Emergency Specialist UNICEF Nairobi, Kenya
United Nations Children's Fund - Regional Office, Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF- ESARO)
Closing date: 19 Sep 2012
Location:Kenya (Nairobi)
Job description
Vacancy no.: E-VN-2012-001288
Purpose of the Position
Within the Regional Planning, under the supervision of the Regional Chief of Programme Planning and in close collaboration with ESARO’s Program Sections, the DRR Regional Specialist will provide technical leadership for the development, strategic application, monitoring and evaluation of a range of DRR activities in Country Programs whilst providing necessary support to strengthen Emergency Risk Management including Emergency Preparedness and Response capacities at the Country Office level.
Key Expected Results
1) All CO Planning Milestones (UNDAF/CCA, Sitan, CPD, CPMP, CPAP, MTR) are reviewed for clarity and consistency on DRR strategic applications; ESARO technical support missions and its monitoring of country DRR progress are enhanced to improve the quality of DRR guidance and peformance assessment.
2) Robust knowledge management of DRR effectively promoted in the Region (within ESARO and through a networking mechanism with COs) based on the regular assessment and monitoring of the impact of humanitarian and development work on levels of disaster risk, dissemination of strategic and policy-related documents and reports, the sharing of good practice, appropriate tools and lessons learned, adapting global documents to regional/country context and knowledge/information exchange within and between Country Offices, with Headquarters in addition to key regional partners.
3) Annual and special DRR trainings (in addition to EPR) conducted including guidance and support are undertkaen for integrated and sector-specific DRR capacity development for UNICEF staff and counterparts.
4) Standing analysis of CO EPR capacity maintained and disseminated in coordination with technical RO sections along with the undertaking of CCC-based EPR training of CO staff. Support to COs in qualitative programming for preparedness and contingency plannning in addition to the provision of active support for emergency response
5) Strong communication and dissemination of DRR strategic approachs and outcomes for the Eastern and Southern Africa region established, strengthened and sustained also drawing on strategic partnership with ISDR, key UN and NGO partners and inter-governmental bodies in this area. Successful fundraising and networking for DRR efforts in the region.
6) Strategic partnerships established on context specific community resiliance, defining results, roles and responsibilitiees, as well as performance monitoring. Assistance provided to COs i the design and support to national capacity development activities in aspects of DRR and wider context of Climate Change Adaptation.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in one or more of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Develoment Studies, Demographics or a Social Sciences fields relevant to international development assistance.
*A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.*
- Five years experience in DRR or five years of progressively professional work experience at national and international levels in field programmes relevant to DRR including planning, evaluation and development fields.
- Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.
- Experience in national level development assistance is an asset.
- Experience in international coordination mechanisms is an asset.
- Background/familiarity with Emergency.
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in French is an asset
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Foundational Competencies Required:
- Commitment
- Drive for Results
- Embracing Diversity
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Self-Awareness and Self Regulation
Functional Competencies required:
- Analytical and Conceptual Thinking
- Building Trust
- Coaching
- Communication
- Decisiveness
- Flexibility
- Group facilitation
- Influence
- Judgment
- Leading Vision and Change
- Managing Resources
- Networking
- Managing Stress
- Planning, setting standards and monitoring work
- Strategic and Global Thinking
- Tact
- Team Leadership
- Technical Knowledge and Leadership
Knowledge of theories and practices in:
- Programme/project management in DRR and Emergency
- Training and Capacity Development
General Knowledge of:
- Methodology of programme/project management
- Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies for DRR and Emergency programmes
- Knowledge of global emergency issues, specifically relating to children and women.
- UNICEF policies and strategy to address education issues, including those relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
- Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming.
- IASC policy papers (e.g. Humanitarian reform)
Specific technical knowledge required:
- Advanced knowledge of one or more of the technical areas of UNICEF Emergency, Education or WASH programmes
- Advanced Technical Knowledge of the theories, principles and methods in one of the following areas: DRR in social services, emergency planning and response in education and/or WASH, public policies and/or related fields
- IASC humanitarian reform framework
- WASH/Education Cluster global mandates and technical tools
Technical Knowledge to be Acquired:
- Regional/Inter-governmental and Government development plans and policies
- Knowledge of regional, inter-country and country platforms, conditions, relationships and legislation relevant to UNICEF Emergency, Education and WASH programmes
- IASC policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.
- UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions
- UN security operations and guidelines
Contract type
Job Level: P-4
Position#: 00068986
Contract type: Long-term Staff (FT)
To Apply;
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Closing date: 19 Sep 2012
Location:Kenya (Nairobi)
Job description
Vacancy no.: E-VN-2012-001288
Purpose of the Position
Within the Regional Planning, under the supervision of the Regional Chief of Programme Planning and in close collaboration with ESARO’s Program Sections, the DRR Regional Specialist will provide technical leadership for the development, strategic application, monitoring and evaluation of a range of DRR activities in Country Programs whilst providing necessary support to strengthen Emergency Risk Management including Emergency Preparedness and Response capacities at the Country Office level.
Key Expected Results
1) All CO Planning Milestones (UNDAF/CCA, Sitan, CPD, CPMP, CPAP, MTR) are reviewed for clarity and consistency on DRR strategic applications; ESARO technical support missions and its monitoring of country DRR progress are enhanced to improve the quality of DRR guidance and peformance assessment.
2) Robust knowledge management of DRR effectively promoted in the Region (within ESARO and through a networking mechanism with COs) based on the regular assessment and monitoring of the impact of humanitarian and development work on levels of disaster risk, dissemination of strategic and policy-related documents and reports, the sharing of good practice, appropriate tools and lessons learned, adapting global documents to regional/country context and knowledge/information exchange within and between Country Offices, with Headquarters in addition to key regional partners.
3) Annual and special DRR trainings (in addition to EPR) conducted including guidance and support are undertkaen for integrated and sector-specific DRR capacity development for UNICEF staff and counterparts.
4) Standing analysis of CO EPR capacity maintained and disseminated in coordination with technical RO sections along with the undertaking of CCC-based EPR training of CO staff. Support to COs in qualitative programming for preparedness and contingency plannning in addition to the provision of active support for emergency response
5) Strong communication and dissemination of DRR strategic approachs and outcomes for the Eastern and Southern Africa region established, strengthened and sustained also drawing on strategic partnership with ISDR, key UN and NGO partners and inter-governmental bodies in this area. Successful fundraising and networking for DRR efforts in the region.
6) Strategic partnerships established on context specific community resiliance, defining results, roles and responsibilitiees, as well as performance monitoring. Assistance provided to COs i the design and support to national capacity development activities in aspects of DRR and wider context of Climate Change Adaptation.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in one or more of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Develoment Studies, Demographics or a Social Sciences fields relevant to international development assistance.
*A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.*
- Five years experience in DRR or five years of progressively professional work experience at national and international levels in field programmes relevant to DRR including planning, evaluation and development fields.
- Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.
- Experience in national level development assistance is an asset.
- Experience in international coordination mechanisms is an asset.
- Background/familiarity with Emergency.
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in French is an asset
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Foundational Competencies Required:
- Commitment
- Drive for Results
- Embracing Diversity
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Self-Awareness and Self Regulation
Functional Competencies required:
- Analytical and Conceptual Thinking
- Building Trust
- Coaching
- Communication
- Decisiveness
- Flexibility
- Group facilitation
- Influence
- Judgment
- Leading Vision and Change
- Managing Resources
- Networking
- Managing Stress
- Planning, setting standards and monitoring work
- Strategic and Global Thinking
- Tact
- Team Leadership
- Technical Knowledge and Leadership
Knowledge of theories and practices in:
- Programme/project management in DRR and Emergency
- Training and Capacity Development
General Knowledge of:
- Methodology of programme/project management
- Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies for DRR and Emergency programmes
- Knowledge of global emergency issues, specifically relating to children and women.
- UNICEF policies and strategy to address education issues, including those relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
- Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming.
- IASC policy papers (e.g. Humanitarian reform)
Specific technical knowledge required:
- Advanced knowledge of one or more of the technical areas of UNICEF Emergency, Education or WASH programmes
- Advanced Technical Knowledge of the theories, principles and methods in one of the following areas: DRR in social services, emergency planning and response in education and/or WASH, public policies and/or related fields
- IASC humanitarian reform framework
- WASH/Education Cluster global mandates and technical tools
Technical Knowledge to be Acquired:
- Regional/Inter-governmental and Government development plans and policies
- Knowledge of regional, inter-country and country platforms, conditions, relationships and legislation relevant to UNICEF Emergency, Education and WASH programmes
- IASC policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.
- UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions
- UN security operations and guidelines
Contract type
Job Level: P-4
Position#: 00068986
Contract type: Long-term Staff (FT)
To Apply;
https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9NTA0MjQ0QUU5QTM3NDRBMUUxMDAwMDAwOUU3MTB
GMEYmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-client=100&sap-language=EN&sap-accessibility=X
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