Humanitarian Programme Analyst

Contract

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

How Can You Make a difference: UNFPA is committed to achieving workforce diversity in gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNFPA does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. The UNFPA Chad Country Programme is supported through the Country Office in N’Djamena and satellite Offices in the Province of Ouaddai (Farchana, Guereda, Gozbeida, Abeche) in the Provinces of South (, Moundou, Sarh, and Goré) and in the Province of Lake Chad (Bagasola and Bol). In the Eastern Provinces, each satellite office covers several

refugee camps and host communities’ settlements. The Farchana satellite office covers Farchana, Gaga, Arkoum, Ambelia, Metche, Ourang, Adré, and Hadjer-Hadid. Gozbeida Satellite office covers Goz Amir, Djabal, Kerfi, and Zabout. While the Guereda satellite office covers Mile, Kounougou, Tine, Amnaback, Touloum, and Irdimi. In the Lake Province, the Satellite office in Bol covers the department of Fouli (Tchoulouma, Kalgalawa, Limboy, Koulgouma), localities in the Department of Kaya (Kousserie Ngouboua, Hawadi, Foulkourom) and the Department of Mamdi (Kaya, Bibi Barrage, Bibi Blama). In the South of Chad, the satellite office in Goré in Logone Oriental Province covers the department of Nya Pendé including Goré, Ambocko, Gondjé, Dosseye, Doholo and Bekan). The satellite offices support Maternal Health (MH), Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Gender-based violence (GBV), and data collection and use to support the program areas including in humanitarian settings. The Country Office plays the coordination role and assumes an oversight function; it is also responsible for resource mobilization, strategic planning, and monitoring and evaluation. UNFPA has a major ongoing humanitarian operation in Eastern Chad as well as in the South and the Lake Provinces. To strengthen the implementation of CPD 2024-2028 and ensure UNFPA maintains its leadership role in the area of SRH, ASRH, GBV prevention and response, youth issues, and data management and use including at the sub-national levels, the Country Office is seeking to fill the post of International UNV - Humanitarian Programme Analyst to be based in N’Djamena. The Programme Analyst - Humanitarian position will directly report to the Humanitarian Coordinator based in N’Djamena, with technical oversight by the Gender-Based Violence Coordinator, Family Planning Commodity & Youth Program Specialist, and Reproductive Health Specialist, all based in N’Djamena. S/he will oversee the implementation of the Japanese-funded humanitarian project in Eastern Chad. Therefore, the position will involve frequent travel to the field in Abéché, Farchana, Adré, Sila and Wadi Fira.

The Humanitarian Program Analyst provides technical support for the planning, implementation, monitoring, data management, and reporting of the UNFPA development and humanitarian work in the field. S/he analyses and assesses relevant political, social, and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to project formulation, monitoring and evaluation, joint programming initiatives, and State humanitarian frameworks in line with the humanitarian principles and standards. The Humanitarian Programme Analyst guides and facilitates the delivery of UNFPA’s programs by monitoring results achieved during implementation. Specifically, s/he guides the development of methodologies as well as capacity development in monitoring and evaluation principles and practices to ensure relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability, and impact of the work of the UNFPA. The Humanitarian Programme Analyst will have the following duties and responsibilities: • Support the implementation of the Work Plan, assess implementation gaps and propose actions to address them to ensure smooth implementation of principled humanitarian action in line with UNFPA mandates and humanitarian strategy, and international frameworks. • Support Government and NGO partners on the design, planning, and implementation of principled humanitarian action in line with UNFPA mandate and humanitarian strategy, and international frameworks. • Assist in the development of innovative funding and resource mobilization strategies, including proposal writing. • Operationalize the Country Office arrangements for collecting, analyzing, and reporting program data to ensure the availability of data to measure indicators for evidence-based humanitarian programming in the State. • Support Government and NGO partners on the routine collection of program data and humanitarian reports from supported Health Facilities as well as mobile clinics in a timely manner. • Regularly monitor emerging developments and analyze the impact on the humanitarian and development needs in the field. • Work with UNFPA Program Analysts (RH, FP, Youth, and Gender), including the Officers from NGO and Government Partners to adapt existing indicators or develop new ones including monitoring strategies for measuring results for short-term humanitarian interventions. • Lead and participate in advocacy and training activities with partners (Government, UN, NGOs) to address RH, FP, GBV, and gender mainstreaming in humanitarian response. • Represent UNFPA in humanitarian coordination, assessment, and planning meetings in the Field and provide timely and regular feedback on outcomes. • Support the organization of and participate in meetings, other field trips/missions, etc. on humanitarian-related matters. • Assist with the overall coordination, design, and monitoring of RH, FP, Youth, and GBV components within the humanitarian response program of the work of UNFPA in the field. • Establish and maintain contacts with Government officials, other UN Agencies, national and international NGOs, donor organizations, State coordination structures, etc. • Report monthly and quarterly on progress on all Programme areas in the covered fields to the Humanitarian Coordinator, Heads of Unit, and Programme Analysts/Specialists. • Prepare situation reports and contribute to analytical reports, background papers, case studies, presentations, etc. highlighting social, political, economic, environmental, and other relevant factors affecting the overall humanitarian situation. • Ensure regular information sharing with the Country Office through appropriate knowledge-sharing networks with the humanitarian partners and by documenting the best practices and approaches implemented by the Country Office. • Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor or senior management. Other Any other responsibility specifically related to the concerned programme portfolio as assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/expected outputs

