UNICEF Emergency Preparedness Specialist| P-3, Office Of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS) Istanbul, Türkiye, #130994, [Temporary Appointment, 364 Days]

About UNICEF Emergency Preparedness Specialist

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As Emergencies become more frequent, expectations for UNICEF to deliver on the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Actions (CCCs) in a timely and effective manner increase. UNICEF Emergency Preparedness Specialist significantly enhances UNICEF’s ability to meet these expectations and save time and resources in the response.

In this context, the Risk Analysis and Preparedness Section (RAPS) in EMOPS provides strategic and technical leadership on emergency preparedness, risk analysis and anticipatory action; leading a change process to embed these themes more firmly throughout UNICEF and the programme planning cycle.

RAPS has introduced a more systemic approach on Emergency Preparedness through an online emergency platform (EPP) that makes preparedness mandatory, supports linking humanitarian and development and risk-informed programming, and ensures that all COs, ROs, and HQ are ready to meet the Core Commitment for Children (CCCs) in an emergency.

UNICEF Emergency Preparedness Specialist serves as the central online tool utilized by over 130 offices worldwide. Its primary role is facilitating preparedness planning and monitoring, thus fostering enhanced readiness for emergency response efforts.

UNICEF Emergency Preparedness Specialist guides UNICEF offices through a structured and standardized preparedness planning process, encompassing risk analysis, scenario definitions, and identifying necessary actions to prepare for an effective humanitarian response.

Summary of UNICEF Emergency Preparedness Specialist Role

Job no: 577290
Position type: Temporary Appointment

Location: Türkiye
Division/Equivalent: Field Results Group
School/Unit: Office of Emergency Operations

Department/Office: Off of Emergency Prog, O/P Istanbul
Categories: Emergency

UNICEF Emergency Preparedness Specialist key functions/accountabilities

60/50 % time supporting EPP 3.0 platform development as Product Owner

40/50% time supporting Preparedness Unit as Emergency Specialist on following tasks. Click for more details

UNICEF Emergency Preparedness Specialist Requirements

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, anthropology, sociology, social sciences, international relations, engineering or related field.
*First level university degree with relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience: Five years progressively responsible professional experience including in field locations.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency
Experience working with UNICEF and in inter-sectoral positions is sees as an advantage.

Experience at regional and/or HQ level in addition to field locations is an advantage;
Specialized training/experience in emergency preparedness/response management highly desirable.
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) would be a strong asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF Emergency Preparedness Specialist Required competencies

The UNICEF Emergency Preparedness Specialist competencies required for this post are;