Consultant, Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator (12 Months)

About the role

About the Role

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to advocacy. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have... Minimum requirements: |( Qualifications/Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills) - Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in humanitarian action, disaster risk management, international relations, development studies, public health, social sciences or a related field. - Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian programme planning, coordina�on, monitoring and repor�ng, including at least 2 years in emergency preparedness and response. - Language Requirements: Fluency in writen and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Thai is an asset.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills

• Sound knowledge of the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action, UNICEF emergency preparedness procedures and the Emergency Preparedness Platform.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality situation reports, analyses and donor-ready emergency reports under tight deadlines.
• Experience in inter-agency or cross-border humanitarian coordination, including with government disaster management authorities.
• Experience designing and facilitating EPR training and simulation exercises.

How to apply: Apply via UNICEF's official careers site (jobs.unicef.org): open the vacancy, click "Apply now", create or sign in to your candidate profile and submit your application. Apply here: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/596519/consultancy-for-emergency-preparedness-and-response-coordinator-remote-for-12-months