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UNICEF 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.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Health.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the largest populations in Africa (estimates range from 98.3 million, according to the DRC Bureau of Statistics and over 100 million according to other estimates) and poorest (73% live in extreme poverty) and has been in a state of conflict and vulnerability for almost 40 years. DRC is facing multiple development and humanitarian challenges. Despite some progress made over the last number of years in DRC in the fields of child survival and development as well as child protection, none of the MDGs was met. It will be a tremendous challenge for the country to achieve the SDGs by 2030. There are 6.3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country, of which 51% are women and girls; in addition, the country faces multiple health epidemics including Ebola, Cholera, Measles and Polio, and underlying chronic malnutrition affecting children across the country. In 2023, the office had a total requirement of more than US$1 billion, with over US$862 million for emergency resources.

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How can you make a difference?

The Health Manager reports to the Chief of Health for general guidance and supervision.

S/He provides high level program and policy guidance and leadership in strengthening UNICEF DRC’s response to health emergencies during outbreaks, natural disasters and conflicts. S/He collaborate closely with Immunization Senior Manager during response on vaccine preventable diseases outbreaks (Measles, Yellow Fever, Polio etc.) and cholera prevention and response (in collaboration with the other sections) as well as on complex emergencies in conflict affected countries. In consultation with the RO, the position will be responsible for supporting implementation of high impact health interventions in acute and chronic emergencies as outlined in UNICEF’s Core Corporate Commitments in Emergencies (CCC) and other relevant technical guidelines. The emergency health Manager will be supervised by the Chief Health and work closely with Senior Immunization Manager, the field offices, WCARO and HQ emergency technical team.

S/He provides technical guidance and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results, according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance, and accountability framework.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks Health Emergency Manager Level 4.pdf

• Programme development and planning
• Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
• Advisory services and technical support
• Advocacy, networking and partnership building
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Medicine and advanced (post graduate) degree in public health
  Desirable: Training in management
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in planning, managing and implementing health emergency programs with either the UN, International Organizations, and/or NGO at national and international level including field experience and demonstrated professional achievements in Africa; Knowledge and experience with operational and action research findings to meet the needs of programs in low- and middle income countries
• Familiarity with humanitarian principles, policies and response actions
• Familiarity with UNICEF emergency policies, financial, supply and administrative rules
• Experience should include coordination and strategic partnerships, risk assessments, planning, programming, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public health emergency programs within epidemiology and disease control, expertise mainly in epidemic prone diarrheal diseases, viral hemorrhagic diseases, vaccine preventable diseases. Knowledge of the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005 framework and its implementation in member states
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Fluency in French and English are required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are?

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) nurture leads and manage people.

During the recruitment process, we assess candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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