Ebola Response Specialist - Field Mission Kinshasa

General Description of assignment title:
Ebola Response Officer Assignment country:
Democratic Republic of the Congo Duty stations:
Kinshasa

Work location:

On UN premises Expected start date: 07/01/2026 Duration: 6 months(with possibilityofextension)
Long-term benefits and allowances Sustainable Development Goal:
3. Good health andwell-being Host entity: UNICEF Modality:
Onsite Type:
International Volunteer category:
Specialist UCoS from Apr
2026

Work schedule:

Full-time Number of Assignments: 1 Details Mission and objectives:

• UNICEF works in some of the world''s most challenging places toreach the most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. Todefend their rights. To help them realize their potential. In 190countries and territories, we work every day for all children,everywhere, to build a better world for everyone. And we never giveup.
• UNICEF''s fundamental mission is to promote the rights of everychild, everywhere in the world, in all of the organization''sactivities, whether they be programs, advocacy, or operations. Theequity strategy, which focuses on the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children''s rights into concrete action. For UNICEF, equity meansthat all children have the opportunity to survive, develop andreach their full potential, without discrimination, prejudice or favoritism.
  
  To the extent that any child has an unequal chance inlife, they are victims of a violation. It is increasingly clearthat investing in the health, education, and protection of asociety''smost disadvantaged citizens—that is, fighting inequality—will not only enable all children to reach their potential, but also ensure sustainable growth and stability for countries. This is why it is so important to focus on equity.
  
  It accelerates progress towards the realization of the human rights ofall children, which is UNICEF''s universal mission as defined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while supporting the equitable development of nations.

• This is a generic Description of Assignments to call for application to Ebola response positions in the DRC. UNV is seekingto establish a roster of qualified professionals to support UN agencies'' preparedness and response to Ebola outbreaks. Selected candidates may be deployed at short notice to support emergencyoperations in DRC. The Ebola response requires a multidisciplinary approach that places communities at the centre, strengthens health systems, and ensures access to essential services.
  
  UNV is therefore inviting applications from experienced professionals across several technical areas.

• International candidates and Nationals from DRC are eligible toapply. The application are accepted for candidates having expertise in one of the following areas:
• 1. Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE)
• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of RCCEstrategies to ensure communities are informed, engaged, and empowered to adopt protective behaviors during the Ebola response.
  
  Conduct community assessments, develop culturally appropriate messaging, and ensure dissemination through trusted channels.
  
  Establish feedback mechanisms to track concerns, rumours, and perceptions, and adapt interventions accordingly while strengthening community engagement and coordination. Key activities also include strengthening coordination with government, partners,and community groups; building capacity of frontline workers andlocal stakeholders; and supporting the development of guidelines,plans, and communication protocols to enhance preparedness, trust,and community participation in outbreak control efforts.
• 2. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) / PSEA
• Support the delivery of MHPSS services aligned with global standards, including programme design based on needs assessments and development of tools for children, adolescents, and caregivers.
  
  Strengthen capacity of partners, ensure quality monitoring,maintain referral pathways, and promote coordinated approaches to enhance wellbeing and resilience. The role involves establishing monitoring systems, integrating beneficiary feedback to improve services, maintaining…