Emergency Preparedness and Response Consultant (Impact of regional crises)- at UNICEF

, , Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Humanitarian coordination, Emergency response, Program monitoring, Evaluation, Contingency planning, Crisis management, Advocacy, Strategic planning, Reporting, Stakeholder engagement, Data collection, Analytical skills, Drafting, Project management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website [https://www.unicef.org/] to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to survive The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does - in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life - in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions - her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens - addressing inequity - not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. How can you make a difference? The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Egypt County Representative, working in close collaboration with the Deputy Representative Programs (DRP), the Programme section chiefs (Particularly the Chief of Programme Monitoring and Evaluation, PME who oversees preparedness and humanitarian coordination), and Public and Private Partnership team, PPP, around UNICEF Egypt programmatic response to the impact of regional crises (preparedness and response) in Egypt. S/he will be responsible for supporting the Representative, in developing related action plans. S/he will also support the Representative in the preparation of high-level events, meetings and conferences related to the impact of the regional context and crisis in Egypt, in terms of preparedness and response. THe consultant shall establish and implement country office emergency preparedness and response (linked to the regional context). Responsible for the development, planning, implementation,monitoring and evaluation of the interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children, and the affected communities as impacted by regional crises and emergencies. Key Tasks: • Support the Representative in leading internal coordination structured linked to Office response to regional crises and emergencies, and follow-up on the implementation of ECMT actions across sections. • Prepares a weekly briefing note on the humanitarian situation in neighboring countries and within the region with particular emphasis on how this impacts UNICEF programming in Egypt • In coordination with Programme team and DRP, participates in the formulation, development, and updating of preparedness and response plans, surge, contingency plans and the establishment of early warning mechanisms, to ensure effective preparedness and response to specific emergencies. • Supports reflections on the nexus and emergency work and any adjustments needed. • Supports the identification of problems and constraints to ensure effective programme delivery and prepares reports on the delivery of emergency assistance, supplies, and services. Support the Representative participation in relevant humanitarian and recovery related fora (e.g. supporting the preparation of briefing notes, advocacy messages, talking points, presentations, etc.) supports information collection and dissemination within the Office related to humanitarian developments in the region and country responses, linked to policies, strategy, situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in partnership. • Supports coordination with other UNICEF offices in the region as needed for information sharing, joint advocacy opportunities, etc., including with relevant sector groups. • Supports the Chief PME in the preparation, coordination, and follow up from quarterly meetings with national partners. Deliverables: * Emergency Coordination Management Team (ECMR) action tracking and progress updates * Programmatic Inputs to the ECMT emergency response and contingency plans * Situation reports and management briefings * Contributions to donor proposals and reports * Compilation of Lessons learned and recommendations * Contribution to concept notes and external materials/notes To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Minimum requirements: * Education: Advanced university degree in a relevant field * Work Experience: Minimum 5–8 years of experience in humanitarian coordination or emergency response. * Language Requirements: Fluency in English required; Arabic is a strong asset Desirables: * Relevant experience in programming context similar to that of Egypt an asset * Strong coordination, analytical, and drafting skills * Knowledge of UNICEF humanitarian policies and CCCs is 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 [https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values] Familiarize yourself with our competency framework [https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf] and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone [https://www.unicef.org/careers/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-unicef], irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF [https://www.unicef.org/accessibility#contact]. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable male and female candidates are encouraged to apply. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here [https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories].

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Responsibilities

The consultant will support the UNICEF Egypt Representative in developing and implementing emergency preparedness and response plans related to regional crises. They will also coordinate internal response structures, prepare briefing notes, and facilitate high-level meetings and advocacy efforts.