Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date:
12 Jul 2018UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
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Purpose
Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Field Office, the consultant will plan, develop, and monitor the implementation of emergency preparedness and response interventions in the Somali region and ensure the survival and well-being of children and women.
How can you make a difference?
Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Field Office, plan, develop, and monitor the implementation of emergency preparedness and response interventions in the Somali region ensuring the survival and well-being of children and women.
Support to inter-agency coordination mechanismsCluster CoordinationSupport to UNICEF Cluster Coordinators (WASH, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection/GBV) and cluster focal points (Health) to strengthen cluster function, performance and preparedness.Functional supervision of UNICEF Cluster Coordinators (or staff double-hatting, but for cluster coordination functions only).Inter-Cluster CoordinationSupport improvements to overall quality and coherence of preparedness and response, particularly regarding cross-sectoral coordination among UNICEF clusters.Improve mainstreaming and specific initiatives related to cross-cutting issues (Gender, Age, Disability, HIV, Mental Health), as well centrality of protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).Support overall humanitarian coordination and advocacy, in line with UNICEF principles and commitments.Ensure appropriate representation of UNICEF in relevant inter-agency coordination mechanisms.Coordinate with UN-OCHA field office for ensuring the proper reflection of UNICEF contribution in emergency response and support UNICEF Co-led sectors to advocate for additional resource mobilization.Strengthen humanitarian monitoring and reportingMaintain up-to-date awareness of existing humanitarian needs / emergency situations and UNICEF programs and support.Develop an integrated approach to monitoring of;the current humanitarian needs / emergency and overall response, andUNICEF emergency programmes and support.Coordinate and strengthen both internal and external reporting systems to reduce report burden for sections and increase quality of analysis.Ensure smooth and effective communication between Somali Region and national level (Addis Ababa) with regards to UNICEF emergency programmes and UNICEF co-led clusters.Strengthen UNICEF emergency preparedness and response in Somali RegionAssess capacity for emergency preparedness and response, including;UNICEF programmes and partners,UNICEF's cluster coordination responsibilities, andUNICEF operational mechanisms and planning.Make recommendations and support implementation of initiatives for improved emergency preparedness and response, including the development of emergency preparedness and response plans.Ensure monitoring and activation or early warning early action systems.Support strengthening of linkages between UNICEF emergency and development activities.Convene weekly Somali Region Emergency Management Team meetingsEnsure Somali Region CFO and Emergency Manager (national level) kept up-to-date on all emergency issues.Support Somali Region CFO and perform other duties as necessary.Expected Deliverables
Emergency preparedness and response, and a consistent flow of information of the humanitarian situation are effectively coordinated within the office, with external partners and within the Clusters that UNICEF co-leads with the Regional Government.Needs assessment is effectively conducted to determine priorities and an appropriate intervention by UNICEF based on the local humanitarian/ emergency affecting children, their families and community; ensuring interventions are informed by evidence, assessment information and multi-agency / UNICEF specific monitoring assessments and recommendations.Somali regional emergency preparedness and response planning is effectively arranged together with the establishment of regional contingency plan and early warning mechanisms.Emergency preparedness and response plans addresses gender issues that may be expected to intensify during emergencies.ÂEmergency 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.Substantive improvements are made in the emergency preparedness and response capability of UNICEF staff and implementing partners through conduct of effective training activities.In the event of an emergency, UNICEF's presence is promptly established and the initial emergency operational tasks are effectively executed, including provision of support for information communication technology, telecommunications facility and staff security related assistance in the field office.Timely delivery of assistance and supplies is provided, urgent staffing requirements are identified, and the appropriate use of UNICEF resources is monitored for effective project delivery.To qualify as an advocate for every child you are expected to have…
An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, international law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience at the national and international levels in humanitarian emergencies, programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration.Developing country work experience and previous experience in a coordination role highly desired.Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Local working language of the duty station and another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset .For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The technical competencies required for this post are….
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http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply: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 our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=514170