Safety (DSS), UN agencies, NGOs and other humanitarian partners to ensure a safe and effective operating environment.
• Conduct periodic reviews of the strategic coordination of relief and transitional activities.
• Support the monitoring of CHF projects in the field.
- Analysis of the humanitarian situation
• Analyze political, security, social and economic developments and their impacts on humanitarian and protection needs, as well as the operating environment, by field travel and data collection from OCHA sub-offices and partners, with the ultimate aim of identifying humanitarian needs and strengthening common situational analysis among the aid community.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the implementation of the Common Humanitarian Action Plan (CHAP) in the field.
- Advocacy on key humanitarian issues
• Advocate for and assist in the development of strengthened protection frameworks for IDPs, minorities, women and children.
• Promote the development of common strategies and plans of action that enhance the protection role of relief operations; advocate for principled humanitarian action and increase the standards and accountability of relief operations.
• Disseminate Humanitarian Principles, International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, including Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement, and other documents endorsed or adopted by the IASC.
- Information Collection in support of response
• Support the collection of field information to improve coordination activities and information products such as who does what where and inter-agency reports.
• Ensure timely and qualitative reporting to the Nairobi Office including through regular weekly field reports, monthly reports, daily updates if required.
• Gather information on issues affecting humanitarian situation, including social and economic developments, emphasing impact on vulnerability and opportunities for response • Establish relationships with key stakeholders in areas of operation to ensure humanitarian information flow from OCHA to partners and vice versa and ensure their participation in operations.
• Provide regular briefings and updates to partners on humanitarian situation.
- Facilitation of humanitarian planning
• Ensure the participation of local actors, including authorities, beneficiaries, and civil society, in the planning.
• Serve as CAP focal point in areas of coverage • Work with partners at field level to develop (CAP) process for zone and ensure partners are well briefed.
• Support Cluster Focal Points at district level in their planning and coordination activities.
• Actively participate and where necessary lead, contingency planning process at district or zonal level.
IV. Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on playing a strategic role in identifying humanitarian and access issues and problems to be addressed in the region of responsibility. Develop innovative suggestions and approaches to deal with problems as they arise. Timely delivery of outputs, in accordance with overall objectives and policies. Serve as an effective spokesperson and form strong partnerships with relevant parties to help meet OCHA’s objectives with respect to overall policy initiatives and coordination of humanitarian and emergency assistance.
V. Competencies and Critical Success Factors
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNOCHA Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office In-depth knowledge on humanitarian issues Ability to advocate and provide policy advice Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills Development and Operational Effectiveness Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian programmes and projects, mobilize resources Strong IT skills Ability to lead implementation of new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change Management and Leadership: Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
VI. Recruitment Qualifications Education: • Master’s Degree or equivalent in political science, sociology, law or international relations or related with a combination of relevant years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
• Minimum of two years post masters relevant experience or 4 years professional experience with a first level university degree in a similar position, at the national or international level preferably in complex emergency and inter-agency contexts, dealing with relief and transitional issues.
• Knowledge/working experience in UNOCHA is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of social science, development, humanitarian relief issues, law or journalism is desirable • Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of e-mail and MS Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.)
Language requirements: • Fluency in English is a requirement • Knowledge of Somali and Arabic is desirable.
VII. Submission of application
UNOCHA will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
Applications to be submitted on line at: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=24938
This vacancy announcement is also available on http://jobs.undp.org/
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