Nexus Regional Coordinator

Volunteering Crisis & Emergency Response

Overview

Support the operationalization of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus in Ethiopia.

You have:

• At least three years of professional experience in humanitarian, development, or peace sectors with direct experience in project management and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Experience working on the Nexus will be considered a strong added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience liaising with and supporting local authorities and local partners.
• Experience in data management, data analysis, reporting, in the context of humanitarian, development, or peace-related programs.
• Expertise on GIS and experience with data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau) is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with complex datasets, in stressful environment, with competing priorities.
• Excellent command of data visualization techniques and best practices.
• Proficiency in GIS mapping, data management, and spatial analysis.
• Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox) is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multicultural settings.

Contract

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The United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO) in Ethiopia is supporting the operationalization of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus, an approach to integrate and align efforts across humanitarian, development, and peace actors to address the root causes of vulnerability, strengthen resilience, and promote sustainable development. These efforts are undertaken under the leadership and guidance of the Government of Ethiopia and in alignment with national and regional development plans and priorities.

To support this initiative, the UNRCO seeks a skilled UN Volunteer (UNV) to support the development and operationalization of the nexus approach. The Regional Nexus Coordinator will play a vital role in connecting national and sub-national nexus efforts, reinforcing the coherence and impact of the nexus approach throughout the country. The position is based in the field, with extensive travel expected between areas of operation and Addis Ababa.

The Regional Nexus Coordinator will work directly with regional nexus coordination groups, local authorities, UN agencies, NGO partners, and community members. The Coordinator will provide essential support to regional nexus coordination systems, assisting in the development and coordination of regional operational action plans, and supporting the collection, consolidation, and analysis of data on needs, gaps, and interventions. The Coordinator will also support the strengthening of regional government capacities to coordinate development, humanitarian, and peace initiatives by the UN and partners on the ground, ensuring that these efforts address the root causes of humanitarian needs, reinforce peace, and support national development priorities while strengthening resilience and self-reliance.

The Coordinator will act as a liaison between local and national levels, ensuring that regional nexus initiatives are contextually relevant, effectively implemented, peace-oriented, and aligned with the Government of Ethiopia’s leadership and priorities. The Regional Nexus Coordinator will report directly to the Nexus Advisor and work closely with regional stakeholders. The Coordinator will facilitate meetings, play a central secretariat function role at both regional and national levels, provide technical support, manage data, report on progress, and ensure the continuous flow of information between regional and national levels.

Under the direct supervision of the Nexus Advisor, the Regional Nexus Coordinator will perform the following functions:

Support to Regional Nexus Coordination

  •    Support regional authorities and nexus partners in leading the operationalization of the nexus approach in the region, ensuring alignment with national and regional 
    development plans and priorities under the leadership and guidance of the Government of Ethiopia.
 •    Strengthen the capacities of regional governments to coordinate development, humanitarian, and peace initiatives by the UN and partners on the ground, ensuring that 
    these efforts address the root causes of humanitarian needs, reinforce peace, and support national development priorities while strengthening resilience and self- 
    reliance.
 •    Attend and support the organization of nexus coordination meetings at local and national levels, including providing secretariat functions for the regional nexus 
    coordination systems (e.g., drafting meeting minutes).
 •    Support regional coordination groups in reporting and data analysis functions, including data collection, analysis, and the consolidation of assessments and surveys.
 •    Participate in the development of regional nexus operational action plans and support the nexus coordination function of the groups.
 •    Ensure constant information flow between the regional and national levels, keeping the Nexus Advisor and relevant stakeholders updated on developments at the 
    regional level.
 •    Ensure tools, templates, and guidance developed at the national level are correctly used at the regional level and harmonized between regions.
 •    Facilitate collaboration between regional and national stakeholders to ensure that nexus initiatives are contextually relevant and aligned with the Government of 
    Ethiopia’s priorities.

