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For every child, Hope

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How can you make a difference? 

Under the direct supervision of the Emergency Manager, the Emergency Officer will support the implementation of UNICEF Myanmar’s emergency preparedness and response interventions. S/he will contribute towards the development, planning, implementation, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, fundraising, and the overall coordination of humanitarian interventions to advance the survival and well-being of children, mothers and affected communities in an emergency setting. The JPO will support the Emergency Manager in the coordination of UNICEF-led clusters/areas of responsibility and inter-agency responsibilities.

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

Key functions, accountabilities, and related tasks/duties:

Emergency Preparedness

1. Provides professional assistance in risk analysis to identify emergency-prone conditions/situations and contribute to early warning and timely emergency preparedness.
2. Assists in the formulation of plans of action in preparation and response to emergencies. Gathers information on best practices in emergency situations for the preparation of contingency plans. Monitors compliance of all sectors with emergency plans of action.
3. Identifies formal and informal sources of information. Collects, interprets and analyses all available data on the evolving emergency situation and its implications to the emergency operation. Keeps the effective flow of information and communication crucial for the planning and implementation of emergency measures. Identifies availability of resources in emergency prone areas
4. Assists in organizing and conducting staff training for the office’s capacity building in emergency preparedness and response. Participates in other emergency training workshops in the region and contributes to enhancement of the emergency preparedness and response capability of the office staff.

Emergency Response

5. In the event of an emergency, promptly assists in implementing the initial operational tasks relating to emergency assistance. Immediately collects reliable information to verify the nature and extend of the emergency. 
6. Assists supervisor with assessment of local emergency situation, including implications for children, mothers and the community. Assists with the assessment of the validity of the emergency preparedness plan and ability of the office vis-à-vis the current crisis as well as immediate and additional needs. Provides input in and contributes toward determining priorities and an appropriate intervention by UNICEF. Coordinates with other partners to make a rapid assessment covering priority areas as defined by the UNICEF Core Commitment for Children in Emergencies.  
7. Participates in implementing the emergency preparedness and response plan as necessary.  Assists in identifying urgent staffing requirements and redeploying country office staff. Follows up with the timely delivery of assistance and procurement of supplies and monitors the appropriate and effective use of UNICEF resources.

Emergency Project:

8. Participates in the implementation of plans of action and workplans for emergency project. Prepares inputs for appeals and updates related to emergencies. Coordinates with wider UNICEF staff and others to mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related funding, including humanitarian appeals and documents.
9. Works with other colleagues to make sure that disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and response strategies are mainstreamed.

Minimum requirements:

• Norwegian Citizenship.

Education: 

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, public administration, law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines.

Work Experience: 

• A minimum of two years of professional experience at the national and/or international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation or administration.  
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with humanitarian contexts.
• Training/experience in emergency response management

Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of wider UN and UNICEF’s policies and strategies to address national and international emergency issues
• Knowledge of global humanitarian issues, specifically relating to women and children
• Knowledge of UNICEF’s Core Commitments to Children
• Knowledge of the latest developments and trends in emergency preparedness and response management related field

Skills

• Strong technical skills in editing, reporting and consolidation of quality documents and reports.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
• Demonstrated coordination skills are an asset 
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

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

The 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 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

This is a Junior Professional Officer position open to Norwegian nationals only. The JPO training programme includes the following learning elements:

• JPO Orientation Programme – Designed towards development of professional skills and personal insights into performance and collaboration and create and understanding of how the organization functions and carries out its missions around the world
• E-learning opportunities in performance management
• E-learning opportunities on basic UNICEF programmes & operational strategies: assimilate UNICEF’s approaches to programming and operations; thematic programme areas as well as cross-cutting function areas;
• JPO Coaching & Mentoring Programme – driven by individual needs and targeted towards insights into organizational culture and targeted training opportunities and support.
• Stretch assignments- opportunity, normally from two to max of six months that goes beyond the current description and creates an opportunity to learn new skills in a different Duty Station, Division or Section
• Career Transition Programme tailored to support the JPOs in their final year with their future career aspirations
• The JPO position includes a Duty travel and training allowance (DTTA) of $4000 per year which may be used for learning activities related to the assignment and career development.

To learn more about the JPO Programme, please visit the following link: Junior Professional Officer Programme | UNICEF Careers

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

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from all diverse profiles are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.