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UNFPA-Interagency Network Coordinator-P4-Remote with one mission to Amman, Jordan (Syria response)
Remote (with one mission), JordanPosition Title: Interagency Network Coordinator
Receiving Agency: UNFPA
P Level: P4
Location: Remote with one 5-day mission to Amman, Jordan
Duration: 2 months
Language: Fluency in English; fluency/working knowledge of Arabic desirable.
Mission Specific Considerations
Remote-Based Deployments (if remote-based please only fill in this table)
Physical deployments (only fill out if you anticipate surge to physically deploy)
Background Description of Emergency / Justification for Request (Please provide a short paragraph outlining the prevailing humanitarian situation and context and why this justifies the role.)
The protracted Syrian crisis is now in its 14th year and the situation on the ground is one of the most challenging in the region. In 2024, the number of people in need increased to its highest number since the onset of the crisis and stands currently at 16.7 million. The wider regional conflict has created more fragility and vulnerability within the country, with increased conflict, movement of internally displaced persons, lack of access both of persons to services and of humanitarian workers to vulnerable populations, protection risks, and hunger. There are also fears of non-voluntary returnees from refugee-hosting countries, in response to economic stress, host community hostilities, and / or conflict.
Adaptations have been made to effectively accommodate the geopolitical limitations for country-wide coordination. UN-led humanitarian coordination of the response to the Syria crisis has been based on an adaptation of the standard ‘country’ coordination model, extended to encompass both the response of humanitarian actors in Government of Syria (GoS) controlled areas as well as those responding cross-border, including into areas not controlled by GoS. Area-level coordination mechanisms have been supplemented with ‘Whole of Syria’ (WoS) coordination structures, overseen by the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator (RHC), which are to ensure a strategic approach to delivering assistance to people in need in Syria in an effective and timely manner, through all available response modalities, as well as coherence in delivering the full scope of emergency response functions.
The Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) in Damascus, under the leadership of the Humanitarian Coordinator (HC), coordinates the response of humanitarian actors operating in GoS areas as well as into some areas of north-east Syria, controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
The HCT-like Humanitarian Liaison Group (HLG) in Gaziantep coordinates the response delivered in and from non-state armed actors-controlled areas of north-west Syria (NWS), including UN cross-border supported assistance, under the leadership of the Deputy Regional Humanitarian Coordinator (DRHC).
The North-East Syria NGO Forum (NES Forum) coordinates assistance delivered by international and national NGOs, frequently operating cross-border from Iraq, and/or in situ, in mainly SDF-controlled areas of north-east Syria (NES).
Within the framework of the Whole of Syria (WoS) humanitarian response, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has recently been tasked to facilitate inter-agency responsibilities for the WoS Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) network, the Northwest Syria (NWS) Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) network and the Risk Management Unit (RMU).
For UNFPA, this is a unique opportunity to be the secretariat for interagency networks within the WOS structure. Funding for these networks come from ECHO, BHA, and CERF. The role of UNFPA is strictly administrative in nature as the ownership of the networks is truly interagency. However the context is highly complex, and there is need for detailed organization and coordination to ensure that a strong foundation is laid for successfully functioning networks that adhere to global standards.
WoS PSEAH Network: Building upon earlier achievements as well as the previously endorsed 2021-2022 WOS PSEA Strategy, UNFPA will facilitate coordination of the PSEA network by targeting key challenges for member organizations and the affected population, and to bring the WoS Network activities in line with global benchmarks and initiatives.
AAP network: In the context of the cross-border response to people in NWS, AAP is envisioned as the two-way communication with the affected population which enables a collective approach to humanitarian effectiveness that recognizes and builds on the capacities of the local community. The HLG membership considers AAP to be a cornerstone of quality service provision to meet the affected populations evolving needs and to deliver more sustainable outcomes through community engagement. Through the AAP network standards and practices are in place to ensure the meaningful participation of and communication with the affected people at various stages in the programming cycle.
RMU: The NWS RMU was launched in August 2022 to support the Cross-Border operation and advise the DRHC for the Syria Crisis on risk management issues, with a focus on corruption, fraud and aid diversion. In the lead up to UNFPA taking on this new role, UNFPA Arab States Regional Hub, is seeking a consultant to serve as the focal point for this transition phase. The consultant will oversee and facilitate organizational and technical elements for UNFPA to take the lead on the above-mentioned WOS PSEA network, NWS and NES AAP network and the RMU. You will report to the Head of the Regional Hub.
Security Situation Summary in country and main threats: (i.e armed conflict, terrorism, crime, social unrest, hazard)
Deployee will be working remotely, with a five-day mission to Jordan during the workshop.
The overall security situation in Jordan is stable. However, the situations in neighboring IoPtJ, Syria and Iraq have impacted Jordan with cross-border smuggling of drugs/weapons, drug related crimes and civil unrest.