• As an active UNFPA team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNFPA and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:  Timely and qualified delivery of the humanitarian initiatives as per the approved targets, budgets and implementation plans. This will impact on the overall UNFPA efficiency and success in implementation of project strategies.  Accurate analysis and presentation of information enhances UNFPA position as a robust humanitarian and development partner for Chad. The information provided facilitates decision making of the management.  Availability of accurate and substantive analytical reviews of SRH in humanitarian settings findings and recommendations.  Lessons learnt are documented and disseminated to relevant partners. • The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs) • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNFPA; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNFPA procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNFPA in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary.

Functional competencies: • Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda • Results-based programme development management • Innovation and marketing of new approaches • Leveraging the resources of State government and partners • Building strategic alliances and partners • Resource Mobilization Core Competencies

• A minimum of five (05) years of practical experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency relief management, coordination, public health, or other related areas. • Have experience in data collection, management information systems and data base management; • Be experienced in working with government institutions, NGOs, and Donor organizations. • Be familiar with issues on population, reproductive health, gender, and youth. • Have a strong capability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written in French. • Be fluent in spoken and written French or English language. • Have ability to work efficiently under pressure. • Have excellent communication and human relations skills. • Proficiency in current MS Office software including Word and Excel applications is mandatory.

Chad is a landlocked country in central Africa. It is one of the world's poorest countries, ranking 175th out of 182 countries on the 2009 HDI list. The capital is N'Djamena. It is in many ways similar, though less publicized, to its eastern neighbor, Sudan, for example in terms of a north-south divide (geographically, socially and religiously), several latent or open internal conflicts and rebellions, among others linked to ethnic tensions and/or land issues; the omnipresence of small arms; large parts of the country have a deep-rooted culture of violence, are subject to frequent acts of banditry ("coupeurs de route") and are heavily militarized; a large population of former displaced persons and refugees; and strained relations with its neighbors, notably Sudan itself. Large parts of the country are in "pre/post-conflict" mode, and security is a major concern everywhere, particularly in the border area with Darfur/Sudan. The whole country is in security phase III, with the Abéché and Lac regions in phase IV.

Due to direct exposure to various dangers and difficult living conditions, as indicated in the paragraphs below, Chad has been declared a non-family duty station. The cost of living in N'djamena is comparatively high compared with eastern Chad. UNV volunteers are generally encouraged to share accommodation for cost-sharing and security reasons; modest furnished accommodation (on a shared basis) costs between 500 and 700 USD per month.

Basic foodstuffs are generally available on the local market, notably vegetables, fish and meat. As Chad is a French-speaking country, people speak French and Arabic. English is not widely spoken. Daily transactions are carried out in local currency, called XAF. As the climate in Chad is relatively warm, it is not necessary to bring warm clothing. However, it is advisable to bring at least one jacket in case of unpredictable weather changes. It is essential to be flexible and have the ability and willingness to live and work in dangerous and difficult conditions, with physical constraints and few comforts.

Chad is a unique country and UNFPA is a unique (humanitarian) operation that accompanies the Chad Republic to serve its population. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.