UNICEF Emergency Specialist Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
UNICEF Emergency Specialist Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Work type: Temporary Appointment
Location:
Ethiopia
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
Purposes:
To ensure UNICEF is responding equitably to those most in need and this position will ensure that our response is well coordinated, convergent and meets the needs of the most vulnerable in Gedeo and West Guji regions affected by conflict management.
How can you make a difference?
Emergency plans of action are monitored, revised and coordinated with consideration to all sectors.
Plans are implemented with the timely collection and reporting of information.
Technical advice on emergencies and programme management related to the implementation of emergency preparedness measures are effectively provided, with a focus on longer-term durable solutions and transitionary strategies, towards recovery, supported.
Emergency preparedness and response and a consistent flow of information of the humanitarian situation are effectively coordinated and shared with Field Office Chiefs and Emergency Focal Points.
Management is kept informed of humanitarian developments in relevant policies, situation developments, potential threats, and opportunities/issues in the country.
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 Commitments for Children.
Emergency operational tasks are effectively executed; including the provision of support for information communication technology, telecommunications facility, and all staff security-related assistance.
Needs assessment is effectively conducted to determine priorities and appropriate intervention.
Timely delivery of assistance and supplies is provided, urgent staffing requirements are identified, and the appropriate use of UNICEF resources is monitored for effective project delivery.
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 build a regular operational and staffing structure.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in 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.
A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
A minimum of Five (5) years of relevant professional experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 29th April 2019
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF Emergency Specialist Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
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