UNDP National Field Analyst Jobs in South Sudan
Background
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Humanitarian Access, the National Field Analyst will be responsible for supporting and strengthening the capacities of the Government of South Sudan and humanitarian agencies to prepare for mitigate and respond to humanitarian emergencies in South Sudan.
Job Purpose
The National Field Analyst (NFA) will contribute to OCHA South Sudan’s collective efforts to improve humanitarian access.
The incumbent will engage with relevant stakeholders to ensure that their perspectives are considered and incorporated in designing Humanitarian Access planning frameworks and policy.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervisor of the Head of Humanitarian Access, the National Field Analyst will:
Support the Head of Humanitarian Access in serving as the key focal point within the humanitarian system for NGOs, UN agencies and Government partners within the assigned geographical area of responsibility.
Be informed and able to represent the interests of humanitarian actors within a given state or sector and advise on humanitarian priorities and principles
Build Relationships with Actors to support humanitarian operations:
Build collaborative and effective relationships with all actors, both humanitarian and non-humanitarian, to ensure that all available resources and actors are ready to support humanitarian operations when necessary.
Monitor, track humanitarian incidents and share reports with partners:
Monitor and track all new humanitarian incidents. Document all developments and share through verbal or written reports/briefings with field-level, implementing partners and the OCHA Head of Field Coordination in Juba.
Support the collection of field information to improve coordination activities and effectively map areas of humanitarian.
needs and response activities.
Contribute to the development of reporting and public information products through preparation of weekly internal field reports
Hosting of high-level field visits and missions and assessments:
Support the OCHA office by participating in, as needed, the preparation and hosting of high-level field visits and missions and assessments, lessons learned and evaluations.
Work in close collaboration with Government authorities and seek opportunities to increase the humanitarian capacity of
local authorities.
Gender-sensitive needs assessment:
Ensure the use of gender-sensitive needs assessment, needs analysis and response strategy development. Promote the use of the interagency agreed guidelines, sphere standards, criteria of intervention, and checklists agreed at inter sector level;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Sub Office of the Head of Field Coordination
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s degree is required and bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience in social sciences in lieu of Master
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
Up to 2 years’ experience in a similar position with an international organization engaged in relief and development work in South Sudan.
Experience in conducting humanitarian assessments and in implementing humanitarian programs.
Experience with humanitarian coordination, preferably in leadership roles.
Experience working with Government of South Sudan humanitarian counterparts and capacity building. Understanding of humanitarian operations and principles; Ability to communicate clearly with a demonstrated openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of actors under significant time and logistical constraints and deliver results; Excellent computer knowledge (Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint), E-Mail programmes (Lotus Notes preferred or MS Outlook), Internet search machines and responsible virus free internet usage.; knowledge of handling GPS receivers and Thuraya phone will be an added advantage.
Provides technical support to sectors as requested.
Assists in the establishment and maintenance of contacts with other UN agencies, NGOs, other humanitarian actors, and relevant government counterparts.
Supports sectors to improve the efficiency of the humanitarian response through effective analyses to improve humanitarian access.
Provides synergies and supports CMCoord desk.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNDP National Field Analyst Jobs in South Sudan
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