Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Emergency Preparedness: Supports the risk analysis and trends analysis on drivers of humanitarian needs, to ensure that emergency preparedness is fit-for-purpose; leads on project-specific government preparedness initiatives, such as multi-sectoral coordination, contingency planning, and capacity-building; supports the Emergency Manager on Northwest inter-agency coordination, including on analysis and note-taking; coordinates as well as researches input on the Northwest for humanitarian reports; and contributes to fundraising activities and grant management related to the Northwest.

2. Emergency Response: In the event of an emergency and in consultation with sections and field offices, assess security situation and humanitarian access; leads inter-sectoral needs assessments, including on design, data collection, and analysis; coordinates emergency responses, including by drafting sitreps with input from various sections; and providing technical advice.

3. Operational readiness: Concludes contingency programme documents with civil society organizations and activates these partnerships as relevant; organizes internal capacity-building and simulations on preparedness and response; drafts internal preparedness action plans and follows up on pending actions.

4. Undertake field visits as needed to monitor program implementation, and thereby ensure accountability.

5. Perform other duties within reason, as needed.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, international law, international relations, international development, economics, business administration or other related disciplines.

Experience:

A minimum of two years of professional experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, and/or humanitarian coordination.

 Government engagement experience on issues related to humanitarian principles and humanitarian coordination is highly desirable.

Work experience in an emergency context is an asset.

Ability to take initiative, work independently, identify solutions to overcome bottlenecks, and deliver high-quality results on time. Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you will demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Builds and maintains partnerships (II)

Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (II)

Drive to achieve results (II)

Innovates and embraces change (II)

Manages ambiguity and complexity (II)

Thinks and acts strategically (II)

Works collaboratively with others (II)

Nurtures, Leads, and Manages People (II)