Overview
Establishes and implements country office emergency preparedness and response, and is responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of emergency interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers in an emergency situation.
Key Responsibilities
- Establishes and implements country office emergency preparedness and response.
- Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers, and the affected communities in an emergency situation.
- Emergency preparedness is effectively arranged together with establishment of 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.
- Technical advice on emergencies and programme management related to implementation of emergency preparedness measures are effectively provided.
- Emergency preparedness and response, and a consistent flow of information of the humanitarian situation are effectively coordinated within the office.
- Substantive improvements are made in the emergency preparedness and response capability of UNICEF staff and implementing partners through conduct of effective training activities.
Required Experience
Minimum Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration is required. Developing country work experience is required. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is an asset.
Qualifications
Completed Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Social Science, Public Administration, International Public Policy, Public Health, Nutrition and Dietetics, Business Administration, Management/Administration, International Law, and any other related fields is required. A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in a relevant area combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
