NRC Conflict Analyst Jobs in South Sudan
NRC Conflict Analyst Jobs in South Sudan
The purpose of the Conflict Analyst is to support the humanitarian community in South Sudan, with current and in-depth context analysis with great focus on grass root community and integrating with macro perspective to inform operational planning and decision-making, and support key humanitarian policy and advocacy efforts.
The position is also fully responsible to manage the portfolio of the activities and maintain and build strong donor relationship.
In addition, the function is expected to contribute and lead fund raising efforts for the role and other relevant NRC core competency
Generic responsibilities
Conduct context analysis of the conflict and humanitarian crisis with a view to support humanitarian strategic and operational decision-making in key humanitarian for a (protection cluster, ICWG, HCT, etc.)
Provide advice on key humanitarian policy and advocacy efforts in key humanitarian fora
Manage the implementation of the project grant, budget management and reporting, and the timely production of deliverable's
Represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities and donors as required
Offer advice on conflict-sensitive approaches to humanitarian assistance
Support and participate in NRC programme or contingency planning as necessary
Foster relationships and information sharing with non-humanitarian actors including academia, human rights organizations, and civil society groups
Specific responsibilities
Provide contextual analysis to the inter-agency and international community through bi-weekly briefing papers and quarterly reports, including monitoring the humanitarian situation, access and protection concerns in the region, as well as emerging trends and displacement patterns
Provide analysis briefings to inter-agency forums (including for the Protection Cluster, OCHA or Inter Cluster Working Group, HCT), donors and the diplomatic community as required
Drafting policy and advocacy position papers, talking points, key messages, ad-hoc reports and other documents for
relevant humanitarian fora
Develop, manage and undertake research projects - including identifying research opportunities, hiring and managing research consultants, and supervising the research and delivery of final research reports
Convene workshops and round tables to foster a better analysis and understanding of emerging trends and thematic issues – especially in line with research products
Support NRC internal advocacy work by assisting in drafting press releases, talking points, and quarterly messaging as necessary
Support the development and updating of NRC advocacy strategy for South Sudan – ensuring that it is in line with NRC’s Global Advocacy Strategy
Support NRC representation offices with situational updates, analysis, and updates on key messaging for South Sudan
Qualifications
Postgraduate degree in international law, International Relations, Conflict Studies, social sciences or related field
Minimum of 3-5 years good experience working on conflict or political analysis, or on humanitarian advocacy
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented experience with research and the production of written materials – such as reports, briefing notes, position papers, talking points, etc.
Documented experience with humanitarian operations, protection, humanitarian space and access, or conflict sensitive approaches
Confident communicator, with experience in giving briefings and presentations.
Strong inter-personal skills, working well both in teams and independently
Self-motivated and excellent observer of protection issues
Able to work under pressure and good at timely decision making
Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience (Preferred)
Previous experience or strong knowledge of the context and conflict in South Sudan
Personal qualities
Handling insecure environments
Planning and delivering results
Analyzing
Communicating with impact and respect
Coping with change
Influencing
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; NRC Conflict Analyst Jobs in South Sudan
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