Job Description
- Emergency preparedness is effectively arranged together with establishment of country contingency plans and early warning mechanisms.
- Emergency preparedness and response plans addresses gender issues that may be expected to intensify during emergencies.
- Emergency plans of action are developed, and compliance and coordination of all sectors with the plans are implemented.
- Policy advice on emergencies and programme guidance related to implementation of emergency preparedness measures are effectively provided.
- Coordination and management of emergency preparedness and response and a consistent flow of information of the humanitarian situation are effectively maintained within the office.
- Significant improvements are made in the emergency preparedness and response capability of UNICEF staff and implementing partners through conduct of effective training activities.
- In the event of an emergency, UNICEF's presence is promptly established and the initial emergency operational tasks are effectively executed, including provision of support for information communication technology, telecommunications facility and all staff security related assistance in the country office.
- Needs assessment is effectively conducted to determine priorities and an appropriate intervention by UNICEF based on the local emergency situation affecting children and their families and community.
- Effective assistance is provided to the (Deputy) Representative in emergency operations oversight and program management with clear accountabilities.
- Emergency appeals and project proposals are prepared, and concerted efforts are put forward to mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related funding.
- Longer-term requirements of the emergency operation/interventions are determined to develop a regular operational and staffing structure.
- Continuous, effective and strategic coordination, communication, consultation and liaison are maintained with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and allies in support of the special needs of children and women affected by emergency situations within the framework of the cluster approach and based on the Core Commitment for Children.
- Management is kept informed of humanitarian developments in relevant policies, situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in the country.
- Emergency preparedness and response strategies are mainstreamed in the country office's workplans. Sectoral input is provided for all related documents for the office’s Emergency Preparedness and Response, as well as for the Situation Analysis and the Country Programme Document.
Job Specification
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
1. Education
Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.
2. Work Experience
Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration. Demonstrated excellent communication and network building capacities. Extensive country work experience.
Specialized training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.
3. Language Proficiency
Fluency in English and a second UN language; Local working language of the regional duty station an asset.
Specific Technical Knowledge Required (for the job)
- UNICEF policies and strategy to address on national and international emergency issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, as well as risk planning, disaster risk reduction and recovery.
- Knowledge of global humanitarian issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches.
- Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes.
- Knowledge of humanitarian reform principles, international humanitarian laws, reform updates.
- Knowledge of the latest developments and trends in emergency preparedness and response management related fields.
- UN security operations and guidelines.
- Knowledge of the principle of gender parity and equality.
b) Common Technical Knowledge Required
- The UNICEF mission statement; UNICEF Board policy papers and decisions.
- The Core Commitments for Children in Emergencies.
- The Convention on the Rights of the Child; Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination against Women.
- EMOPS Technical Notes, EMOPS Emergency Field Book.
- UNICEF Program Manuals, policy guidelines, ExDirs, PROs; Country Programme documentation.
- UNICEF personnel, financial, supply and administrative rules, regulations and manuals.
- National development plans and policies; Guidelines and manuals from NGO/donor partners
- Annual work plan.
- UNDAF; The UN Humanitarian Reform; IASC documents, guidelines and materials on UN Humanitarian Reform and the cluster approach.
- Information & Communications Technology literacy, including skills and knowledge of office system applications, LAN, internet navigation, telecommunications, and data analysis.
c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced
- Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation in region relevant to UNICEF programmes.
- UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and response.
- UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions in international developing cooperation.
- Current knowledge of development issues and social programming in international development cooperation context
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