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Mission and objectives
UNMAS NGA organization mission TBD
Context
The active non-international armed conflict in Nigeria continues in the northeastern states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY). The conflict has displaced over two million people who then sought refuge in internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps or camp-like settings and host communities across the BAY states. In November 2023, the Borno State Government confirmed that plans were underway for the decongestion of camps and establishing a pathway for: i) the return of IDPs to their places of origin; ii) relocating IDPs in camps to new housing settlements; or iii) integration within local communities. The overall aim is to close and decommission all camp structures firstly in Maiduguri town and MMC (Maiduguri Metropolitan Council)/Jere town, and secondly in garrison towns (local government areas or LGAs) of Borno. Ten sites for return, resettlement or relocation have been potentially identified in the LGAs of Ngala, Monguno, Bama and Pulka. UNMAS conducted an analysis, using available information, and has shown that these areas are impacted by the presence of explosive ordnance (EO). The potential movement of IDPs following camp closures exposes them to the potential threat of EO. UNMAS recorded 474 EO incidents between January 2023 and March 2024, including 255 IED incidents, the majority of which were in Borno. Over the same period, 190 people were injured or killed, of which 148 were civilians versus 42 security forces casualties. UNMAS also recognizes that the number of incidents and accidents may be higher because of poor reporting. As there are currently no survey and clearance activities conducted by mine action operators, the risk from EO is mitigated through the delivery of explosive ordnance risk education (EORE). EORE is part of the broader mine action programme and goes beyond the communication of safety messages. UNMAS works to ensure that mine action information is managed and used by all humanitarian and development stakeholders in planning and strategy development.
Task description
Under the supervision of the UNMAS Chief of Mine Action Programme leadership, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1. Programme Development Planning and Coordination a. Assist in the coordination of the the development and articulation of the Programme Strategy (PS) in line with relevant UN and government and/or national or regional strategies, and review/update at necessary intervals. b. Support the Head of Project Unit to ensure PS and related work plans are accurately budgeted and resourced. c. Support the management team to translate the Strategy into implementation/results work plans and associated monitoring mechanisms and draft project documents as needed for the implementation of the programme. d. Coordinate and collaborate with relevant stakeholders in-country and at HQ, to ensure aligned and coherent planning and implementation processes. 2. Development and Follow up of resource mobilization opportunities a. Monitor humanitarian and development, inform CMAP of trends and needs to identify potential areas of intervention within UN mandates and existing capacity. b. Stay abreast of policies on mine action, UN policies, and cross-cutting priorities, such as gender, diversity, conflict sensitivity, sustainability, and environment, to be included in project delivery as relevant. c. Coordinate preparation of programme documents, including concept notes, proposals, and associated budgets. d. Draft and/or review funding agreements and other project documents required for the signature and implementation of new projects. e. Prepare, and provide editing support for high quality summary and analytical reports including, but not limited to, project reports, annual reports, situation reports, briefing notes, code cables, and UN reports. f. Prepare written summaries of meetings/visits and ensure relevant team members implement follow-up actions, as appropriate; research and prepare analytical, and sometimes sensitive documents for the management team. 3. Stakeholder Coordination, Representation, and Inter-agency collaboration a. Support the CMAP to establish and build relationships with UN, international organizations, donors, governments, and mine action stakeholders for the purposes of facilitating activities and improving the quality and relevance of programme implementation. b. Participate in, contribute to and report on the relevant inter-agency, UN mission, donor and inter-governmental coordination meetings in consultation with relevant programme technical experts when required. c. Support the management team with UN common planning and programming processes, including strategic country analysis, UNSDCF, humanitarian response plans, integrated strategic frameworks, etc. d. Assist in the coordination, participate in, and/or contribute to the Mine Action Area of Responsibility/Sub-Cluster under the Protection Cluster, where relevant, including the formulation of the mine action components for the Humanitarian Needs Overview and Response Plan Response plan, in collaboration with the UNMAS Geneva office. e. Support the applications of policies, practices and procedures associated with the overall implementation of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle and associated funding and monitoring mechanisms, where relevant, in collaboration with the UNMAS Geneva office. f. Support the development of communication strategies, linked to resource mobilization strategies, where relevant, to maximise communication impact and outreach and build awareness of the Country Programme. g. Support design, coordination and dissemination of public information products and communication activities as well as gather and draft content for communications products and platforms. h. Support CMAP preparations for official meetings, events, briefings, and field visits, and prepare talking points, briefing notes, presentations and speeches for the management team and senior UN officials. 4. Knowledge Management and Document Management and Innovation a. Maintain records of programme files and other necessary programme documents such as documentation of decisions and actions taken on programme issues. b. Implement relevant standards, tools and templates to effectively manage programme and project development and implementation. c. Identify, contribute to, record and share the ongoing development and implementation of best practice, lessons identified, and innovative approaches to improve overall programme performance. d. Contribute to the management and upkeep of risk management and issue management logs and processes.