Vacancy number: VN-NGR-24-2012
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Bauchi, Enugu, Kaduna & Lagos
Duties
1. Provides professional assistance in risk analysis to identify
emergency-prone conditions/situations and contribute to early warning
and timely emergency preparedness.
2.
Assists in the formulation of plans of action in preparation and
response to emergencies. Gathers information on best practices in
emergency situations for the preparation of the EPRP, and contingency
plans. Monitors compliance of all sectors with emergency plans of
action.
3. Identifies formal and informal
sources of information. Collects, interprets and analyses all available
data on the evolving emergency situation and its implications to the
emergency operation. Keeps the effective flow of information and
communication crucial for the planning and implementation of emergency
measures. Identifies availability of resources in emergency prone areas
4. Assists in organizing and conducting office staff and counterparts
training in emergencies preparedness and response. Provides briefing, as
required. Participates in other emergency training workshops in the
region, and contributes to enhancement of the emergency preparedness and
response capability of the office staff and counterparts.
5. In the event of an emergency, promptly assists in implementing the
initial operational tasks relating to emergency assistance. Immediately
collects reliable information to verify the nature and extend of the
emergency with staff, government officials, other UN agencies or local
organizations and media. Follows up to ensure that the office is
provided with effective telecommunications facility in an emergency, as
necessary.
6. Assists supervisor with
assessment of local emergency and security situation. Visits the
location to conduct an initial rough assessment of the magnitude of the
crisis and its implications for children, mothers and the community.
Assists with the assessment of the validity of the emergency
preparedness plan and ability of the office vis-à-vis the current crisis
as well as immediate and additional needs. Provides input in and
contributes toward determining priorities and an appropriate
intervention by UNICEF. Coordinates with other partners to make a rapid
assessment covering priority areas as defined by the Core Commitment for
Children in Emergencies. Establishes contact with community groups,
government, UN agencies, media and other partners to keep the country
office of emergency situations.
7.
Participates in Implementing the emergency preparedness and response
plan as necessary. Assists in identifying urgent staffing requirements.
Follows up with the timely delivery of assistance and procurement of
supplies, and monitors the appropriate and effective use of UNICEF
resources. Identifies problems and constraints in project delivery.
Sends daily situation reports to concerned parties.
8. Participates in the implementation of plans of action and work
plans for emergency project. Undertakes field visits to emergency
project areas, to assess local conditions and monitor project progress.
Carries out project administration. Prepares inputs for appeals and
updates related to emergencies. Coordinates with program sections staff
and others and assist the Emergency Manager to mobilize donor response
and recovery/rehabilitation-related funding, including humanitarian
appeals and documents (e.g., pitch documents). Communicates and
advocates on the situation and needs of children through local and
international media, as appropriate.
9.
Collects and analyses lessons learnt from UNICEF's emergency operations
experience and contributes towards adoption of the best practices and
standards for longer-term emergency interventions. Assists in
identifying longer-term requirements of the emergency
intervention/operations
10. Works with
other colleagues to make sure that disaster prevention, mitigation,
preparedness and response strategies are mainstreamed in the country
office's workplans. Assists in the preparation of sectoral input for the
country programme documents, plan of action, annual work plans, and
other related documents of the office’s Emergency Preparedness and
Response. Provides technical input in the preparation of the Situation
Analysis and the Country Programme document, as required.
Minimum qualification & competencies:
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University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences,
public administration, law, public health, nutrition, international
relations, business administration or other related disciplines.
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Two years of relevant professional work experience at the national
and/or international levels in programme/project development, planning,
implementation, monitoring, evaluation or administration. Field work
experience. Training/experience in emergency response management highly
desirable.
- Fluency in English and a local working language of the duty station; a second UN language an asset.
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Knowledge of UNICEF policies and strategy to address on national and
international emergency issues, particularly relating to conflicts,
natural disasters and recovery.
- Knowledge of global
humanitarian issues, specifically relating to children and women, and
the current UNICEF position and approaches.
- Proven skills in communication, working with people and drive for result.
- Relating, networking, persuading and influencing
- Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
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Knowledge of computer systems and applications (office system
applications, LAN. internet navigation, telecommunications and data
analysis).
- Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
Method of Application
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements,
please send cover letter (one-page summary statement that describes how
your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and a
scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded here) to nrecruit@unicef.org by close of business on Tuesday, 29 May 2012.
Please put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.
UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in
its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women
are strongly encouraged to apply.
