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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Type of Contract: International Consultant (CST Level II)

Position Title: Emergency Preparedness Officer for ISCG (CST Level II)

No. of Position: 01

Duty Station: Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Duration: 11 Months

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

The Emergency Preparedness Officer will report directly to the Senior Emergency Coordinator under the overall guidance of the ISCG Principal Coordinator.

• Support the Deputy Coordinator with coordinating the effective, timely, age and gender responsive emergency preparedness and response measures to the major natural and man-made hazards affecting the Rohingya refugee camps and host communities (living within and adjacent to camp boundaries) as outlined in the Multi Hazard Response Plan for the Rohingya refugee response.
• In the event of any natural or man-made emergencies within the two sub-Districts of Ukhiya and Teknaf, support the ISCG Principal Inter-Agency Coordinator role as the district emergency focal point with liaising with the HOSOG in Cox’s Bazar.
• In the event of natural or man-made emergencies, and under the guidance of the Deputy Coordinator, coordinate initial post-disaster rapid assessments undertaken by Sectors.
• In consultation with the Sectors, streamline emergency preparedness and response coordination, information sharing and decision-making processes and mechanisms in the Rohingya refugee response.
• Establish and maintain the integration between agency and Sector-specific EPR responses and mainstreaming of cross-cutting themes such as gender and persons living with disabilities to improve the cohesion and complementarity of programme outcomes
• Lead the Emergency Preparedness Working Group in the Rohingya refugee response towards strengthening emergency preparedness and response coordination.

• Coordinate annual scenario planning projections to improve hazard preparedness in the Rohingya refugee response.

• Participate in the multi hazard preparedness and response coordination meetings organized by the local government authorities in Cox’s Bazar and act as focal point for UNO and RRRC technical level meetings on multi hazard preparedness and response

• Advocate and facilitate strategic partnerships between government and non-government partners and professional learning institutions, in developing knowledge management frameworks, including accountability and learning mechanisms specific to the crisis preparedness and response.
• Support the identification of potential new funding sources for emergency preparedness and response in the Rohingya refugee response.
• Support providing linkages/networks and proposal development as required.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University Degree (Master or equivalent) in Political or Social Sciences, International Studies, Public Administration, Economics or another relevant field.

Experience: At least 6 years of progressive experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation and development or other related area. Previous UN experience is desirable.

Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of the institutions of the UN system, knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian assistance.

• Excellent writing skills

• Ability to perform analysis and synthesis

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes . Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The ISCG (1) supports inter-sector coordination (2) supports cross cutting issues such as PSEA, humanitarian access, and emergency preparedness and response, external relations and information management (3) supports coordination of activities that are not situated with any agency such as skills/livelihoods and development. The ISCG works closely with The Government of Bangladesh in Cox’s Bazar, the nine UN agencies, the numerous international and national NGOs, the sectors and working groups, and the donor community. Despite transitioning from an emergency to a protracted crisis, this operation remains vibrant, agile, yet challenging.

The Principal Coordinator of the ISCG (appointed by UNHCR) reports to the co-chairs of the Strategic Executive Group (UNHCR, IOM, UNRC). S/he and the team creates strategic linkages between the Sector/Working Group Coordinators Group in CXB, the Heads of Sub-Offices Group (HOSOG) in CXB, and the Strategic Executive Group in Dhaka comprising of UN agencies, NGOs and donors. The ISCG also leads the development of the Joint Response Plan that is pivotal to the coordination of the response, not least to ensure strategic assessments, planning, resource mobilization and reporting. The Crisis Response Officer will report directly to the ISCG Deputy Coordinator under the overall guidance of the ISCG Principal Coordinator.

WHY WORK WITH US

This is an opportunity for an exciting and challenging position in a multi-cultural and interdisciplinary team, based in a unique location, Cox's bazar on a topic with high relevance. In addition, we offer:

• Meaningful and impactful careers:

Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve

• Continuous learning and training:

  We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers

• Multicultural and stimulating work environment:

We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Sunday, 10 July 2022 (Midnight Bangladesh time)

To Apply

Click 'Apply' link below to start the application process. Candidate are requested to create an account in WFP E-Recruitment system before applying.

Please also include your CV with a cover letter, highlighting your motivation and suitability for this vacancy, as part of an online application.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package including basic salary, Rest & Recuperation (R&R), and medical insurance.

Please visit https://www.wfp.org/publications/wfp-bangladesh-coxs-bazar-in formation-bookletto learn more about WFP's operations in Bangladesh.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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