Emergency Specialist, Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

• Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund
• Country: Democratic Republic of Congo
• City: Goma
• Grade: P-3

Closing date: Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Emergency Specialist, P-3, Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC
Vacancy No: E-VN-2015-001351
Duty Station: Goma
Country: Congo, Dem. Rep.
Region: WCARO
Job Level: P-3
Position: 00042404
Application Close: 24-Jun-15
Contract Type: Long-term Staff (FT)
Purpose of the Position
Under the direction of the Sr. Project Officer/Project Officer, responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of emergency project activities, to ensure the survival, well-being of children and mothers, and affected community in the country.
Key Expected Results

1. Undertakes and assists with assessment of local conditions resulting from the emergency situation affecting children and mothers in the country. Determines priorities for interventions. Prepares project proposals for emergency assistance and other related documentation, as necessary.
2. Prepares plans of action and workplans for project implementation. Implements and manages project activities. Undertakes field visits to emergency project areas, to assess local conditions and monitor project progress. Makes decisions on project administration.
3. Establishes contact with community groups, other partners and allies to keep abreast of emergency situations. Collects information, identifies problems and constraints, in order to ensure effective project delivery. Provides training and/or briefing, as required.
4. Ensures the timely delivery of assistance and supplies, monitors the appropriate and effective use of UNICEF resources/inputs. Certifies the disbursement of funds, monitors expenditures and submits financial status reports.
5. Prepares project progress reports for the decision making process and information purposes for UNICEF management, donors, partners and allies.
6. Participates in discussions with government or other local authorities, partners and allies, to advocate and/or assist counterparts in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of emergency assistance and coordination.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Education Background

• Advanced University Degree in Health, Nutrition, Social Sciences, or other related field.
• A first University Degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of Advanced University Degree.

Work Experience

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in programme formulation, planning, management, and evaluation, some of which should be in emergency programme management and operations.

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English and another UN language.
• Knowledge of the language of the duty station is desirable.

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
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Analyzing
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Creating and Innovating

Remarks

• The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
• Please note that Goma, DRC is a non-family duty station.
• Please note that this is a re-advertisement. Candidates who have applied to the 1st round, will also be considered, and do not need to re-apply.

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.