Junior Research Analyst

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One of the RCO’s major priority areas is to better position the UN development response in Ethiopia to adapt to a rapidly changing context, especially by advancing risk-informed, do no harm and prevention strategies and programming and supporting the implementation of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) nexus. Enhancing the UN’s capabilities to be fit-for-purpose requires a foundation of ongoing quality, timely and insightful research and analysis on key risks, challenges and opportunities in the evolving country context.

Working under the direct supervision and guidance of the Crisis Development Officer, and in collaboration with other experts in the RCO, the incumbent support the generation of high quality and relevant research and analysis on socio-economic, governance, political and developmental issues in Ethiopia at both national and sub-national level. As part of these efforts, the incumbent will also support outreach and engagement with other stakeholders who are active in researching and/or supporting sustainable development in Ethiopia, including think tanks, academics, civil society organization – including women and youth associations and organizations.

Under the direct supervision of the Crisis Development Officer, the Research and Analysis Intern will undertake the following tasks:

•Actively participate in research and analysis to be conducted on different aspects of Ethiopia’s national, regional and local level contexts, including socio-economic, political, humanitarian and development situations, as directed.

•Assist with mapping of key development stakeholders at the national, regional and local level.

•Support the implementation of analysis, research and outreach to local stakeholders on cross-cutting UNSDCF thematic areas, including on youth, gender and internal displacement, in collaboration with relevant UN focal points.

•Support coordination efforts by UN and partners aimed at enhancing national stakeholder engagement on resilience, peacebuilding and the HDP nexus.

•Assist with other tasks as directed by the Crisis Development Officer, RCO Head of Office and/or UN Resident Coordinator.

•Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor

☐ Respect for Diversity ☐ Integrity ☐ Communication ☐ Commitment to Continuous Learning

&/or demonstrated strong academic knowledge on the social, political, governance, cultural and historical context of Ethiopia and its regions is required • Demonstrated experience &/or interest in conducting academic or applied research and analysis on socio-economic, politics, governance, peace and conflict issues is required. • Familiarity with national, regional or local think tanks, civil society organizations, and/or youth networks and associations is highly desirable • Knowledge of key humanitarian and development issues and stakeholders in Ethiopia is an advantage • Experience working with the UN, non-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society organizations and/or community-based organizations on development, humanitarian, governance and peacebuilding issues is an advantage

Addis Ababa (meaning new flower) the capital and largest city of Ethiopia is the duty station of the assignment. With a population of about 4.8 million, it is situated at 2,355m above sea level (it is advisable to take precautionary measures to avoid some health problems that might occur because of high altitude). With an average high-temperature of 20°C (68°F) and an average low-temperature of 10°C (53.6°F), days are mild to warm year-round with cooler nights (Warm dressing including cardigans/warm jackets is advised). March-April is the small rainy season while mid-June to September is the peak rainy season. The time zone in Ethiopia is East Africa Time (EAT) (UTC+03). Getting to Addis Ababa is easy as Ethiopia has the oldest Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) which is the flag carrier of Ethiopia. During the past seventy plus years, Ethiopian has become one of the continent's leading carriers, unrivalled in Africa for efficiency and operational success, turning profits for almost all the years of its existence. Ethiopian currently serves 100 international and 21 domestic destinations operating the newest and youngest fleet.

Addis Ababa is often referred to as the diplomatic city as it is the seat of the Head Quarters for both the African Union (previously the Organisation of African Unity) and the UNECA (including other programmes and agencies of the UN) as well as various Continental and International organisations and Embassies. While searching for a home, visitors have many options for temporary accommodations such as high to mid-end hotels, luxury apartments and guest houses. The city has many International and national hotels and restaurants boasting a wide variety of cuisines, several museums and recreational parks and malls. Depending on family needs, there about 10 international schools. Over 12 National banks cater to local and expatriate residents. The commercial bank in ECA caters for banking services for international staff.

Ethiopian culture is conservative with a majority of Orthodox Christians, followed my Muslims and Protestants. It is important to be polite and respectful. Dress code should be on the formal side in the city during work hours and moderately conservative after work hours. Alcohol is allowed in the country.

There are recurrent cases of water borne diseases (Typhoid, Amoeba, Acute Watery Diarrhea) among others that occur from time to time, but this is very much dependent on personal hygiene. Malaria is present in the country but limited to the low land areas of the south where the altitude is below 2000m. This is not the case with Addis Ababa. Infectious diseases like measles, hepatitis A, B, and C, meningitis, HIV are also common and depend on the risky behavior practiced without adequate protection for some of the diseases. Health care facilities in Addis Ababa are reasonable for basic care of minor health problems, elsewhere health care facilities are extremely poor. The United Nations Health Care Center is an outpatient health care facility located in the UNECA compound for staff and their dependents. Visitors to Ethiopia should be in possession of a valid health certificate for yellow fever. Vaccination against cholera is also required for any person who has visited or transited a cholera-infected area within six days prior to arrival in the country.

Ethiopia is a culturally diverse and unique country. 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.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

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