Humanitarian Affairs Analyst (Nationals Only)

In Syria, OCHA is looking for an experienced national Humanitarian Affairs Officer (HAO) to be based in Lattakia with coverage of the Coastal Hub. Inter alia, the HAO will lead and/or support in the following areas of work: a) support to inter-agency and inter-sector work, including preparedness and response; b) develop humanitarian information networks and databases, as needed; and c) support to established (humanitarian) coordination mechanisms, as well as any other coordination fora, as needed, including with the Government. The national HAO will work together with partners in the Coastal Hub, in other sub-national hubs, as well as at the national level, as necessary. 

The National HAO will support coordination of the implementation of humanitarian activities by working together with all relevant partners in the Coastal Hub. The National HAO will support the implementation and monitoring of all humanitarian activities and will be a key player in promoting a client-oriented approach by facilitating interactions with all operational UN agencies and other partners (e.g., non-governmental organizations, government offices) in the Coastal Hub.
 

Coordination 

• Support the work of the existing humanitarian coordination structure, including the Coastal Hub Area/Humanitarian Coordination Team. 
• Establish, and maintain, partnerships with all UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes (UN AFPs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) – be these international, national and/or local, as well as all government officials/offices, that operate in Lattakia, Tartous and Idleb (GoS) Governorates (Coastal Hub area of operations). 
• Support to the coordination of the humanitarian response, as well as any emergency preparedness and response and/or contingency plans, as well as support to the coordination of delivery of humanitarian assistance by all partners.
• Establish, consolidate and maintain (baseline) information and data, including related (but not limited) to humanitarian assistance and emergency preparedness.
• Working closely with the sub-national Sector Leads and partners, facilitate the exchange of information and data on inter-agency and/or inter-sector and/or cross-cutting issues, as well as provide coordination and operational support as needed/necessary. 
• Organization of, participation and/or assistance in, working groups, fora, consultations etc. with all UN AFPs, (I/N/L) NGOs, as well as Government on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters.
• Assistance in organizing needs assessment and/or any other missions as needed/necessary.

Reporting

• Monitor, analyze and report on any (humanitarian) developments of relevance for the smooth running of operations in the Coastal Hub area of operations.
• Draft regular situation analyses, or provide advice, on any emerging (humanitarian) situation, including highlighting any relevant factors that may affect the response efforts.
• Prepare, or contribute to, the preparation of various written reports, minutes of meetings, background documents, and/or any other type of communications both at the sub-national and national level.
• Establish the right monitoring and reporting mechanisms, including to provide information, data and/or advice to management and senior management both in the Coastal Hub and at Damascus level.

Needs Assessments and/or Field Missions 

• Facilitate, and participate in, needs assessments missions, drafting of reports, including proposals of next steps, as well as lead and/or support on any other follow-up work as needed/necessary.
• Provide support to all relevant field missions; participate in, and/or lead on, any (other) field mission as needed/necessary.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:

• UN AFPs present and/or operational in the Coastal Hub area of operations
• International, national and/or local NGOs present and/or operational in the Coastal Hub area of operations
• Relevant government officials and departments in Lattakia, Tartous, and Idleb (GoS) Governorates (i.e., Coastal Hub area of operations)
• UN OCHA Country Office 

Results Expected: The key expected result is to support, and contribute to, achieving a coordinated, coherent and timely humanitarian response that is tailored to the assessed needs of the affected people, including identifying gaps and (helping) addressing these in a coordinated, coherent and timely manner.
 

• Professionalism: Knowledge of a wide range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related human rights issues.  Conceptual and strategic analytical capacity, to include ability to analyze and articulate the humanitarian dimension of complex issues that require a coordinated UN response. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of complex issues/problems. Knowledge of region or country of assignment, including the political, economic and social dimensions. Ability to negotiate and to influence others to reach agreement.  Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery). Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian affairs and knowledge of the institutions of the UN system. Demonstrated ability to complete in-depth studies and to formulate conclusions/recommendations. Ability to relate humanitarian affairs issues and perspectives, including gender issues, to political, economic, social and human rights programmes in affected country/region. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibit interest in having two-way communication; tailors'' language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.