Data Management, Analysis, and Reporting

 •    Assist in developing databases, analysis documents, maps, and visualizations to strengthen nexus system planning, prioritization, and collective reporting.
 •    Collect, consolidate, and organize datasets from various sources, such as UN agencies, government, and NGOs, ensuring alignment with national and regional 
    priorities.
 •    Conduct basic spatial and statistical analysis to support evidence-based decisions for nexus prioritization and collective reporting.
 •    Conduct data quality checks to maintain data integrity, following UNRCO standards.
 •    Assist in creating resources for field staff and partners to ensure consistent data collection and reporting.
 •    Support the preparation of reports, maps, and visualizations for internal and external use, ensuring alignment with the Government of Ethiopia’s development priorities.
 •    Document workflows and data sources for continuity and transparency.
 •    Contribute to knowledge-sharing by developing summaries and lessons learned from nexus initiatives.

Other Responsibilities

   Perform other tasks as assigned by the Nexus Advisor, ensuring that all activities are aligned with the leadership and guidance of the Government of Ethiopia and its 
   national and regional development plans.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

 •    At least three years of professional experience in humanitarian, development, or peace sectors with direct experience in project management and multi-stakeholder 
    coordination.
 •    Experience working on the Nexus will be considered a strong added advantage
 •    Demonstrated experience liaising with and supporting local authorities and local partners
 •    Experience in data management, data analysis, reporting, in the context of humanitarian, development, or peace-related programs.
 •    Expertise on GIS and experience with data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau) is desirable.
 •    Previous experience working with UN agencies, international organizations, or NGOs particularly in relation to the nexus and inter-agency coordination is an asset. 
 •    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with complex datasets, in stressful environment, with competing priorities.
 •    Excellent command of data visualization techniques and best practices.
 •    Proficiency in GIS mapping, data management, and spatial analysis
 •    Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox) is a plus.
 •    Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multicultural settings.

Mekelle, is the capital city of Tigray Region in Ethiopia. It is located around 780 kilometers (480 mi) north of the capital Addis Ababa, with an elevation of 2,254 meters above sea level. Administratively, Mekelle is considered a Special Zone, which is divided into seven sub-cities. Mekelle is the economic, cultural, and political hub of northern Ethiopia. Mekelle has grown rapidly since 1991. In 1984 it had 61,583 inhabitants, in 1994, 96,938 (96.5% being Tigrinya), and in 2006 169,200 (i. e. 4% of the population of Tigray). Mekelle is 2.6 times larger than Adigrat, the second largest regional centre. It is the fifth largest city in Ethiopia, after Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Adama, and Gondar. Most of the population of Mekelle depends on government employment, commerce, and small-scale enterprises.

There are limited medical facilities in Mekelle that are equipped to deal with moderate medical cases. Evacuation opportunities are also limited. However, air ambulance evacuation can be organized for life-threatening emergencies during daytime. Candidates with conditions requiring regular treatment or medical supervision should be appropriately advised. The climate of Ethiopia and the regions varies greatly. It is temperate on the plateau and hot in the lowlands. Generally, the high elevation of the land affects one's adjustment to the environment. While the primary hospital in Mekelle is functioning, it is currently running low on medical supplies. Most pharmacies in town are open, but they also struggle to get medical supplies, so staff with prescriptions should come with at least 3 months of prescription medication. UN Clinic medical team supporting staff is available in Mekelle. The local currency is the Ethiopian Birr. Foreign currency may only be changed at authorized banks and hotels. The exchange of foreign currency outside the regulated banks (Black Market) is a criminal offense, and international UN personnel caught by police sting operations have been known to be arrested and detained for several days. Any entry or exit of cash more than US$3,000 (or the equivalent in other foreign currencies) must be declared to the customs authority upon arrival. ATM cash withdrawals are currently available in Mekelle. While humanitarian partners' access to Tigray has improved, access to some areas in Western and Southern Tigray continues to be impeded by lack of Access, limiting the humanitarian response, particularly in rural hard-to-reach areas. There are regular flights between Addis Ababa and Tigray (Mekelle & Shire) by Ethiopian Airlines. The office deals primarily with several local camp environments with inherent risks to staff health.

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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