Needs Assessment consultant

Result of Service

Development of workplan (1 day) Background document review (5 days) Data and information collection: organize and carry out consultations with relevant stakeholders (20 days) Data and information analysis (14 days) Drafting of first report (10 days) Collection and analysis of feedback (5 days) Drafting of final report following feedback (5 days) Total days (60 days)

Work Location

Geneva

Expected duration

August-December 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

To enable the development of a comprehensive evidence-based guidance, several sub outputs, that include the following, will be expected. A. Recommendations on the type of coordinated operational needs assessments that should support humanitarian action. This output will assist in positioning coordinated operational aerial assessments within broader humanitarian action. -Compilation of the different operational coordination tools/questionnaires in use in OCHA led humanitarian operations. -Based on good practices, recommend operational tools OCHA should develop/refine for different stages of humanitarian preparedness and response. B. Recommendations on the role of operational aerial assessments in humanitarian action focusing from the time a threat is projected until the completion of aerial assessments. Aerial assessments for this consultancy, are defined as any method that uses machines/technology to remotely collect data i.e. using airplanes (fixed wings, rotary), drones and satellite imagery. Based on A, this output will zero into operational aerial assessments. -Map key players in the operational aerial assessment space and their comparative advantages. -Articulate the current and future role of operational aerial assessments. -Identify OCHA’s potential role in the coordination and conducting of operational aerial assessment. C. OCHA guidance on coordinating and conducting operational aerial assessments. The guidance will take into consideration what is being done by the humanitarian community and will recommend how best OCHA can add value to the existing systems/mechanism. -Develop OCHA guidance on conducting and coordinating operational aerial assessments, focusing on OCHA’s coordination role. -Recommend inter agency coordination platforms to carry forward the coordination of operational aerial assessments. Methodology •Develop a workplan for the consultancy. •Complete a desk review of key documents. •Conduct interviews and focus group calls with key interlocutors Reporting The Consultant will report to OCHA’s Needs and Response Analysis Section.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other disciplines related to humanitarian affairs is required. •Strong experience in social research, research methodologies, field research, report writing is required. •At least two years’ experience in geospatial systems is required.

Languages

•Fluency in verbal and written English is required. •Proficiency in French and/or Arabic is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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