The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is a United Nations (UN) body established in December 1991 by the General Assembly to strengthen the international response to complex emergencies and natural disasters. It is the successor to the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Coordinator (UNDRO).

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of the Access Unit, the Access Associate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Prepare or contribute to the preparation of written reports, documents, communications, briefings, presentations, and correspondence in the Access unit.
• Support information collection, analysis, and management of humanitarian access incidents reported by aid partners in Ethiopia.
• Support timely sharing of information between the OCHA Addis office and OCHA offices in the field in regard to Access issues;
• Provide analysis of field reports and other federal-level reports, draft summaries, and follow-up issues with the field offices and Addis head office and ensure that appropriate and timely feedback is provided.
• Support organization, of AccessWG meetings, dissemination of access-related information with aid partners and donor community in Ethiopia.
• Organize and participate in working groups, meetings, conferences, and consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters
• Undertake field missions in support of the head of Access to undertake in-depth reviews of specific situations and provide the required support to field hubs.
• Perform other duties as required

Job Requirement

Education: Secondary Education is required. Bachelor’s Degree is desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of six years with a secondary education and three years with a bachelor’s degree experience in humanitarian affairs, in particular in information management or related area is required.
• UN/NGO experience is desirable.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and the language of the duty station is required.

UN Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of general office and administrative support including administrative policies, processes, and procedures. Shows pride in work and 1n achievements; is motivated by Professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

PLANNING AND 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.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

TEAMWORK: works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas. and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions. Share credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa