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Inter-Agency Refugee Vulnerability Assessment Expert, International Consultant, Khartoum
UNHCR

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is seeking for qualified candidate to fill the following post:
 


 Type of Contract: Consultancy Contract
 Type of Position: International
 Duty Station: Khartoum
 Duration: 6 Months
 Closing Date: 27 April 2019

 
 Background:

Deliverables I. Desk Review report

1. Collect, review and analyse existing UNHCR specific and inter-agency secondary data and provide detailed report on the viability of the available data for vulnerability assessment with a specific focus on South Sudanese refugee and hosting communities in Sudan. a. The report shall include analyses of the available agency-specific assessment mechanisms, current data quality and outstanding gaps. The report should contain recommendations on data comparability and addressing any gaps. (Estimated time: 30 working days)

2. Review and update the detailed Severity Ranking and Persons in Need (PIN) tables (overall, and by sector) of the refugee hosting localities for the RCF sector, in line with the concepts adopted for the HNO and HRP processes in Sudan. The calculation methodology, the indicators used and the rationale for choosing them in the ranking should be clearly documented together with the limitation and assumption in the case of data gap. Ensure that partner inputs are taken into consideration as appropriate and that the results are verified with partners. (Estimated time: 30 working days) II. Data collection plan for the data gap identified/Vulnerability Assessment Plan:

  •   The consultancy should present a Data collection plan to fill the data gap identified during the desk review and severity ranking process so that UNHCR and partners have concrete data for the refugee vulnerability at the household-level, including context-specific approaches and methodologies in each state, timeline and resources required (Estimated time: 30 working days);
  •  An Analysis Plan, including relevant indicators for each sector (and alignment to CRRF or out-of-camp approaches as appropriate) should be presented for the suggested data collection methodology. This should be accompanied by detailed advice on the approach to be followed (interagency, bilateral, etc.), detailed design of the data collection exercise (including sampling) and associated tools, such as quantitative questionnaire and qualitative data verification mechanism (in-depth interviews, focus group discussion guidelines, etc.) All the tools and data collection plans suggested must include appropriate time frame, estimate costs, and relevant monitoring/verification mechanisms to ensure quality control of collected data, and a dissemination plan (Estimated time: 30 working days)


 
 Duties and responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities

• In close coordination with UNHCR’s Information Management and Inter-agency Coordination Units, Executive Office, Protection Unit, Programme Unit, field offices and operational partners, lead a desk review of existing inter-agency partners’ data and assessments;

• Keep operational partners informed and engaged on the desk review process, and ensure partners’ ownership of the results, through regular bilateral meetings as well as briefings via the various coordination forums in Khartoum and the States – RCF, ISCG, TAGs and RWGs.

• During the development of the data collection plan and tools, the consultant must liaise closely with UNHCR Technical Focal Points, field offices and operational partners to solicit their inputs, promote the joint assessment and analysis approach and ensure ownership.


 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required • Relevant university degrees in management, social sciences, international development or related fields.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in humanitarian emergencies with increasing levels of management responsibility and extensive field experience, including experience leading multi-disciplinary, multinational teams in complex environments.

• Experience in undertaking and managing complex, large-scale humanitarian needs assessments. Experience leading multi-sectoral, multi-agency assessments is an advantage.

• Extensive knowledge and experience with statistics, socio-economic surveys methodologies, quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques and tools.

• Proven skills and experience in industry standard software for data analysis (such as Excel, SPSS, R, etc.)

• Strong knowledge of the workings of the humanitarian processes and systems (UN system, Red Cross movement and NGOs) and humanitarian operations across a variety of geographic areas. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the institutional mandates of IASC agencies. Experience in Sudan or MENA region is an advantage.

• High level of familiarity with assessment tools and coordination mechanisms.

• Proven interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills.

Demonstrated ability to effectively work in emergency and/or complex operations within a multi-cultural environment. Desirable qualifications:

• Understanding of UNHCR’s mandate and international refugee protection principles.

• Experience in representational roles, including engagement with IASC Country Teams, Humanitarian Country Teams, government officials, civil society, donors, etc.

• Working knowledge of spoken and written Arabic is an advantage.

Location :

The Assessment Expert will be based in Khartoum, Sudan, with travel to East Darfur, West Kordofan, White Nile and other states as required.


Interested applicants should submit their letter of motivation, Personal History Form (PHF) and CV to SUDKH-HR@unhcr.org

Personal History Forms are available at PHF Form / Supplementary Sheet.

  • This an international officer vacancy. Sudanese Nationals are not eligible to apply.
  • Only short listed candidates will be notified.
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Candidate Assessments may include a written examination followed by a Competency Based

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Candidate Assessments may include a written examination followed by a Competency Based Interview.

 








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