Emergency Specialist, P-3, New York, USA

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks an Emergency Specialist. The Humanitarian Field Support Section (HFSS) has made substantial progress in the different work streams related to preparedness in 2014. It has an ambitious workplan for 2015, and given the limited capacity with currently only one specialist dedicated full time to preparedness, a specialist is needed to support some of the areas of work mentioned in the Terms of Reference related to the preparedness portfolio in a temporary assignment (TA) for 364 days.

Purpose:

Please see Terms of Reference

Qualifications:

• Proven understanding of programmatic, operational and ethical challenges in complex emergency settings. Experience with UNICEF is a plus.

• Experience in preparedness, DRR and/or conflict prevention programming.

• Familiarity with IASC, UN humanitarian coordination, transformative agenda, IASC preparedness mechanisms.

• Familiarity with emergency appeals and other planning processes in emergency contexts.

• Excellent English writing skills.

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in political science, anthropology, sociology, social sciences, international relations, 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.

• Five years progressively responsible professional experience mainly in humanitarian action. Complementary experience in international development is also an advantage.

• Experience working at regional and/or HQ level in addition to national in an emergency context, is an advantage.

• Specialized training/experience in emergency preparedness/response management highly desirable.

• Fluency in English is required, and another UN language would be a strong asset.

Competencies:

i) Core Values (Required)

 -Commitment
 -Diversity and Inclusion
 -Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

 -Communication [II]
 -Working with People [II]
 -Drive for Results [II]

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

 -Analyzing [II]
 -Deciding and Initiating Action [III]
 -Persuading and Influencing [III]
 -Applying Technical Expertise [III]
 -Planning and Organizing [II]
 -Adapting and Responding Change [III]
 -Coping with Pressure and Setbacks [III]

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and P 11 form, (which can be downloaded from UNICEF’s website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) to Victoria Thomas at vthomas@unicef.org withsubject line “Preparedness Specialist Support P3 TA” by 8 April, 2015, 5:00pm EST

Please note that acknowledgement of application will be extended only to short-listed candidates.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.