Emergency Specialist

Minimum requirements

1. Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Social Science, Public Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, International law, Nutrition, International relations, Business administration, Business Management, emergency and any other related fields.
   
2. Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Programme Management, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Administration, National level, International level, Programme Development, Project Development, Implementation, Field Work and any other related fields.
   
3. Skills: Ebola emergency, Emergency Response, Emergency Programme, Emergency Management, Partnership Engagement, Emergency Coordination.
   
4. Language Requirements: English language knowledge on a Proficient/Fluent level.
   

Emergency Preparedness

• Develops and updates country contingency plans, establishes early warning systems, and ensures readiness for emergency response.
  
• Offers technical advice on emergency preparedness, programme management, and supports implementation to strengthen field mechanisms.
  
• Plans, organizes, and conducts staff training for emergency preparedness and response; builds UNICEF and partner capability through courses and workshops.
  

Emergency Response

• Acts promptly as part of the Emergency Response Team to establish UNICEF's presence, verify emergencies, and ensure telecommunications and staff safety; keeps OPSCEN and Regional Director informed.
  
• Applies response plans, identifies staffing needs, redeploys staff, delivers assistance, monitors resource use, reports financial status, and sends daily situation updates.
  

Emergency Project

• Implements emergency project workplans, manages activities, visits sites to monitor progress, makes administrative decisions, prepares appeals and donor communications.
  
• Identifies long-term requirements and proposes regular operational structures for continued intervention post-emergency.
  
• Maintains strategic coordination with government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, identifies partners, establishes arrangements, and supports sectoral coordination within the cluster approach.
  
• Participates in humanitarian forums and informs management of relevant developments, threats, and partnership opportunities.