UNICEF Emergency Specialist Jobs 2024 – Zambia NGO Jobs

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UNICEF Emergency Specialist Jobs 2024 – Zambia NGO Jobs.

UNICEF Zambia looking for ” Emergency Specialist “.

Applicants with an Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 29th February, 2024.

UNICEF, also the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.

The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 26th February, 2024 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of Emergency Specialist to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.

UNICEF Job Vacancy 2024

Key function, accountabilities, and related duties/tasks:

Emergency preparedness is effectively arranged together with establishment of country contingency plans and early warning mechanisms.
Emergency preparedness and response plans addresses gender issues that may be expected to intensify during emergencies.
Emergency 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.
Emergency preparedness and response, and a consistent flow of information of the humanitarian situation are effectively coordinated within the office.
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 all staff security related assistance in the country office.
Needs assessment is effectively conducted to determine priorities and an appropriate intervention by UNICEF based on the local emergency situation affecting children, their families and community.
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.
Emergency appeals and project proposals are prepared, and concerted efforts are put forward to mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related funding.
Longer-term requirements of the emergency operation/interventions are determined to build a regular operational and staffing structure.
Continuous, effective and strategic coordination, communication, consultation and liaison are maintained with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and allies in support of the special needs of children and women affected by emergency situations within the framework of the cluster approach and based on the Core Commitment for Children.
Management is kept informed of humanitarian developments in relevant policies, situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in the country.
Emergency preparedness and response strategies are mainstreamed in the country office’s workplans. Sectoral input is provided for all related documents for the office’s Emergency Preparedness and Response, as well as for the Situation Analysis and the Country Programme Document.

Position in Organization:

Position: Emergency Specialist
Job no: 569945
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Lusaka
Level: NO-3
Location: Zambia
Categories: Health

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, international law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.

Experience:

Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration.

Language:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.