UNICEF recruits 01 Emergency Specialist, (P-4)
Emergency Specialist, (P-4), Fixed-Term, Juba, South Sudan, #100619 (521528)
Job Number: 521528 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: South Sudan
Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment
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.
And we never give up.
For every child, Hope
The purpose of the post is to provide Emergency coordination and oversight of Field Offices under the general guidance and supervision of the Chief, Field Operations. More specifically, the post will support effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of emergency preparedness and responses in South Sudan at guaranteeing the survival and well-being of children and mothers, as well as other communities particularly affected by humanitarian crisis
How can you make a difference?
1. Undertakes the situation analysis for emergency-related programme areas across South Sudan and periodically update by monitoring and analyzing the political, social and economic problems, operational environments and trends as they affect women and children with special emphasis at the transitional economic and social implications. Together with security advisors, undertakes risk analysis taking into account the political, economic and social problems of transitional nature. Provides technical support to country and field offices in emergency preparedness, coordinating responses, contingency planning and capacity building.
2. Formulates emergency/recovery programme goals and objectives and develops strategies and implementation frameworks. Analyzes, evaluates and consolidates programme documentation related to Emergency/Recovery interventions. Consolidates plans of action and workplans for Emergency/Recovery project implementation. Supervises emergency and staff deployed for Rapid Response Mechanisms and respective staff. Identifies human resources, supply and logistical requirements for emergency responses. Supports preparation of donor and project proposals for Emergency/Recovery assistance and other related documentation, as necessary. Authorizes and monitors the emergency funds and travels of staff members related to emergency/Recovery programmes if required.
3. Coordinates and strengthens emergency preparedness with multiple actors such as UN Agencies, Ministries and Civil Society Organisations at country and, to improve actions and responses in crisis situations including Rapid Response Mechanisms. Provides guidance to country-level emergency preparedness and response as well as improved strategies at country and state level. Ensures adoption of improved standards and strategies for children. Provides oversight on cross-border issues in coordination with actors of neighbouring countries in crisis.
4. Supports coordination of strategies and programme responses for children impacted by disasters and armed conflict in collaboration with sections. Strengthens capacity of programme sections to deliver on defined Core Corporate Commitments (CCCs) and provides guidance and support to Country Offices (CO) and/or participates in monitoring of interventions. Within the framework of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and international humanitarian law, supports co-ordination of strategies and programme responses for children affected by disasters and armed conflicts with particular focus on advocacy for the cause of children and compliance to international humanitarian law, the protection and respect of the rights of children and women affected by the conflicts and access to humanitarian assistance and basic social services. Strengthens capacity of field offices to deliver on defined corporate commitments and protection of children affected by disasters and complex emergencies and provides guidance to the field offices and/or participates in monitoring/evaluation of interventions.
5. Provides daily support to all Field Offices with the delivery of their respective operations and liaises with CO Programme and Operations Sections to ensure timely follow-up and proactive support to Field Offices (FO). Makes frequent visits to emergency areas and Field Offices, partners and allies (authorities, UN Agencies and Civil Society Organisations) to assess the programme progress, identify major problems and constraints and advocate participation of concerned parties and beneficiaries. Coordinates and supervises in conducting rapid assessment of emergency conditions and needs and ensuring timely responses. Assesses, identifies major problems, constraints and advocate participation of concerned parties and beneficiaries. Acts as Officer-In-Charge (OIC) for Chief, Operations and Chiefs, Field Offices when required.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Social Sciences, Human Rights or a related technical field.
A minimum of 8 (eight) years of relevant professional experience at the national and international levels in social development, management, monitoring and evaluation, emergency/disaster management.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic will be 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.
The competencies required for this post are:
Core Values
Commitment
Diversity and Inclusion
Integrity
Core Competencies
Communication [III]
Working with People [III]
Drive for Results [III]
Functional Competencies
Leading and Supervising [III]
Formulating Strategies and Concepts [III]
Analyzing [III]
Relating and Networking [III]
Persuading and Influencing [II]
Creating and Innovating [II]
View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
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.
Remarks:
* Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
* Please note that is a non-family duty station.
Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.
Closing Date Thu May 02 2019 21:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)