International Junior Consultant (Emergency Officer) N'Djamena - Chad|

Female applicants, candidates with disability and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

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POSITION TITLE:

International Consultant

CONTRACT TYPE:

Regular Consultant

GRADE:

Junior CST

DUTY STATION:

N'Djamena, Chad

DURATION:

06 months

POSITION NUMBER :

1

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):

Reporting directly to the Emergency Officer P3 leading the Emergency Section, the Emergency Officer CST Jr will be responsible for the following:

• Provide analysis and reports to enhance context from an emergency perspective thus reinforcing technical guidance for operational decision making.

• Support sub-offices and partners from various technical/functional areas on effective coordination tools to ensure that emergency preparedness and response is delivered in a coherent, integrated,

and efficient manner.

• Contribute to the provision of emergency response with specific, well-defined aspects of emergency assessment capacities, contingency planning, scenario building and Concept of Operations to ensure adequate operational readiness and, where feasible, a transition plan for more sustainable emergency responses.

• Gather information, prepare documentation, monitor and track emergency activities implementation to contribute to the application of WFP’s emergency guidance and protocols for an effective emergency preparedness and response.

• Participate in the technical design and dissemination of timely situational updates including mapping of data on emergency situations to diverse range of stakeholders to ensure effective decision making.

• Provide support in developing functional trainings and documents of lessons learned to promote good knowledge management practices.

• Promote/Advocate for application of WFP’s emergency guidance and protocols.

• Perform any other tasks, as assigned by direct supervisor and/or management.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

• Advanced University degree preferably in social sciences, public administration, international law, public health, international relations/development/affairs, logistics, supply chain management, business administration or other related fields of study, or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or advanced training/courses.

  Experiences****:

Knowledge Skills:

• At least 3 years relevant experience in humanitarian work, including at the field level.

  • Experience in coordination with internal and external partners across functional areas.
  • Contributed into implementing activities such as (but not limited to) programmes, supply chain, CBT, field operation or equivalent.
  • Technical knowledge of emergency coordination through exposure to field and emergency operations.
  • Analytical skills to support developing emergency preparedness and response operations.

  Languages:

WFP Values:

• Fluency (level C) in French language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of English.

Integrity

Collaboration

Commitment

Humanity

Inclusion

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employmentWFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.