Deadline: 2 February 2016
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Emergency Specialist in Yangon, Myanmar.
UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Emergency Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Emergency preparedness is effectively arranged together with establishment of government led 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, especially in areas of the country where child vulnerability to disasters is high, partner mapping, establishing proactive partnerships and effective capacity building.
- 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.
- Management is kept informed of humanitarian developments in relevant policies, situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in the country.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- 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.
- Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration.
- Developing country work experience (for IP) or field work experience (for NO).
- Specialized training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.
- Fluency in English and a second UN language.
- Local working language of the duty station an asset.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNICEF.
