Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
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Terms of Reference
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Assistant Emergency Preparedness Officer contributes to UNHCR’s work in emergency preparedness and response. The incumbent supports the operations and the Regional Bureaux to prepare for emergencies. S/he contributes to the global crisis horizon scanning by the section, as well as to emergency risk analysis, capacity building initiatives on emergency preparedness and contingency planning development. S/he supports the innovation and development of emergency preparedness guidance, tools and resources.
The Assistant Emergency Preparedness Officer reports to a professional staff at a higher grade. The incumbent covers emergency preparedness as a thematic area and also works with other stakeholders to provide support to emergency preparedness, planning and capacity development.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
Provide support to country operations and Regional Bureaux on emergency preparedness and response, providing technical advice and support in context analysis and reporting, and in developing contingency plans for identified priority high-risk situations.
Provide emergency management support including meetings, reporting, preparation of updates and analyses.
Monitor and assess preparedness levels in field operations.
Provide support with risk analysis and horizon scans for potential new and escalating emergencies relevant to UNHCR and produce emergency outlooks and reports.
Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders to determine the most appropriate analysis and preparedness strategy and products to assist in organizational and country-level preparedness.
Contribute to the development of new approaches for emergency risk analysis.
Contribute to the development and the innovation of UNHCR’s early warning and preparedness platforms and tools.
Contribute to open-source monitoring of situations of concern and emerging risks.
Attend regional meetings on emergency preparedness and response, contributing to the Division of Emergency, Security and Supply (DESS) and Regional Bureaux discussions on risk detection and analysis, while reviewing risks submitted by operations.
Ensure that UNHCR's Global Strategic Priorities and commitments on protection, accountability and Age, Gender and Diversity are reflected in the relevant preparedness methodologies and situational analyses.
Support in developing innovative approaches to standardized training.
Undertake short missions relating to preparedness, training and capacity building.
Support the administrative and logistical arrangements related to the eCentre's events, monitor the budget and prepare regular financial reports on project expenditures.
Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making is risk-based in the functional area of work. Raise awareness of risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
Perform other related duties as required.
Years of Experience / Degree Level
<i>For P1/NOA - 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree</i>
Field(s) of Education
<i>Development Studies; Law; Political Science; Social Science;</i>
<i>International Relations; or another relevant field.</i>
Certificates and/or Licenses
<i>Not specified.</i>
Essential
Not specified.
Desirable
Relevant work experience, preferably in humanitarian field operations or similar.
Functional Skills
<i>PR-Developing Strategic Protection Framework</i>
<i>PR-Accountability to Affected People - Principles and Framework </i>
<i>PR-Community-based Protection - Principles and methodologies</i>
<i>PR-Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Operations</i>
<i>PR-Assessment of IDPs Status, Rights, Obligation </i>
<i>MG-Coordination</i>
<i>PR-Refugee Coordination Model</i>
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
<i>For International Professional and Field Service jobs: <b>Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English</b>.</i>
<i>For National Professional jobs: <b>Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language</b>.</i>
<i>For General Service jobs: <b>Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English</b>.</i>
Competency Requirements
All jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/or cross-functional competencies. The six core competencies are listed below.
Core Competencies
<i>Accountability</i>
<i>Communication</i>
<i>Organizational Awareness</i>
<i>Teamwork & Collaboration</i>
<i>Commitment to Continuous Learning </i>
<i>Client & Result Orientation</i>
Managerial Competencies
<i>Empowering and Building Trust</i>
<i>Managing Performance</i>
<i>Managing Resources</i>
Cross-Functional Competencies
<i>Analytical Thinking</i>
<i>Stakeholder Management</i>
<i>Political Awareness</i>
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Required Languages
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Desired Languages
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Additional Qualifications
<i>Skills</i>
<i>Education</i>
<i>Certifications</i>
Work Experience