Emergency Specialist (Preparedness), P-3, Office of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS) Istanbul, Türkiye, #130994, [Temporary Appointment, 364 days]
Job no: 577290
Position kind: Temporary Appointment
Location: Türkiye
Division/Equivalent: Field Results Group
School/Unit: Office of Emergency Operations
Department/Office: Off of Emergency Prog, O/P Istanbul
Categories: Emergency
UNICEF works in over 190 nations and territories to avoid wasting youngsters’s lives, defend their rights, and assist them fulfill their potential, from early childhood by way of adolescence.
At UNICEF, we’re dedicated, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of each baby is not only a job – it’s a calling.
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For each baby, Protection
As Emergencies develop into extra frequent, expectations for UNICEF to ship on the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Actions (CCCs) in a well timed and efficient method enhance. Emergency preparedness considerably enhances UNICEF’s means to fulfill these expectations and save time and assets within the response.
In this context, the Risk Analysis and Preparedness Section (RAPS) in EMOPS offers strategic and technical management on emergency preparedness, threat evaluation and anticipatory motion; main a change course of to embed these themes extra firmly all through UNICEF and the programme planning cycle. RAPS has launched a extra systemic strategy on Emergency Preparedness by way of a web based emergency platform (EPP) that makes preparedness obligatory, helps linking humanitarian and improvement and risk-informed programming, and ensures that each one COs, ROs, and HQ are prepared to fulfill the Core Commitment for Children (CCCs) in an emergency.
UNICEF’s Emergency Preparedness Platform (EPP) serves because the central on-line instrument utilized by over 130 places of work worldwide. Its main position is facilitating preparedness planning and monitoring, thus fostering enhanced readiness for emergency response efforts. EPP guides UNICEF places of work by way of a structured and standardized preparedness planning course of, encompassing threat evaluation, state of affairs definitions, and figuring out needed actions to organize for an efficient humanitarian response.
Building on the successes of earlier variations, the EPP 3.0 model goals to allow extra environment friendly and correct preparedness planning and monitoring, improved preparedness for response, enhanced collaboration and communication amongst workforce members, higher flexibility and accessibility for customers, and the flexibility to investigate and make the most of knowledge for fast determination making.
The Emergency Preparedness Specialist will throughout 60 to 50% of his/her time assist EPP 3.0 platform improvement as Product Owner. He/she’s going to signify RAPS and be accountable for the backlog and for the fluid liaison with ICTD and improvement groups on a every day/hourly foundation.
During the remaining 40 to 50% of his/her time, the Emergency Preparedness Specialist will assist the work of the preparedness unit in guaranteeing notably the efficient implementation of technical help associated to preparedness in ROs and COs. Spearheading capacity-building initiatives for governments in precedence nations, specializing in authorities preparedness/DRR along with Program Group and ROs may even be a precedence working route for the incumbent of the place.
How are you able to make a distinction ?
Summary of key features/accountabilities:
1) 60/50 % time supporting EPP 3.0 platform improvement as Product Owner
- Consultations
- Continue engagement with the EPP tremendous customers within the Peer Reviewer Group (PrG): arrange the PrG Teams channel; assist EPP PM organizing one extremely interactive working session each two months.
- Continue engagement with PG Humanitarian Action Focal Points of every sector and cross-sector thematic areas to finalize pre-identification of emergency response and preparedness actions by sector/hazard.
- Support the change administration course of and roll out course of together with communication/adoption plan operationalization, together with subsequent suggestions inclusion and iteration with ICTD.
b. Technical content material
- Finalize improvement of remaining EPP 3.0 Features (Product Backlog Items in Azure DevOps platform) with ICTD Development Team through attending every day dash conferences with Designer and Developers.
- Validate the completion of every Product Backlog Items
- Jointly with the ICTD lead, decide the duties to be carried out by the event workforce every iteration.
- CO Preparedness Scoring: Support operationalization of the drafted Preparedness scoring mock-up and associated formulation for the EPP preparedness rating, exploring totally different thresholds and weighting set-ups for every response capability (HR/Supply/Partnership/Finance) scoring parameter, aligned with the Global Risk Tool developed by RAPS Risk Analysis Unit and aligning with ICTD Data integration/knowledge modelling initiative.
- Define a bundle of preparedness assist for every CO typology (e.g for UMIC/HICs, and protracted crises nations), for seasonal local weather preparedness together with a ‘bottom-up’ early warning part.
c. Coordination
- Support coordination with Development Team and stakeholders as interim PO position for the EPP 3.0 venture (person tales, sprints).
- Support alignment of new MPS Preparedness Procedures, EPP 3.0 and revised (HFSS-led) Emergency procedures.
- Support elaboration of working prototype testing/coaching plan
2) 40/50% time supporting Preparedness Unit as Emergency Specialist on following duties
- Technical Assistance to Countries for preparedness planning and programme design
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- Provide technical help on preparedness points to EMOPS colleagues, different HQ divisions, ROs and COs, (distant and onsite) on preparedness actions and contingency planning for high-risk nations. work with HFSS Desks to overview of and provision of suggestions on threat analyses carried out by precedence COs of their SitAn (inside HQ engagement in Country Programme Development processes). Participate in emergency administration workforce conferences and in conferences on dangers as wanted.
