Job Summary:

The Position:

The Humanitarian Analyst is responsible for overseeing, planning and assisting implementation of humanitarian activities in the context of the UNFPA Country Programme for Egypt.  You will analyze the sexual and reproductive health needs of people affected by emergencies, provide guidance in building resilience to advance sustainable development priorities, and manage projects for the targeted populations.

You will report directly to the Assistant Representative.

Job Purpose:

The total number of Syrians in Egypt is estimated by the government to be 250,000 – 300,000, and are mainly concentrated in focus areas within Cairo (50%) and Alexandria (20%), and to a lesser extent in Damietta (11%) and Dakahlia (7%).

Despite the government regulations on Syrians free access to PHC units, barriers exist with regards to quality of services, as well as their accessibility, with possible effect on sexual and reproductive health, including sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and family planning (FP) on affected populations.  Protection challenges identified by Syrian refugees included widespread SGBV and harassment, trauma and need for psychosocial support, child protection and security threats related to local criminality and exploitation. The current political turmoil in the region will further compromise the situation of Syrian refugees, making interventions more necessary than ever.

In the UNFPA country office in Egypt,  in the context of the implementation of the 10th Country Programme, and in view of the above situation, you will play a vital role in emergency preparedness and humanitarian assistance, in line with UNFPA global strategy in humanitarian settings.  You will contribute to strengthen national capacity to provide sexual and reproductive health services, and SGBV prevention and response in humanitarian settings. You will provide strategic support and communicate on coordinated humanitarian and emergency response, with responsibility for technical support and programming.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: 

• Advanced  degree in medical sciences, public health, humanitarian studies, or other social science and development related field. 

Knowledge and Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of progressive responsible professional experience in humanitarian response, in the areas of SRHR and GBV response.
• Knowledge of reproductive health, and protection issues in humanitarian settings
• Field experience addressing/integrating gender, and reproductive health issues in emergency and post conflict contexts 
• Strong commitment to the mandate of the UN and UNFPA in Egypt
• Computer literacy (web-based environment and platforms, MS office suite) 

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic are required.