National Post: Humanitarian Analyst – Mogadishu, Somalia, FTA [NO-A]

The Position:

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative and the direct supervision of the Humanitarian Programme Coordinator, the Humanitarian Analyst will support the implementation of UNFPA’s humanitarian activities in Somalia. This includes assisting with needs assessments, response planning, and the coordination of humanitarian interventions, as well as conducting rapid assessments and supporting programme monitoring and evaluation. The Humanitarian Analyst will work closely with the Gender Based Violence (GBV), Adolescents and Youth (A&Y), Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Population and Development (P&D), and field offices in Puntland and Somaliland to provide humanitarian aid to those in need.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the UN’s sexual and reproductive health (SRH) agency. In humanitarian contexts, UNFPA is a critical player in ensuring that reproductive health services are accessible, gender-based violence (GBV) is prevented, and the rights of affected populations are protected.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2022-2025) on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning, and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA Somalia’s Country Programme (CP) aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and aims to improve the health and well-being of the Somali population, focusing on women and youth. The program addresses key issues in sexual and reproductive health (SRH), gender equality, and gender-based violence (GBV), with a focus on expanding SRH services, supporting GBV survivors, empowering adolescents and youth, and responding to humanitarian crises. The program works closely with Government, civil society, and other UN agencies to ensure effective service delivery, policy advocacy, and community engagement.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high-impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The Humanitarian Analyst will contribute in the programme and technical support as well as in coordination to ensure strong partnerships and collaboration with the UN system and national/international counterparts in all areas  related to emergency preparedness and humanitarian response. UNFPA leads the Gender- based Violence (GBV) Sub-Cluster and the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)  Working Group, which requires close cooperation with the Health and Protection Clusters to ensure that Reproductive Health (RH) needs are met and to protect women and girls against GBV in humanitarian settings.

You will support UNFPA partners and assist in building their capacity to address programmatic and technical needs in emergency situations.

You would be responsible for:

A. Coordination:

• Participates in national and sub-national humanitarian coordination and clusters and working groups (WGs) meetings, including the National Humanitarian Coordination Forum, Sexual Reproductive Health (SRHWG), Gender-based Violence (GBV AoR), etc.., and raises salient issues requiring action and follow-up by the Humanitarian Coordinator.
• Supports UNFPA’s internal humanitarian coordination meetings by organizing meetings, documenting discussions, and tracking action points.
• Contributes to mapping the CO’s SRH and GBV humanitarian activities to enhance coordination and prevent duplication of efforts.
• Supports the development and implementation of the humanitarian coordination unit work plan in coordination with the SRH, P&D, A&Y, and GBV units.

B. Emergency Preparedness and Response:

• Contributes to the development and implementation of the CO’s emergency preparedness plans, Minimum/Advanced Preparedness Plan, Contingency Plans, and strategies.
• Supports inter-agency and multi-sectoral needs assessments to generate specific data and information on SRH and SGBV.
• Maintains contact with the CO’s field offices in Puntland and Somaliland and Implementing Partners (IPs) in the Federal Member states to generate information and data needed to inform UNFPA anticipatory action and rapid response.
• Works with the Operation, SRH, and GBV units to ensure effective and timely procurement of dignity kits, MHM, and IARH kits as identified by humanitarian needs assessments and following UNFPA rules and regulations.
• Supports the integration of UNFPA’s mandates in SRH and GBV into the government and humanitarian community EPR plans.
• Supports resource mobilization through contributing to the development and review of proposals, budgets, workplan and result frameworks.

C. Capacity Building

• Supports capacity-building initiatives to enhance the skills of frontline workers and service providers in SRH and SGBV.
• Participates in selecting trainers and participants, reviewing training agendas, and ensuring the follow-up of capacity-building activities.
• Organizes and/or facilitates training, workshops, and other knowledge-sharing activities on emergency preparedness and response for UNFPA staff and external partners.

D. Reporting, Documentation and Communication:

• Prepares and submits regular reports on humanitarian developments, response actions, and achievements.
• Supports in drafting situation reports highlighting unmet needs across GBV and SRH and making recommendations to strengthen the CO’s humanitarian response.
• Assist in the preparation of donor reports, internal briefs, and other documents as required.
• Maintains up-to-date records of emergency responses, interventions, and activities in the CO’s operational map and factsheet.
• Contributes to the development of advocacy and communication materials, including human interest stories and other advocacy materials on humanitarian and emergency-related work.

E. Monitoring and Analysis:

• Monitors, analyzes, and reports on humanitarian situations, including disaster relief and emergency response, with a focus on SRH and GBV, provides early warning information, and ensures preparedness for timely responses.
• Provides early warning information and trend analysis for the CO to ensure preparedness and swift responses.
• Undertakes regular field visits to monitor and support the implementation of UNFPA humanitarian activities across SRH, GBV and A&Y.
• Works closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation unit to monitor humanitarian activity indicators and support reporting in RRP.

Carry out any other duties as may be required by the UNFPA CO.

Qualifications and Experience: 
Education:  

Advanced degree with Two years (2 years) relevant experience in population, demography, development studies, public health and/or other related social science discipline.

Knowledge and Experience:

● Two years professional experience in the field of public health, with experience in programme/ project management

● Work experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health programme is desirable

● Knowledge of the country’s context and a good understanding of the government systems, particularly in sexual and reproductive health areas

● Practical experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects

● Experience using office software packages and web-based management systems

● Work experience in the UN system and development partners will be an added advantage

Languages: 

Solid command of spoken and written English and Somali language.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Delivering results-oriented programmes
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for resource mobilization

UNFPA Work Environment

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce. UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities

UNFPA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNFPA, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UNFPAs policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UNFPA personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include verifying academic qualifications and employment history. Candidates’ names will also be checked in the UN’s central database for sexual exploitation and abuse offenders. Selected candidates may need to provide more information for the background check.

Note: UNFPA reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNFPA at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience, and educational requirements.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post.  The package includes a competitive net salary plus annual leave, health insurance, and other benefits as applicable

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, and other administrative requirements.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.