Emergency Information Management and Reports Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Natural hazards, civil unrest, displacement and protracted conflicts continue to impact the lives of children across East Asia and Pacific (EAP). Over 31 million people were affected by disasters triggered by natural hazards in EAP in 2020, more than any other region worldwide. The region is also significantly affected by climate change, leading to more frequent and intense heatwaves, storms, floods and drought. Tropical storms and cyclones affected children in the Pacific Islands, Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia and Viet Nam. In addition, chronic protracted humanitarian situations due to unresolved conflict and political instability continue to affect the lives of millions of children and their families, including those affected by security risks and protests in Myanmar, Philippines, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Myanmar is witnessing an unprecedented escalation of conflict and violence, triggered by the military takeover of February 2021. Attacks against civilians are increasing and a peaceful civil disobedience movement has evolved into armed resistance, whilst armed conflict in the border areas is surging. Moreover, much of the region was hit hard by surge in COVID-19 cases and stringent travel and entry regulations, further exacerbating existing vulnerabilities and impacting recovery. UNICEF EAPRO is proactively engaging with COs to undertake emergency preparedness and response (EPR) measures and coordinates UNICEF’s EPR efforts at regional level. This includes the coordination of country office supply requests, the set-up of an information management platform and the development of a regional emergency preparedness and response plans.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Regional Emergency Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Emergency Information Management and Reports Officer will:

• Coordinate with country offices/regional sections, collect information and develop Regional Situation Reports and regular Humanitarian Updates. • Coordinated and draft the UNICEF EAPRO Consolidated Emergency Report (CER) and other regional level donor proposals and reports. • Provide support and quality control for country-level Situation Reports as well as humanitarian donor proposals and reports, including through surge support to CO affected by emergencies, as required. • Support Country Office and the RO in developing and maintaining Humanitarian Performance Monitoring (HPM) plans and systematically collect and report on progress against humanitarian targets • Systematically screen and cross-check internal and external reports, sitreps, information and communication material for accuracy and consistency. • Collect, prepare and systematically update information material (Fact Sheets, FAQs, backgrounders, data tables), briefings, and presentations on emergency situations in the region, in coordination with the Regional Emergency Management Team
• Prepare briefing notes to be used by the Emergency section or contribute to internal/external briefings together with Regional communication section • Maintain essential contacts with programme and operations team to facilitate timely and accurate information flow. • Participate in meetings or calls at global, regional and country level and prepare notes for RO actions and follow-up • Coordinate and draft emergency appeals and project proposals, especially UNICEF Humanitarian Action for Children Appeals (HAC), Emergency Programme Fund (EPF) requests and Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) requests.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/expected outputs

• As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: o Coordinating and quality-assuring both regular and special informational reporting on UNICEF emergency response.
o Ensuring consistently high quality information products.
o Providing direct full-time support to ongoing emergency preparedness and response efforts. • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports. • Flexibility: • Genuine commitment

either the UN and/or NGO in emergency or development settings; • Excellent drafting and report writing skills; • Excellent command of English; • Good understanding of humanitarian operations and the inter-agency humanitarian response system. • Previous experience in working on humanitarian performance monitoring is an asset.

Thailand is located in Southeast Asia. The climate is tropical, with the monsoon season running from May/June through October/November. Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and it is also the most populated city in the country. It is located in the Chao Phraya River delta in the central part of the country. Bangkok has an estimated population of 8.75 million as of 2017 (13% of Thailand’s total population), based on data from the 2010 census. Over the past decades, Bangkok has grown rapidly with little urban planning or regulation. This has led to traffic congestion and air pollution, and there is frequent flooding of streets during the rainy season in the City’s low-lying areas.

The cost of living in Thailand is relatively low, as compared to many other capitals in Southeast Asia. Housing is widely available in various sizes and at various price points. Private healthcare in Thailand is of excellent standard, and there are numerous top hospitals in Bangkok, which fall far below countries like the US in terms of price. There are numerous high-quality international schools available in Bangkok, with English as the language of instruction. Bangkok has different public transportation options, including the BTS Skytrain and MRT Underground, metered taxis, mobile-based ride-hailing services (Grab, All Thai Taxi, etc.), tuk tuks, motorbike taxis, buses and boats.