- EPP 3,0 piloting, roll out and planning. User & consultants engagement for the event and enchancment of EPP 3.0
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of plans for the piloting and roll out of the brand new EPP (3.0) in shut coordination and collaboration with the EPP Project Manager and ROs. Gather studying and take corrective actions. Support the onboarding of places of work and monitor progress. Develop/replace EPP content material (assist directions, templates, questions) or coordinate improvement with enterprise house owners, guaranteeing consistency of their inputs. Coordinate Community Engagement. Ensure frequent communication with customers. Provide responses to technical questions. Gather and analyses suggestions.
- Simulation Exercises
- Design, develop, and oversee the implementation of emergency simulation workout routines in chosen precedence nation places of work to check workplace preparedness and response capabilities and employees abilities in areas like catastrophe administration, and public well being emergencies, amongst others.
- Preparedness Planning
- Provide technical experience and coverage steerage on emergency preparedness and contingency planning to UNICEF headquarters, regional places of work (ROs), and nation places of work (COs). This will embody figuring out preparedness actions and providing technical help and high quality assurance on creating and updating contingency plans, guaranteeing alignment with UNICEF insurance policies and greatest practices for emergency response.
e. Government capability constructing on Preparedness/DRR
- Spearhead capacity-building initiatives for governments in precedence nations, specializing in authorities preparedness/DRR along with PG and ROs. This contains conducting wants assessments to establish information gaps and designing and delivering coaching packages on key authorities prep/DRR themes, corresponding to threat and hazard evaluation and mapping, early warning methods, complete of society strategy, and catastrophe preparedness and response plans and techniques together with mitigation approaches.
To qualify as an advocate for each baby you’ll have…
Minimum necessities:
Education: Advanced college diploma (grasp’s diploma or equal) in political science, anthropology, sociology, social sciences, worldwide relations, engineering or associated subject. *First stage college diploma with related mixture of tutorial {qualifications} and expertise could also be accepted in lieu of the superior college diploma.
Work Experience: Five years progressively accountable skilled expertise together with in subject areas.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables:
- Developing nation work expertise and/or familiarity with emergency
- Experience working with UNICEF and in inter-sectoral positions is sees as a bonus.
- Experience at regional and/or HQ stage along with subject areas is a bonus;
- Specialized coaching/expertise in emergency preparedness/response administration extremely fascinating.
- Knowledge of one other official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) can be a robust asset.
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin the whole lot we do and the way we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this put up are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and moral consciousness
(3) Drive to attain outcomes for influence
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
Familiarize your self with our competency framework and its totally different ranges.
UNICEF is dedicated to variety and inclusion inside its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, non secular or ethnic background, and individuals with disabilities, to apply to develop into a component of the group. To create a extra inclusive office, UNICEF presents paid parental depart, breastfeeding breaks, and cheap lodging for individuals with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of versatile working preparations. Click right here to be taught extra about versatile work preparations, well-being, and advantages.
According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), individuals with disabilities embody those that have long-term bodily, psychological, mental, or sensory impairments which, in interplay with varied boundaries, could hinder their full and efficient participation in society on an equal foundation with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has dedicated to extend the quantity of workers with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we offer cheap lodging for work-related assist necessities of candidates and workers with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen bodily and digital accessibility. If you’re an applicant with a incapacity who wants digital accessibility assist in finishing the net software, please submit your request by way of the accessibility e-mail button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.
UNICEF doesn’t rent candidates who’re married to youngsters (individuals below 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance coverage on conduct that’s incompatible with the goals and goals of the United Nations and UNICEF, together with sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination primarily based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, non secular or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is dedicated to advertise the safety and safeguarding of all youngsters. All chosen candidates will, due to this fact, endure rigorous reference and background checks, and might be anticipated to stick to those requirements and rules. Background checks will embody the verification of tutorial credential(s) and employment historical past. Selected candidates could also be required to offer extra info to conduct a background verify, and chosen candidates with disabilities could also be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their incapacity confidentially.
UNICEF appointments are topic to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host nation of the responsibility station is required for IP positions and might be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments might also be topic to inoculation (vaccination) necessities, together with in opposition to SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be chosen for a place with UNICEF, you both have to be inoculated as required or obtain a medical exemption from the related division of the UN. Otherwise, the choice might be canceled.
Remarks
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration within the employment of the employees is the need of securing the very best requirements of effectivity, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF’s energetic dedication to variety and inclusion is essential to ship one of the best outcomes for kids. For this place, eligible and appropriate from all underrepresented are inspired to apply.
Government workers who’re thought of for employment with UNICEF are usually required to resign from their authorities positions earlier than taking on an task with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the suitable to withdraw a proposal of appointment, with out compensation, if a visa or medical clearance will not be obtained, or needed inoculation necessities will not be met, inside an inexpensive interval for any motive.
UNICEF doesn’t cost a processing payment at any stage of its recruitment, choice, and hiring processes (i.e., software stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and coaching). UNICEF is not going to ask for candidates’ checking account info.
In this position, you’ll collaborate with colleagues throughout a number of areas. For efficient collaboration, we encourage versatile working hours that accommodate totally different time zones whereas prioritizing employees wellbeing.
Mobility is a situation of worldwide skilled employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the worldwide civil service.
All UNICEF positions are marketed, and solely shortlisted candidates might be contacted and advance to the following stage of the choice course of. An inner candidate performing on the stage of the put up within the related useful space, or an inner/exterior candidate within the corresponding Talent Group, could also be chosen, if appropriate for the put up, with out evaluation of different candidates.
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Advertised: Nov 18 2024 GTB Standard Time
Application shut: Dec 02 2024 GTB Standard Time
