The National Field Analyst (NFA) will contribute to OCHA South Sudan’s collective efforts to improve humanitarian access. The incumbent will engage with relevant stakeholders to ensure that their perspectives are considered and incorporated in designing Humanitarian Access planning frameworks and policy.

Eligibility Criteria

Education:

Master’s degree is required and bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience in social sciences in lieu of Master

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Up to 2 years’ experience in a similar position with an international organization engaged in relief and development work in South Sudan.

Experience in conducting humanitarian assessments and in implementing humanitarian programs.

Experience with humanitarian coordination, preferably in leadership roles.

Experience working with Government of South Sudan humanitarian counterparts and capacity building. Understanding of humanitarian operations and principles; Ability to communicate clearly with a demonstrated openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;

Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of actors under significant time and logistical constraints and deliver results; Excellent computer knowledge (Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint), E-Mail programmes (Lotus Notes preferred or MS Outlook), Internet search machines and responsible virus free internet usage.; knowledge of handling GPS receivers and Thuraya phone will be an added advantage.

Provides technical support to sectors as requested.

Assists in the establishment and maintenance of contacts with other UN agencies, NGOs, other humanitarian actors, and relevant government counterparts.

Supports sectors to improve the efficiency of the humanitarian response through effective analyses to improve humanitarian access.

Provides synergies and supports CMCoord desk.