Health, Safety, Social and Environmental Senior Analyst - Analysis and Reporting (Health Specialist)

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations. 

Project Background

Political conflict in Ethiopia continues to affect parts of Tigray, Afar, and Amhara (the Northern Ethiopian Crisis), Central and Western Oromia, as well as Benishangul-Gumuz with involvement of non-state armed groups and Federal authorities. Inter-communal violence has been witnessed in parts of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region (SNNP), Benishangul-Gumuz, Oromia, and, recently, in Afar and Western Tigray. These localized conflicts have largely been over access to resources and related grievances, including questions on land and land use rights. To help address these issues, In Ethiopia, the World Bank funded  programme, to be managed by UNOPS EMCO, aims as a response - recovery - resilience for conflict - affected communities in Ethiopia (3R-4-CACE). The Key objectives of  the  project is to (i) rebuild access to basic services and climate-resilient community infrastructure and (ii) improve access to multi-sectoral response services for GBV survivors; in targeted conflict-affected communities in Ethiopia. 

The selected candidate will work closely with the Project team, international consultants and the Bureau of Education in Tigray to support the implementation of activities relating to rebuilding access to basic services and climate-resilient community infrastructure.

1. Undertake, in close consultation with the Project Coordinator, the preparation of project implementation plans for all approved projects, including work programmes, budgets, facility requirements, and staffing schedules; 

2. Develop and maintain comprehensive project planning including task allocation, tracking and achievement of all assigned and planned activities; 

3. Prepare Terms of Reference and Requests for Proposals, as needed for the selection of consultants, consulting firms, or NGOs.

4. Provide sound policy advice, process management and programme advisory support to Implementing Partners; 

5. Ensure the highest possible quality of delivery and devise strategies for increased programme delivery and quality programming;  

6. Maintain and improve the programme communication system to facilitate the dissemination of information and reports to all key stakeholders. 

7. Ensure monitoring and evaluation of the projects. 

8. Serve as resource person to relate with relevant departments at BoH at central and field level to ensure optimal communication, information sharing and consultation; 

9.  Promote information sharing environment in the office and serve as resource person on all aspects related to Public Health; 

10.  Undertake other duties that may be assigned by the Project Co-ordinator.

• Advanced Degree/Master’s degree in health, public  health,  health  economics,  epidemiology,  social  science, statistics, or other related field  is required.
•  A first university degree (Bachelor's equivalent) will be accepted in lieu of the Master´s degree with an additional  four (4) years of experience.

Experience:

1. Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA)
2. Contract level: LICA-9
3. Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.