JOB VACANCY : Humanitarian Affairs Analyst - UNOCHA - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Humanitarian Affairs Analyst - UNOCHA - Nationals only
Bamenda, Cameroon
Job Identification : 20983
Locations : Bamenda, Cameroon

Apply Before : 10/15/2024, 04:59 AM
Job Schedule : Full time
Agency : UNOCHA
Grade : NOB
Vacancy Type : Fixed Term
Practice Area : Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Responsive Institutions
Bureau
Regional Bureau for Africa
Contract Duration
1 Year with Possibility for extension
Education & Work Experience
Master's Degree - 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experience
Required Languages
Proficiency in oral and written English and French languages
Vacancy Timeline
2 Weeks
Mobility required/no mobility
no mobility required
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Job Description
Background
 
OCHA is part of the United Nations Secretariat and is responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure an effective and coherent response to emergencies, in accordance with humanitarian principles, and in partnership with national and international actors.
In order to effectively support the coordination of the humanitarian response, OCHA Cameroon is working to strengthen emergency preparedness and response, to help advocate for people in need, to reinforce humanitarian access and to be able to provide support to humanitarian partners who assist the most affected and vulnerable populations.

OCHA Cameroon has established office in Yaoundé and field offices in the Far North (Maroua and Kousseri), in the Southwest (Buea) and Northwest (Bamenda).  

The National Associate Humanitarian affairs office will be part of the Bamenda sub-office to facilitate coordination in the North-West region.

The National Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer requires to have comprehensive knowledge of the South-West and North-West regions of Cameroon, OCHA and, humanitarian roles and mandates. The HAO will provide regional knowledge and networking essential to the to the work of OCHA.

Position Purpose

Humanitarian situation analysis.
Organization and facilitation of coordination meetings
Information collection/sharing in support of informed response.
Reporting and monitoring of the humanitarian response  
Duties and Responsibilities

Provide timely and effective humanitarian analysis, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Support monitoring of the humanitarian situation
Review and analyze incoming field reports, prepare summaries of field activities
Actively contribute to the preparation of the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) and HRP Mid-Year Review and End-year Review processes, and any other strategic planning and field analysis initiatives that involve field input and analysis.
Gather and analyze information on issues affecting the humanitarian situation and response, emphasizing opportunities for response.
Support the update of OCHA information management tools.
 
Support and advise on coordination and cooperation mechanisms among stakeholders focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Support coordination mechanisms and forums.
Support the collection of field information to support and improve humanitarian response, coordination activities and information products.
Pro-actively share information relevant stakeholders on relevant humanitarian-related issues.
Identify and analyze information that will assist with coordination and organizational decision-making with a particular focus on improving humanitarian response.
Prepare reports on the key humanitarian issues in the regions and engage with partners to provide analysis and messages on response gaps.
Establish and maintain constructive relationships with key and relevant stakeholders, in areas of operation to ensure humanitarian information flow and support humanitarian access and response   
Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing focusing on achievement of the following results:
Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice
Competencies
Core Competencies
Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking

Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning

Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process

Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously

Engage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships

Enable Diversity and  Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making  

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Ethics-Ethics: UN policy knowledge - ethics

Partnerships Management-Partnerships Management: Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies

Building Strategic Partnerships-Partnerships for coordination: Ability to build and maintain an established network of contacts. Establishes and nurtures positive communication with partners  

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise-Fundamental knowledge of own discipline: Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of humanitarian affairs. Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Teamwork-Interpersonal skills: Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity

Customer Satisfaction/Client Management-Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

Required Skills and Experience
 
Education:
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, international relations, humanitarian action, development, natural disaster management, human sciences, public administration, or another relevant/related field. OR
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.   
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in humanitarian and inter-agency contexts, dealing with humanitarian/relief issues is required.
Experience working in South-West and North-West regions with familiarity of humanitarian context and humanitarian operations in the region is required
Computer skills and command of office tools (in (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is required
Strong communication and networking skills/experience are asset
Strong organizational and planning skills/experience are asset
Relevant experience in collecting, analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information is asset.
Strong report writing skills and experience is an asset
In-depth proven knowledge of humanitarian mandates, principles and awareness of protection mainstreaming is asset.
Languages:

Full professional knowledge of written and spoken English and French is required
Knowledge of local languages of the North-West region is an asset: Bakweri; Pidjin; Bakossi; Balondo; Bafo; Oroko, Bayangui.etc
Applicant information about rosters

UNOCHA 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 UNOCHA at the same grade level and with similar job descriptions, experience, and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNOCHA has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNOCHA is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin, or other status.

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at :  https://www.undp.org/fr/cameroon/emplois