UNICEF Emergency Specialist P3 Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNICEF Kenya looking for “Emergency Specialist P3”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 24 October 2022.
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.
UNICEF Emergency Specialist P3 Jobs 2022
The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 10 October 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Emergency Specialist P3 to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
| Position | Emergency Specialist P3 |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | A minimum of five years |
| Application Deadline | 24 October 2022 |
UNICEF Job Vacancy 2022
How can you make a difference?
Under the general guidance of the Emergency specialist, provide support to UNICEF Country Offices (CO) engaged in humanitarian action encompassing preparedness, response, and resilience. The Emergency Specialist will work as part of the Humanitarian Action Resilience and Peace Building (HARP) Section and with sectoral emergency focal points within the Regional Office (RO), inter-agency partners and Country Office staff.
Emergency Preparedness and response:
- Support CO to adopt adequate emergency preparedness and response measures through the development and updating of EPP, country contingency plans, and follow up on compliance of CO with the implementation of agreed MPAs.
- Dissemination/review of regional early warning.
- Coordination of emergency preparedness and response between ESARO sections and contribute to regional and cross boarder coordination foras for emergency situations including the regional Inter-Agency Standing Committee (RIASCO) and, SADC platforms.
- Provides advice to the country office in the implementation of emergency preparedness measures in the field to strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms in the country faced with impending emergencies.
- Develops and maintains databases on country/regional information and ensures the flow of information and communication crucial for the planning and implementation of emergency preparedness and response management.
- Provide dedicated support to the preparation, documentation, and follow-up of emergency management mechanism within the RO including Emergency Management Team, Humanitarian Action Group, and other mechanisms as required.
- Plans, organizes, and conducts training for CO staff capacity building in emergencies preparedness and response. Assists in developing and conducting emergency training courses. Provides training and/or briefing, as required.
Qualification & Experience:
- Advanced University degree in International Relations, Public Administration/Public Policy, Humanitarian Affairs, Development, Social Sciences, or a related technical field.
- A minimum of five years of professional work experience at national and international levels in humanitarian response. Preferred experience in preparedness, and complex emergencies, including experience in early recovery in the East and southern Africa region.
- Excellent written reporting skills.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies is considered an asset
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNICEF Emergency Specialist P3 Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 24 October 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unicef.org |
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