Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Access/Analysis)

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This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

The position is in the Regional Office for the Syria Crisis located in Amman, Jordan. The primary mandate of the Office is to support the Whole of Syria crisis. The position is in the Access and Analysis Unit (AAU) which provides access analysis and leads on planning scenarios from a whole of Syria perspective, includes the Humanitarian Notification Team (HNT) which notifies movements and static sites to the parties to the conflict and supports civil-military coordination efforts with parties to the conflict. There are four professional staff in the AAU, two international staff and two national staff.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Access/Analysis Unit the UN Youth Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Supports the monitoring, analysis and reports on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management or emergency situations in Syria. • Organizes and prepares studies/analysis on humanitarian access, emergency relief and related issues. • Organises and participates to the Syria Regional Access/Analysis Team to support scenario planning and access products. Follow up on action points and liaise with hubs as relevant. • Drafts and prepares regular situation papers/reports highlighting relevant operational factors affecting the humanitarian situation and response efforts. • Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. drafts sections of studies, context and analysis briefs papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc. • Reviews and provides advice on policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance. • Provides substantial support to various stakeholders in the response (sectors, hubs) as required and facilitate exchange on cross cutting issues. • Supports engagements with government officials, other UN agencies, non- governmental organizations, diplomatic missions as relevant on Access and Analysis related questions. • Supports the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC) including support to the HNO and HRP on relevant aspects. • Supports engagement with Whole of Syria mechanisms, teams and systems related to access, humanitarian notifications • Undertakes detailed analysis of conflict dynamics and their impact on civilians and on humanitarian operations, producing high quality reports and briefings • Supports advocacy initiatives on issues impacting humanitarian needs and response efforts through the collection of information, liaison with humanitarian partners, government officials, the media, etc. • Organizes and participates in working groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters. • Performs other duties as required.

☒ Building Trust ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Communication ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Working in Teams

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to 2 years) in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, devel-opment or other related areas. Proven abilities in analysis and strong English drafting abilities. Ability to work with multi-cultural teams and international professionals. Knowledge of international agencies’ operations related to humanitarian assistance and familiarity with the UN system.

• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;

Location: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the Middle East. Bound by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, Red Sea to the south and the Palestinian National Authority to the west.

Weather: Jordan’s climate can be classified as semi-arid (Bsh) on the Koeppen-Geiger classification. It features a hot, dry climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The climate is influenced by Jordan's location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian desert areas and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean area. January is the coldest month, with temperatures from 5°C to 10°C, and August is the hottest month at 20°C to 35°C. Daily temperatures can be quite hot, especially in the summer; on some days it can be 40°C or more, especially when a hot, dry southerly wind blows. Such winds can sometimes be very strong and can cause sandstorms. About 70 percent of the average rainfall in the country falls between November and March; June through August are often rainless. Rainfall varies from season to season and from year to year. Precipitation is often concentrated in violent storms, causing erosion and local flooding, especially in the winter months.

Safety and Security: Jordan is a relatively stable country. The potentials for internal or external armed conflict are considered very unlikely in the current political environment. Peaceful demonstrations, and sometimes road blockages, do occur in Jordan, motivated by domestic factors such as unemployment, deprivation of resources and development or for regional issues such as solidarity with the Palestinian cause or with the Syrian crises. Most of these events are driven by civil society unions and Islamic parties. Domestic tribal civil unrest sometimes turns violent, especially outside main cities, due to tribal disputes or socio-economic reasons. In all occasions law enforcement agencies usually manage to contain the situation rapidly. Road traffic accidents are the primary threat against UN personnel in Jordan. Poor road conditions and bad driving behaviours are the main reasons for the high rate of traffic accidents. Amman is a category A duty station with security level 1.

Transportation: Taxis are abundant and readily available in Amman. Public minibuses are the most common form of public transport. They normally only leave when full, so waiting times of an hour or more are inevitable, especially in rural areas. The larger air-con buses offer a speedy and reliable service, departing according to a fixed schedule.

Health Services: Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Almost all doctors (and most pharmacists) speak English; many have studied abroad.

Language: The official language of Jordan is Arabic, but English is widely spoken – especially in the cities. Many Jordanians have travelled or have been educated abroad so French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken, but to a lesser extent.

Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: unv.org