• Job Description

  Req#: 16318584
  Position Title: Reporting Officer
  Receiving Agency: UNFPA
  P Level: P3/P4
  Location: Mogadishu, Somalia (30% travel)
  Duration: 6 months
  Language: Fluency in English is required.
  Background Description of Emergency / Justification for Request
  Somalia is facing a complex and protracted humanitarian crisis characterized by a combination of factors that include conflict, drought, displacement and food insecurity, and rapidly challenging dynamics that will create additional needs in the face of limited resources. It is estimated that approximately 8.25 million people in Somalia are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. This dire situation is further exacerbated by the disproportionate growth of humanitarian requirements, particularly affecting marginalized and vulnerable groups, with women and girls being particularly vulnerable. Several key factors contribute to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Somalia, including the impact of El Nino, ongoing conflicts such as the political tensions in Puntland and the crisis in Lasannod, relentless attacks by Al-Shabaab, and the government's counter-offensive operations, notably the Black Lion Operations. These elements continue to exacerbate the already deteriorating humanitarian situation in the country.
  
  UNFPA`s work in Somalia focuses on various aspects of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Gender Based Violence (GBV), Youth and Adolecent and Population and Development. Following the scale up of the humanitarian activities in Somalia due to the threat of drought in 2021, UNFPA established a Humanitarian Coordination Unit within its office in Mogadishu. The unit supports the field offices spread across various locations, including Dollow, Baido, Kismayo, Hargeisa, Garowe, and an additional 10 locations managed in collaboration with implementing partners to effectively address issues related to GBV and SRH within the context of humanitarian emergencies.
  
  With the growing humanitarian needs in Somalia, UNFPA requires strong analytical and evidence based reporting to highlight the critical needs of women and girls both to internal and external audience, strengthen advocacy for resource mobilization and demonstrate results and achievements in meeting the needs. UNFPA will strengthen its reporting strategy in 2014 and beyond through the deployment of a reporting officer to its office in Mogadishu. This role will be instrumental in timely gathering, reporting, analysis and dissemination of information, thus strengthening UNFPA's overall humanitarian response in the country.
  
  Role Description:
  
  Under the immediate supervision of the Humanitarian Programme Coordinator, the reporting officer will perform following tasks:
  
  MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  ANALYSIS AND DOCUMENTATION
  
  • Prepare strong analytical report of the humanitarian crisis in Somalia and the impact on women and girls regarding SRH and GBV.
  • Contribute to production, editing, fact checking, proofreading and quality control of reports.
  • In collaboration with the field offices and hub managers, monitor, analyse and report gaps in humanitarian needs and response in GBV and SRH.
  • Lead the process for developing various written documents such as situation reports, flash updates, factsheets, talking points, minutes of meeting, humanitarian bulletins, studies, background papers, or related documents.
  • Assist in the production of appeals for international assistance, including through the compilation of relevant information and analysis on the humanitarian situation and response in Somalia.
  • Build and maintain relationships with relevant UN agencies, NGOs, and government officials to ensure inclusion of UNFPA areas of responsibilities in reports and all relevant documents.
  • Work closely with the UNFPA Comms Unit, Resource Mobilization, M&E, GBV, SRH and Y&A to ensure accurate contextual information relating to humanitarian activities.
  • Embark on field missions to generate and disseminate information on the impact of the humanitarian crisis on women and girls.
  • Draft regular daily, weekly and monthly up-date for internal and external audience (including donors and media).
  • Consolidate and analyse data on programme implementation, achievements and indicators in order to facilitate the preparation of periodic reports and activity-specific reports as may be required and ensure timeliness of such reports.
  • Participate in annual reporting and planning process.
  • Prepare briefing kits and presentations for missions and visitors.
  • Prepare reports for donors, in compliance with specific donor requirements.
  
  RESEARCH AND EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT
  • Monitor, research, analyse and present information gathered from diverse sources on the impact of the humanitarian crisis in Somalia on women and girls in relation to GBV and SRH.
  • Prepare for and accompany visiting UNFPA senior managers, stakeholders and donor missions and develop reports.
  • Participate in Communication and Public Information Working Group meetings and ensure UNFPA humanitarian activities are included in all products.
  • Develop tailored messages and choose appropriate methods to communicate UNFPA humanitarian response to both internal and external audience in collaboration with the communication teams.
  • Contribute to managing communications internally and externally, through media, social media, and other appropriate channels.
  
  Experience:
  • A good understanding of the technical aspects of UNFPA portfolio including of GBV, SRH and Population Dynamics, in order to convey the information effectively to a non-technical audience.
  • Working experience in conflict context.
  • Strong experience in research, writing, and/or public/external reporting.
  • Experience working with data or statistics (collection, compilation, and general analysis).
  • Experience in supporting and participating in multi-stakeholders meetings, notably supporting with meeting reports, talking points, and/or minutes.
  
  Language Requirements:
  • Fluency in English language.
  
  Qualifications and Skills Required:
  • Advanced University degree in a related field
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience at the national or international level or with international exposure.
  • Proven skills in the development and implementation of communication/media products and tactics.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills complemented by the ability to conceptualize ideas and advocate consensus.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines.
  CANADEM and its partners have a no-tolerance policy for inaction to prevent, respond to and follow up on alleged cases of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH). For this reason, we adhere to all policies, procedures and training of the United Nations on The Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH). CANADEM mandates all deployees successfully complete the PSEA online course. This e-learning course is composed of a set of lessons designed to raise awareness about SEAH, become familiar with a range of measures to combat SEAH, understand the impact on victims and the consequences for UN Personnel who commit Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment.

• About the company

  CANADEM is an Ottawa based non-profit, government-related organization established in 1996 with funding from the Global Affairs Canada.

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