The security level in Jordan is Low and the general threat assessment is as follows:
Justification for an Interagency Network Coordinator - Interim
Overall Responsibility
Role Description: MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In terms of organizational tasks, the deployee will support the completion of the recruitment process for the three interagency components and will ensure successful onboarding of all staff in collaboration with the UNFPA Department of Human Resources (DHR). Additionally, the Consultant will be responsible for the creation of a tracking tool for the current positions with a timeframe on their end of contract to reduce the risk of a gap in staffing/services and to assist with future planning. Additionally, for what concerns the WoS PSEA network, the deployee will support UNFPA and the networks in rolling out a PSEA workshop in December, 2024 and will support the discussions between workshop participants in drafting a WOS PSEA coordination strategy, outlining the collaboration between hub coordinators, ways of working for information sharing, and definition of roles, which will be presented and discussed to the Syria Steering Group (SSG) for endorsement.
Additionally, in line with the new global PSEAH strategy, UNFPA at regional level is engaging in new strategies to understand potential challenges to reporting posed to people accessing UNFPA services. As such, UNFPA regional office will be participating in a PSEA Ideation Project in 2024-25. The consultant will be responsible to draft preliminary qualitative tools and establish the methodology for an assessment happening in two pilot countries in 2025. .
Organizational level:
Technical level:
Expected deliverables:
Qualifications and Skills Required
Education: Advanced university degree in international relations, social sciences, or related field.
Knowledge and Experience:
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
Receiving Agency: UNFPA
P Level: P4
Location: Remote with one 5-day mission to Amman, Jordan
Duration: 2 months
Language: Fluency in English; fluency/working knowledge of Arabic desirable.
Mission Specific Considerations
Remote-Based Deployments (if remote-based please only fill in this table)
| Considerations for remote-based deployments | |
| If the deployment is remote-based, is the country office set up to ensure ongoing communication / team integration and appropriate supervision with the deployee from afar? Please explain. | Yes - we are equipped to have remote calls and frequent check-ins with all related staff, and in particular with the ASRO HR colleagues and Head of Office in Amman. |
Physical deployments (only fill out if you anticipate surge to physically deploy)
| Pre-departure considerations for physical deployments | |
| Does this duty station require candidates to have undertaken SSAFE training? If so, can the office provide training upon arrival? | No |
| Visa Are there any special/new, specific visa considerations that need to be considered? |
Visa on arrival. |
| Equipment Is there any equipment that the Surge should become equipped with prior to travel, e.g. PPE such as masks, gloves, sanitizer, etc? |
Deployee will need to have their own computer and phone for remote work modality. |
| Is there any other paperwork that the local government authorities require upon entry/re-entry into the country? | N/A |
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On mission considerations (for physical deployments):
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Accommodation
What type of accommodation is available for Surge deployees? |
There are several hotels close to to the Jordan Country Office |
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R&R
Is the duty station on an R&R cycle and if so how often? |
N/A |
| Medical Treatment Are there any government restrictions or limitations that would adversely impact in-country medical treatment plans or medical evacuation? |
N/A |
| Office arrangement for telecommuting If the Surge needs to telecommute within the country, can the country office demonstrate that the deployee is realistically able to work in terms of remote connectivity, equipment, etc.? |
N/A |
| Equipment If the Surge is required to physically deploy, can the country office provide necessary equipment, e.g. masks, gloves, sanitizer? |
The ASRO Hub will support the consultant during mission. |
Background Description of Emergency / Justification for Request (Please provide a short paragraph outlining the prevailing humanitarian situation and context and why this justifies the role.)
Adaptations have been made to effectively accommodate the geopolitical limitations for country-wide coordination. UN-led humanitarian coordination of the response to the Syria crisis has been based on an adaptation of the standard ‘country’ coordination model, extended to encompass both the response of humanitarian actors in Government of Syria (GoS) controlled areas as well as those responding cross-border, including into areas not controlled by GoS. Area-level coordination mechanisms have been supplemented with ‘Whole of Syria’ (WoS) coordination structures, overseen by the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator (RHC), which are to ensure a strategic approach to delivering assistance to people in need in Syria in an effective and timely manner, through all available response modalities, as well as coherence in delivering the full scope of emergency response functions.
The Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) in Damascus, under the leadership of the Humanitarian Coordinator (HC), coordinates the response of humanitarian actors operating in GoS areas as well as into some areas of north-east Syria, controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
The HCT-like Humanitarian Liaison Group (HLG) in Gaziantep coordinates the response delivered in and from non-state armed actors-controlled areas of north-west Syria (NWS), including UN cross-border supported assistance, under the leadership of the Deputy Regional Humanitarian Coordinator (DRHC).
The North-East Syria NGO Forum (NES Forum) coordinates assistance delivered by international and national NGOs, frequently operating cross-border from Iraq, and/or in situ, in mainly SDF-controlled areas of north-east Syria (NES).
Within the framework of the Whole of Syria (WoS) humanitarian response, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has recently been tasked to facilitate inter-agency responsibilities for the WoS Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) network, the Northwest Syria (NWS) Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) network and the Risk Management Unit (RMU).
