Humanitarian Reporting Analyst

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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has mobilized and coordinated humanitarian efforts in Somalia since 1999 and aims to ensure a well-coordinated, effective and principled inter-agency humanitarian response. By providing a co-herent approach to humanitarian action in Somalia, OCHA helps to avoid duplication of aid response and maximize resources. OCHA has an office in Nairobi and Mogadishu and sub-offices in Baidoa, Bossaso, Dhobley, Doolow, Gaalkacyo, Garowe and Hargeysa. It is also present in Belet Weyne and Kismayo. The annual budget for OCHA Somalia for 2016 is US$10.1 million. OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat and is responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. The situation in Somalia remains fragile with continued political instability, climatic variability, and lack of basic social services. In 2017, drought impacted Somalia leaving the country on the verge of a famine. OCHA's role is to coordinate effective and principled inter-agency hu-manitarian response and ensure that relief assistance reaches the people who need it in a timely manner. In line with OCHA's global mission, OCHA Somalia continues to: • Advocate for access to basic services, especially water, sanitation, education and health for vulnerable communities, including the collection, analysis and dissemination of information to humanitarian partners, and negotiation of access. • Support the government efforts and humanitarian organizations in seeking durable solutions for internally displaced and return. • Support Government efforts in dealing with the ongoing drought and building the capacity of Government focal points on humanitarian issues • Coordinate the implementation of humanitarian response in Somalia with UN agencies and programmes, national and international NGOs and local authorities/communities as appropriate, with focus on strengthening the cluster approach.

Under the overall guidance of the Head of Communications Unit, the UNV Humanitarian Reporting Analyst will play a key role in ensuring the primacy objectives of OCHA Somalia are met. The Humanitarian Reporting Analyst will support OCHA Somalia to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions. The position is particularly critical given the current drought emergency that requires sustained advocacy and resource mobilization to ensure that the response is scaled up and the threat of famine completely averted.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Communications for OCHA Somalia, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Under the leadership of the head of communication, and in consultation with Field Coordination, ISWG, and Coordination units, assists in the design and preparation of information and analysis on humanitarian, disaster, emergency relief, and related issues. • Monitors research, analyzes, and presents information gathered from diverse sources on assigned topics/issues, including trends in conflict, humanitarian needs, and humanitarian response in the region, and brings together key stakeholders to inform analysis, as re-quired. • Leads the process of or substantially contributes to the preparation of various written documents, e.g. draft sections of OCHA internal and external information products (such as Situation Reports or Humanitarian Bulletins), studies, background papers, policy guidelines, or related documents. • Develops and maintains reference/resource information on specific topics or policy-related issues; responds to various inquiries and information requests internally and externally. • Assists in the production of appeals for international assistance, including through the compilation of relevant information and analysis on the humanitarian situation and response in Somalia. • Assists in the organization of meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. with other agencies and partners to facilitate exchanges of professional expertise and views on specific humanitarian-related subjects/issues, including analysis of the situation in Somalia; serves as a reporter to such events. • Maintains awareness and analysis of current humanitarian affairs and related issues, including relevant political, policy, and gender considerations or other developments in the specific subject areas, country, or region concerned. • Serves as the primary focal point on specific topics or policy-related issues; keeps abreast of latest developments, liaises with other humanitarian organizations, donors, etc., to ensure appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms; provides information and advice on a range of related issues • Builds and maintains relationships with UN agencies, NGOs, and government officials to ensure effective exchange and dissemination of reports and all relevant information. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Building Trust Client Orientation Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Creativity Empowering Others Ethics and Values Integrity Judgement and Decision-making Knowledge Sharing Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Self-Management Technological Awareness Working in Teams

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Nairobi, Kenya security risk level is low to medium. The security situation within Nairobi is calm in most areas. Risks to personnel are reduced by adherence to UN security guidelines, instructions and mitigating measures. Crime rate causes some cause for concern. It is mandatory for all personnel to receive a security briefing upon arrival.