Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer
Support humanitarian access efforts by analyzing data and coordinating with partners.
Overview
Support humanitarian access efforts by analyzing data and coordinating with partners.
You have:
- Experience or demonstrated interest in data analysis, event/meeting facilitation and engagements, report writing.
- Very good skill of data analysis tools like excel.
- Good Communication skills.
Contract
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Ethiopia is facing multiple humanitarian challenges. The two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia has caused immeasurable suffering to populations across Tigray, Amhara and Afar. More than 5 million people require humanitarian assistance in Tigray alone. Hostilities in serval pockets of the country continue to displace civilians from their homes; and the deepening Horn of Africa drought impacting eastern and southern Ethiopia continues to ravage lives and livelihoods. New conflicts leading to more displacements have erupted in the last few months, some in areas where the conflict is ongoing, impeding the delivery of humanitarian response. A variety of issues including monitoring and analysis of access constraints, humanitarian negotiations, advocacy and some elements of humanitarian civil military coordination and of protection are an important part of the humanitarian response. The HCT has prepared an access monitoring tool that is being used by partners to report on access impediments and is maintained by OCHA. OCHA has also been supporting the HC and the HCT in conducting access analysis and coordinating the advocacy dialogue with the government to resolve access impediments.
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Access Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Prepare or contribute to the preparation of written reports, documents and communi-cations, briefings, presentations, and correspondence in the Access unit. • Support information collection, analysis and management of humanitarian access in-cidents reported by aid partners in Ethiopia. • Support timely sharing of information between OCHA Addis office and OCHA offices in the field about Access issues. • Undertake field missions in support to the Head of Access to undertake in-depth re-views of specific situations and provide the required support to field hubs. • Provide analysis of field reports and other federal level reports, draft summaries and follow up issues with the field offices and Addis Ababa head office and ensure that appropriate and timely feedback is provided. • Support organization of Access WG meetings, dissemination of access related infor-mation with aid partners and donor community in Ethiopia • Organize and participate in working groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief related matters, and response. • Perform other duties as required.
☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Integrity ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams
Experience or demonstrated interest in data analysis, event/meeting facilitation and engagements, report writing.
Skills • Very good skill of data analysis tools like excel. • Good Communication
The position is based in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia. The city is generally safe, apart from occasional petty crime. Addis Ababa is a regional hub for many humanitarian, development and diplomatic agencies with a huge international community. Living conditions are good with basic services easily available (eg schools, restaurants, health and recreation facilities). Good options for accommodation are available, and taxis are generally safe.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you had to analyze data to influence decisions. | The interviewer wants to understand your analytical skills and their application in real scenarios. | Discuss the context, the data you analyzed, and how your findings informed decisions. |
| How do you handle communication challenges in a team setting? | This question assesses your communication skills and teamwork capabilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a time you facilitated a meeting or event? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a time when you faced obstacles while coordinating with partners. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure diversity is respected in team dynamics? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for effective information sharing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with writing reports and documents for stakeholders. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you adapt when prioritizing tasks in a rapidly changing environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |