Regional Adviser Emergency

hace 3 semanas

Panamá, Panamá UNICEF A tiempo completo

**Job no**: 578153
**Contract type**: Fixed Term Appointment
**Duty Station**: Panama City
**Level**: P-5
**Location**: Panama
**Categories**: Emergency

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**For every child,**_a calling._**

In 2025, 15.5 million children in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will need humanitarian assistance, with 21 out of 24 UNICEF country offices responding to emergencies, primarily migration. The region's humanitarian landscape has shifted from socio-natural disasters to diverse crises, despite being mostly high and middle-income countries. LAC remains the most unequal region, with governments often unable to meet children's needs due to low capacities and weak systems. Indigenous, Afro-descendant communities, and migrants are the most vulnerable. Climate change-related disasters and armed violence are increasing, causing displacement and lack of access to services. Public health emergencies, like Dengue outbreaks, are also expected to worsen due to climate change.

**How can you make a difference**?**

Under the direct supervision of the LACRO Regional Director, and with guidance from the LACRO Deputy Regional Director, the Regional Advisor for Emergency (P5) is responsible for initiating and supporting strategic and program planning related to humanitarian action across the Latin America and the Caribbean Region. The Regional Advisor supports Country Offices and the Regional Office in contingency planning and preparedness efforts to ensure adequate emergency preparedness, operations, and response capacity throughout the region
- All UNICEF Offices in the region maintain up-to-date contingency and emergency preparedness plans aligned with global policy, ensuring proactive risk monitoring and timely action.
- Country offices benefit from strengthened leadership and technical expertise, resulting in effective development and implementation of emergency preparedness and response plans across the region.
- Emergency preparedness and response plans of countries across the region integrate explicit attention to gender and prioritize the needs of marginalized children, women, and families.
- The capacities of UNICEF staff and key implementing counterparts in emergency preparedness and response are enhanced through knowledge sharing, best practices dissemination, and targeted capacity development initiatives.
- Adequate funding is mobilized and secured to support humanitarian action, through coordinated efforts with internal and external partners.
- Technical leadership and guidance on shock responsive systems are effectively provided, enhancing regional and national capacities to respond to disasters.
- Humanitarian response measures are implemented swiftly, facilitated by strong coordination within the Regional Office (RO), between RO and COs, and with HQ, ensuring immediate needs are addressed effectively.
- Sectoral emergency strategies, including strengthening child-centred shock responsive systems, are effectively integrated into regional and country office work plans, supported by strong leadership, a forward-thinking vision, and expert advice, influencing Situation Analysis and Country Programme planning.
- Effective coordination mechanisms are established and maintained at the regional and country levels, ensuring alignment with the CCCs and enhancing cross-agency collaboration.
- Consistent coordination with HQ, including EMOPS, CEED, and WASH PG, is achieved, enhancing support for regional emergency preparedness and response efforts.
- Any additional duties and responsibilities assigned are executed efficiently, contributing to the overall achievement of UNICEF’s emergency preparedness and response objectives.
- If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:_**_ _**_Regional Adviser Emergency, P5_**

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

**_ Minimum requirements:_**
- **Education**: Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, international law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration, engineering or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.
- **Work Experience**: At least 10 y

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