For UNFPA, this is a unique opportunity to be the secretariat for interagency networks within the WOS structure. Funding for these networks come from ECHO, BHA, and CERF. The role of UNFPA is strictly administrative in nature as the ownership of the networks is truly interagency. However the context is highly complex, and there is need for detailed organization and coordination to ensure that a strong foundation is laid for successfully functioning networks that adhere to global standards.
WoS PSEAH Network: Building upon earlier achievements as well as the previously endorsed 2021-2022 WOS PSEA Strategy, UNFPA will facilitate coordination of the PSEA network by targeting key challenges for member organizations and the affected population, and to bring the WoS Network activities in line with global benchmarks and initiatives.
AAP network: In the context of the cross-border response to people in NWS, AAP is envisioned as the two-way communication with the affected population which enables a collective approach to humanitarian effectiveness that recognizes and builds on the capacities of the local community. The HLG membership considers AAP to be a cornerstone of quality service provision to meet the affected populations evolving needs and to deliver more sustainable outcomes through community engagement. Through the AAP network standards and practices are in place to ensure the meaningful participation of and communication with the affected people at various stages in the programming cycle.
RMU: The NWS RMU was launched in August 2022 to support the Cross-Border operation and advise the DRHC for the Syria Crisis on risk management issues, with a focus on corruption, fraud and aid diversion. In the lead up to UNFPA taking on this new role, UNFPA Arab States Regional Hub, is seeking a consultant to serve as the focal point for this transition phase. The consultant will oversee and facilitate organizational and technical elements for UNFPA to take the lead on the above-mentioned WOS PSEA network, NWS and NES AAP network and the RMU. You will report to the Head of the Regional Hub.
Security Situation Summary in country and main threats: (i.e armed conflict, terrorism, crime, social unrest, hazard)
The overall security situation in Jordan is stable. However, the situations in neighboring IoPtJ, Syria and Iraq have impacted Jordan with cross-border smuggling of drugs/weapons, drug related crimes and civil unrest.
The security level in Jordan is Low and the general threat assessment is as follows:
| Armed conflict | Terrorism | Crime | Civil unrest | Hazards |
| Minimal | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Justification for an Interagency Network Coordinator - Interim
Overall Responsibility
Role Description: MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Additionally, in line with the new global PSEAH strategy, UNFPA at regional level is engaging in new strategies to understand potential challenges to reporting posed to people accessing UNFPA services. As such, UNFPA regional office will be participating in a PSEA Ideation Project in 2024-25. The consultant will be responsible to draft preliminary qualitative tools and establish the methodology for an assessment happening in two pilot countries in 2025. .
Organizational level:
- Support and organize the HR process and regularly update the HR tracking tool, identifying possible challenges and providing solutions in coordination with the Arab States Regional Office HR team and Head of the ASRO Regional Hub.
- Support the completion of the recruitment process for the three interagency components and ensure smooth onboarding, following policies and procedures, and in close collaboration with DHR.
- Coordinate interagency communication and planning and frequent reporting to and working alongside UNFPA colleagues in each of the geographic locations.
Technical level:
- Support UNFPA and the PSEA WOS Coordinator in the development of the PSEA Whole of Syria strategy, in close collaboration and coordination with the PSEA Coordinators (WoS, Damascus, NWS, NES), respective stakeholders, IASC, OCHA, DRHC, RC/HC, RHC and relevant UN and INGO/UN agencies.
- Support UNFPA and the PSEA WOS Coordinator in the organization of a WOS workshop for PSEA, laying the groundwork for constructive dialogue, with the objective of drafting a coordination strategy, inclusive of all PSEA staff inputs in each of the geographic locations.
- Develop the strategy to roll out the UNFPA PSEA ideation project in 2025, in particular develop the tools and methodology for a qualitative data assessment to understand barriers to reporting PSEAH in two pilot countries in the Arab region
Expected deliverables:
- Final staff position tracking tool for follow up across contracts and staffing modalities.
- All positions are filled and staff are onboarded.
- Completion of the PSEA workshop in December, 2024.
- Workshop outcome report and support in the development of the first draft of the PSEA WoS Coordination Strategy.
- PPT presentation for the WoS PSEA network coordination strategy to the SSG and relevant talking points, based on the PSEA workshop.
- Completion of the initial package of tools and planning strategy for the UNFPA PSEA Ideation Project (TOR, methodology, tools, etc.)
Any other duties
- Other duties as required. Flexibility required as the networks evolve.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Education: Advanced university degree in international relations, social sciences, or related field.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or related areas.
- Strong background in and understanding of human resources.
- Experience in the facilitation of networks and coordination mechanisms, in particular linked to PSEA, AAP, centrality of protection.
- Demonstrated ability to work within an interagency setting and with RHC, RC/HC, DRHC, OCHA, and NES Forum offices and other UN / NGO agencies.
- Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong knowledge of PSEA in humanitarian contexts and the ability to plan for a PSEA country-wide assessment.
- Knowledge of the Syrian crisis context is an asset.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
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.