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Under the guidance and direct supervision of the OCHA Head of Sub-Office in Deir-ez-Zor (FRO) and the OCHA Head of the Humanitarian Affairs Associate and CMCoord Unit (SRO), the incumbent is expected to perform various tasks.

Tasks of Humanitarian Affairs

• Assist the HoSO in developing scenarios to enhance preparedness efforts.
• With the support of the HoSO, draft all correspondence related to improving humanitarian access in Deir-ez-Zor Governorate.
• Assist the HoSO and access unit in supporting  the liaison with interlocutors representing authorities in Deir-ez-Zor Governorate, in support of the OCHA Deir-ez-Zor Sub-Office and the OCHA Syria Humanitarian Access and CMCoord Unit.
• In support of the OCHA Deir-ez-Zor Sub-Office, liaise with OCHA Access and CMCoord Unit, OCHA Qamishli Sub-Office, and NES NGO Forum to identify gaps in the humanitarian response.
• In support of the OCHA Deir-ez-Zor Sub-Office, serve as the main humanitarian access and CMCoord focal point in the Deir-ez-Zor AHCT, ISC, and sub-national sector meetings.
• Assist in the regularly monitor and analyze of the HCT partners’ capacity to respond to affected populations in Deir-ez-Zor Governorate.
• Assist in conducting the access trend analysis for Deir-ez-Zor and develop key advocacy messages through a participatory approach with relevant partners.
• Assist in the regular monitoring of the access dynamics in areas within Deir-ez-Zor that HCT partners cannot reach and report main findings.
• Assist in establishing a decentralized AMRF for Deir-ez-Zor Governorate and areas under de facto control, ensuring it reflects actual constraints.
• Link the Deir-ez-Zor AMRF reporting to the central AMRF by engaging directly with other members of the Humanitarian Access and CMCoord Unit and relevant Field Coordination colleagues to ensure a coherent approach across all governorates.
• Engage, along with the HoSO, with interlocutors if needed to negotiate improved access.
• With the support of the OCHA Deir-ez-Zor Sub-Office, engage with Government of Syria focal points and other interlocutors for CMCoord purposes.
• Engage, along with the HoSO, with interlocutors if needed to negotiate improved access.
• Draft regular access snapshots and information products focused on Deir-ez-Zor, including areas under de facto control.
• Draft talking points for senior-level advocacy on humanitarian access and CMCoord matters.
• Develop and update stakeholder analyses for Deir-ez-Zor.
• Assess the impact of critical civilian infrastructure on affected populations.
• Serve as the main focal point for humanitarian notifications of static sites and movements in Deir-ez-Zor Governorate.
• Monitor and report on developments, including geopolitical dynamics affecting humanitarian activities.
• Facilitate focus group discussions on access severity with INGOs, NNGOs, and UN agencies working in Deir-ez-Zor.
• Carry out analysis focused on cross-referencing access severity levels in Deir-ez-Zor sub-districts with reported access constraints, severity of needs, and humanitarian reach levels.
• Undertake all secretariat activities pertaining to access-related themes, including drafting correspondence, meeting minutes, etc.
• Contribute to the overall reporting of the sub-office, including daily and bi-weekly reports.
• Assist the HoSO in implementing the overall strategy of the office.
• Act as Officer-in-Charge (OiC) in the absence of the HoSO.
• Support the implementation of coordination-related tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

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Required Skills and Experience