Emergency Manager, P-4, Fixed-Term, Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

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This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 74,649 USD and 97,747 USD.

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Under the direction and guidance of the Chief Field Office Goma , coordinates overall east region emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions, including fund-raising for emergency activities, to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers and affected communities in emergency. Provides coordination and support for policy and programme planning and management in UNICEF supported emergency programme.

How can you make a difference?

1. KEY END-RESULTS

2. Emergency preparedness is effectively arranged together with establishment of east region contingency plans and early warning mechanisms.

3. Emergency preparedness and response plans addresses gender issues that may be expected to intensify during emergencies.
4. Emergency plans of action are developed, and compliance and coordination of all sectors with the plans are implemented.
5. Policy advice on emergencies and programme guidance related to implementation of emergency preparedness measures are effectively provided.
6. Coordination and management of emergency preparedness and response and a consistent flow of information of the humanitarian situation are effectively maintained within the office.
7. Significant improvements are made in the emergency preparedness and response capability of UNICEF staff and implementing partners through conduct of effective training activities.
8. In the event of an emergency, UNICEF's presence is promptly established, and the initial emergency operational tasks are effectively executed, including provision of support for information communication technology, telecommunications facility and all staff security related assistance in the east region office.
9. Needs assessment is effectively conducted to determine priorities and an appropriate intervention by UNICEF based on the local emergency situation affecting children and their families and community.
10. Effective assistance is provided to the Chief Field Office Goma in emergency operations oversight and program management with clear accountabilities.
11. Emergency appeals and project proposals are prepared, and concerted efforts are put forward to mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related funding.
12. Longer-term requirements of the emergency operation/interventions are determined to develop a regular operational and staffing structure.
13. Continuous, effective and strategic coordination, communication, consultation and liaison are maintained with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and allies in support of the special needs of children and women affected by emergency situations within the framework of the cluster approach and based on the Core Commitment for Children.
14. Management is kept informed of humanitarian developments in relevant policies, situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in the east region.

15. Emergency preparedness and response strategies are mainstreamed in the east region office's workplans. Sectoral input is provided for all related documents for the office’s Emergency Preparedness and Response, as well as for the Situation Analysis and the East region Programme Document.

16. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primary, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.

1. Emergency Preparedness

15. Ensures that adequate emergency preparedness measures are taken through the development and updating of east region contingency plans and establishment of early warning mechanisms, which leads to more effective preparedness and response to specific emergencies.

16. Participates in the formulation and development of plans of action in preparation and response to emergencies, and monitors compliance of all sectors with emergency plans of action, including financial resources. Ensures coordination of the management of emergency preparedness and response.

17. Provides policy and program advice related to emergencies, including on management related issues. Provides direction and guidance to the east region office in the implementation of emergency preparedness measures, which strengthens preparedness and response mechanisms in the east region faced with impending emergencies.

18. Develops and maintains databases on east region/regional information and ensures the flow of information and communication crucial for the planning and implementation of emergencies. Identifies availability of resources in emergency prone areas and establishes logistics plans to be implemented during an emergency operation, to ensure a timely and effective emergency response.

19. Assists in developing and conducting emergency training courses specifically designed for regional standby Emergency Response Teams; participates in these courses with the Team and participates in other emergency training workshops in the region, leading to build-up in the emergency preparedness and response capability of UNICEF staff and implementing partners. Plans, organizes and conducts training for the office’s staff capacity building in emergencies preparedness and response.

2. Emergency Response

20. In the event of an emergency, takes prompt action as Team Leader or member of the Emergency Response Team which is deployed immediately to establish UNICEF's presence and implement the initial operational tasks relating to emergency assistance. Ensures that the office is provided with effective telecommunications facility and security assistance for the staff in an emergency, as necessary. In coordination with the programme and operations groups, establishes contact with all UNICEF staff and their dependants and visitors to ensure their safety and whereabouts, and informs OPSCEN and the Regional Director of their status.

21. Assesses local conditions resulting from the emergency situation affecting children and their families in the east region. Leads and/or participates in needs assessment missions in conjunction with the Regional Office, the HQ Divisions, and field staff, in order to determine priorities and an appropriate intervention by UNICEF. Participates in UN East region team emergency response and contributes to assessing the crisis and humanitarian situation in the east region with special regard to the survival, protection and wellbeing of children, adolescents and women.

22. Assists the Chief Field Office Gomain emergency operations oversight and program management to ensure that the funding, budget, management, reporting, and field presence coordination are managed efficiently and effectively with clear accountabilities.

3. Emergency Project

23. Prepares inputs for appeals and updates related to emergencies as well as project proposals for emergency. Works with program sections and senior management to mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related funding, including annual or multi-annual humanitarian appeals and documents.

24. Establishes longer-term requirements of the emergency operation/interventions. Plans and develops a more regular operational and staffing structure to take over from the Emergency Response Team.

25. Maintains continuous, effective and strategic coordination, communication, consultation and liaison with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and allies to appeal for aid for children and women with the special needs resulting from emergency situations requiring effective emergency responses in all sectors. Identifies implementing/operational partners and establishes implementing arrangements. Ensures that the UNICEF support is effectively provided to the government with respect to sectoral coordination within the framework of the cluster approach and based on the Core Commitment for Children.

26. Represents UNICEF in all humanitarian and recovery related forum at the strategic level and keeps management informed of all humanitarian developments in the east region in terms of policies, strategy, situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in partnership.

27. Ensures that disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and response strategies are mainstreamed in the east region office's workplans. Prepares sectoral input for the east region programme documents, plan of action, annual workplans, and all related documents of the office’s Emergency Preparedness and Response. Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis and the East region Programme Document.

3. JOB GRADE FACTORS

- Typically, as head of the section, provides leadership, guidance and direction for overall Emergency programmer development, design, planning, implementation, and management in a small to medium size east region office structure;

- Holds primary responsibility for formulation of Emergency programme goals and objectives and the development of strategies and innovative approaches.

- Holds shared responsibility for strategic recommendations and decisions on situation analysis, programme/project planning, implementation, and evaluation as well as administrative decision making on the use of funds and human resources that have significant impact on Emergency projects.

- Assumes primary responsibility for effective management of the cluster, including oversight/supervision of teams of project staff, financial accountability of funds and human resources management and development.

- The job requires excellent communication, negotiation, and other human relations skills, as well as effective decisive leadership and decision-making competency under pressure in the complex working environment dealing with other UN agencies, governmental officials, NGO counterparts, donors and other important partners.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

1. Education

Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.

2. Work Experience

Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration.

Developing east region work experience (for IP) or field work experience (for NO).

Specialized training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.

3. Language Proficiency

Fluency in both English and French is required.

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

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

[add the 8th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for supervisory role]

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. 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. 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.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!