Job Description
Organizational context:
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations
Purpose of the job:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Emergency Coordinator, support country offices in establishing and implementing emergency preparedness and response. Contributes to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the disaster management and emergency interventions as per ROSA Workplan and Global Guidance to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers, and the affected communities in an emergency situation.
Summary of essential functions/accountabilities:
1. Emergency Preparedness
2. Emergency Response
3. Emergency Projects
Job Specification
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
- Education: Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, international law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.
Experience:
- Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in humanitarian programming, disaster management, and programme project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administrationWork experience at the international level in developing countries and/or familiarity with emergency.
- Specialized training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.
- Strong technical skills in editing, reporting and consolidation of quality documents and reports is required.
- Demonstrated coordination skills, including cross-country is an asset.
- Direct field experience in emergency programme planning, management or evaluation is an asset.
- Working experience in the countries of South Asia region is a strong advantage
- Relevant UN or international NGO experience is an asset.
Technical Knowledge:
a) 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, and recovery.
- Knowledge of global humanitarian issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches.
- Knowledge of UN humanitarian reform principles, international humanitarian laws.
- Knowledge of the principle of gender parity and equality.
b) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group)
- 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.
- Gender equality and diversity awareness.
c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)
- UN security operations and guidelines.
- Knowledge of the latest developments and trends in emergency preparedness and response management related field.
- UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian/disaster management 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.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English and excellent written and oral communication and report writing skills in English is required
- Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
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