Regional Adviser Emergency Expert
hace 5 días
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Regional Adviser for Emergency at UNICEF. As part of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the development and implementation of emergency preparedness and response plans across the Latin America and Caribbean Region.
About the Role
- You will work closely with Country Offices and the Regional Office to ensure adequate emergency preparedness, operations, and response capacity throughout the region.
- Develop and maintain up-to-date contingency and emergency preparedness plans aligned with global policy, ensuring proactive risk monitoring and timely action.
- Sustain leadership and technical expertise in Country offices, resulting in effective development and implementation of emergency preparedness and response plans across the region.
- Countries' emergency preparedness and response plans will 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 will be enhanced through knowledge sharing, best practices dissemination, and targeted capacity development initiatives.
- A well-maintained and regularly updated regional roster of First Line Responders will be in place, supported by systematic capacity development and rapid deployment to emergencies regionally as needed.
- Adequate funding will be mobilized and secured to support humanitarian action, through coordinated efforts with internal and external partners.
- Technical leadership and guidance on shock responsive systems will be effectively provided, enhancing regional and national capacities to respond to disasters.
- Humanitarian response measures will be 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, will be 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 will be 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, will be achieved, enhancing support for regional emergency preparedness and response efforts.
About You
- To qualify for this role, you will have an 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.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible senior managerial experience in emergency programme operation, public relations, and management of human, financial and institutional resources at national and international levels.
- Prior UNICEF field experience in the LAC Region is highly desirable.
- You will possess thorough knowledge about current theories, practices in specialized field(s) of profession related to UNICEF work in emergencies.
- You will have knowledge of UNICEF policies and strategies on emergency issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, DRR, Preparedness and recovery.
- You will have knowledge of regional humanitarian issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches.
- You will have knowledge of regional conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes.
- You will have knowledge of humanitarian reform principles, international humanitarian laws, reform updates.
- You will have demonstrated ability for leadership, negotiation, advocacy, and social mobilization.
- You will have demonstrated ability to manage diverse functional groups and supervise groups of senior level professional and technical staff.
- Fluency in English and Proficiency in Spanish is required.
What We Offer
- An attractive compensation package.
- Diverse opportunities for personal and professional development.
- A fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission.
How to Apply
Please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to us. We look forward to hearing from you
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