Emergency Manager

Under the direction and guidance of the Chief of Field Office, coordinates overall UNICEF program interventions including emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the UNICEF interventions, including fund-raising for activities, to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers and affected communities.  Provides coordination and support for policy and programme planning and management in UNICEF supported emergency programme.

Accountabilities And Duties:

• Emergency Preparedness
• Emergency Response
• Emergency Project

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.
• 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.
• Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration, with significant emphasis on analysis and advice on the needs of children and women affected by emergencies
• Direct field experience in emergency programme planning, management, or evaluation highly desirable.
• Specialized training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.
• Relevant UN or international NGO experience is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Source:  https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/570720