Emergency Specialist at UNICEF, Iran

Deadline: 02 July 2023

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Emergency Specialist in Iran.

UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Emergency Specialist will perform the following functions:

• Emergency preparedness is effectively arranged together with establishment of country contingency plans and early warning mechanisms.
• Emergency preparedness and response plans address the issues of most vulnerable groups, including gender and disabilities, become particularly sensitive during emergencies.
• Emergency plans of action are developed, and compliance and coordination of all sectors with the plans are implemented.
• Technical advice on emergencies and programme management related to implementation of emergency preparedness measures are effectively provided.
• Emergency preparedness and response, and a consistent flow of information of the humanitarian situation are effectively coordinated within the office.
• Substantive improvements are made in the emergency preparedness and response capability of UNICEF staff and implementing partners through conduct of effective training activities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Advanced University Degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, international law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines.
• Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.
• 5 year’s progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration.
• Developing country work experience (for IP) or field work experience (for NO).
• Specialized training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.
• Fluency in English and Farsi is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit UNICEF.