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Emergency Specialist, P4, Ankara, Turkey
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Vacancy No: E-VN-2014-002124
Duty Station: Ankara
Country: Turkey
Region: CEECIS
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Purpose of the Position
Under the direction and guidance of the Deputy Representative/Representative, coordinates overall Turkey country office emergency preparedness, response and resilience activities. Responsible for the overall coordination, development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions, for the survival, well-being and protection of children and families in emergency affected communities. Provides coordination and support for policy and programme planning and management in UNICEF supported programs, including resilience efforts and fundraising.
Key Expected Results
1. Emergency preparedness is effectively designed and implemented together with establishment of TCO contingency plans and early warning mechanisms.
2. Emergency preparedness, and response plans increase resilience and addresses gender issues that may be expected to intensify during emergencies.
3. Emergency plans of action are developed and implemented, in ad compliance and coordination of all sectors with the plans.
4. Policy advice on emergencies and programme guidance related to implementation of emergency preparedness measures are effectively provided.
5. Coordination and management of emergency preparedness, response and resilience efforts and a consistent flow of information of the humanitarian situation are effectively maintained within the office.
6. UNICEF staff, counterparts and implementing partners acquire and maintain a high level of emergency preparedness, response and resilience capability of through conduct of effective capacity development interventions.
7. In the event of an emergency, UNICEF's presence is promptly established and the initial emergency operational tasks are effectively executed, including provision of support for information communication technology, telecommunications facility and all staff security related assistance in the country office.
8. Needs assessment is effectively conducted to determine priorities and an appropriate intervention by UNICEF based on the local emergency situation affecting children and their families and community.
9. Effective assistance is provided to the (Deputy) Representative in emergency operations oversight and program management with clear accountabilities.
10. Emergency appeals and project proposals are prepared and reported on, and concerted efforts are put forward to mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related funding.
11. Longer-term requirements of the emergency operation/interventions are determined to develop a regular operational and staffing structure.
12. Continuous, effective and strategic coordination, communication, consultation and liaison are maintained with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and allies in support of the special needs of children and women affected by emergency situations within the framework of the cluster approach and based on the Core Commitment for Children.
13. Management is kept informed of humanitarian developments in relevant policies, situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in the country.
14. Emergency preparedness and response strategies are mainstreamed in the country office's workplans. Sectoral input is provided for all related documents for the office's Emergency Preparedness and Response, as well as for the Situation Analysis and the Country Programme Document.
15. Potential opportunities shaping the future agenda between UNICEF and Government of Turkey vis-à-vis child-focused humanitarian action identified and translated into action moving the evolved partnership forward.
2. Emergency preparedness, and response plans increase resilience and addresses gender issues that may be expected to intensify during emergencies.
3. Emergency plans of action are developed and implemented, in ad compliance and coordination of all sectors with the plans.
4. Policy advice on emergencies and programme guidance related to implementation of emergency preparedness measures are effectively provided.
5. Coordination and management of emergency preparedness, response and resilience efforts and a consistent flow of information of the humanitarian situation are effectively maintained within the office.
6. UNICEF staff, counterparts and implementing partners acquire and maintain a high level of emergency preparedness, response and resilience capability of through conduct of effective capacity development interventions.
7. In the event of an emergency, UNICEF's presence is promptly established and the initial emergency operational tasks are effectively executed, including provision of support for information communication technology, telecommunications facility and all staff security related assistance in the country office.
8. Needs assessment is effectively conducted to determine priorities and an appropriate intervention by UNICEF based on the local emergency situation affecting children and their families and community.
9. Effective assistance is provided to the (Deputy) Representative in emergency operations oversight and program management with clear accountabilities.
10. Emergency appeals and project proposals are prepared and reported on, and concerted efforts are put forward to mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related funding.
11. Longer-term requirements of the emergency operation/interventions are determined to develop a regular operational and staffing structure.
12. Continuous, effective and strategic coordination, communication, consultation and liaison are maintained with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and allies in support of the special needs of children and women affected by emergency situations within the framework of the cluster approach and based on the Core Commitment for Children.
13. Management is kept informed of humanitarian developments in relevant policies, situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in the country.
14. Emergency preparedness and response strategies are mainstreamed in the country office's workplans. Sectoral input is provided for all related documents for the office's Emergency Preparedness and Response, as well as for the Situation Analysis and the Country Programme Document.
15. Potential opportunities shaping the future agenda between UNICEF and Government of Turkey vis-à-vis child-focused humanitarian action identified and translated into action moving the evolved partnership forward.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
1.Education
Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.
*A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
2.Work Experience
Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration.
Previous humanitarian experience in complex emergencies Specialized training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.
3.Language Proficiency
*Fluency in English and working knowledge of Turkish and Arabic an asset.
Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.
*A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
2.Work Experience
Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration.
Previous humanitarian experience in complex emergencies Specialized training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.
3.Language Proficiency
*Fluency in English and working knowledge of Turkish and Arabic an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
i) Core Values
-Commitment
-Diversity and Inclusion
-Integrity
ii) Core Competencies
-Communication
-Working with People
-Drive for Results
iii) Functional Competencies
-Leading and Supervising
-Analyzing
-Deciding and Initiating Action
-Persuading and Influencing
-Applying Technical Expertise
-Planning and Organizing
-Adapting and Responding Change
-Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
-Commitment
-Diversity and Inclusion
-Integrity
ii) Core Competencies
-Communication
-Working with People
-Drive for Results
iii) Functional Competencies
-Leading and Supervising
-Analyzing
-Deciding and Initiating Action
-Persuading and Influencing
-Applying Technical Expertise
-Planning and Organizing
-Adapting and Responding Change
-Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
Remarks
* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
