Country: Syrian Arab Republic
Closing date: 21 Feb 2016
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # 2016/06
(Re-Advertisement of VA2015/62)
If you are a committed, creative Syrian and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading child rights organization, UNICEF would like to hear from you.
Post Title : Emergency Officer
Contract type :Fixed TermAppointment
Post Number : 93297
Level of Post : NO-B
Duration :One year, renewable
Duty Station : Qamishli
PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of and in regular consultation with the supervisor, implement country office emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for the technical contribution to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to advance the survival and well-being of children and mothers and affected communities in an emergency situation.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Emergency Preparedness
Provides professional assistance in risk analysis to identify emergency-prone conditions/situations and contribute to early warning and timely emergency preparedness.
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 contingency plans. Monitors compliance of all sectors with emergency plans of action.
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.
Assists in organizing and conducting staff training for the office’s capacity building in emergencies preparedness and response.
Emergency Response
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.
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.
Participates in Implementing the emergency preparedness and response plan as necessary. Follows up with the timely delivery of assistance and procurement of supplies, and monitors the appropriate and effective use of UNICEF resources.
Emergency Project
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.
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.
Works with other colleagues to make sure that disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and response strategies are mainstreamed in the country office's work plans.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education
University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines.
- Work Experience
Two years of relevant professional work experience at the national and/or international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation or administration.
Developing country work experience (for IP) or field work experience (for NO). Training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.
3.Language Proficiency
Fluency in English and local working language of the duty station; a second UN language an asset.
4. Competency Profile
i) Core Values (Required)
• Commitment • Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [I] Working with People [II] Drive for Results [II]
iii) Functional Competencies (Required)
Persuading and Influencing [II]
Applying Technical Expertise [II]
Planning and Organizing [I]
Adapting and Responding to Change [II]
Coping with Pressure and Setbacks [II]
How to apply:
If you meet the requirements stated above, please send your written application to explain your suitability, enclosing comprehensive curriculum vitae, duly completed United Nations Personal History form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ) stating telephone number, email address and detailed contact address quoting the vacancy number to: syrecruitment@unicef.org or to the address below not later than 21st of February, 2016.
PLEASE INDICATE THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER, DUTY STATION AND THE TITLE OF THE POST YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL APPLICATION.
Those who applied against our previous advertisement, need not apply again.
Human Resources Specialist
United Nations Children's Fund
East Mazzeh, Al Shafiee St., Bldg. 2, POB 9413, Damascus, Syria.
UN staff that are applying for this post, should include at least two latest Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs).
For additional information on UNICEF, please visit our website: www.unicef.org
UNICEF, is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.