Emergency Specialist, P-, Temporary Position O​/P Office of Emergency

Position: Emergency Specialist, P-3, Temporary Position, #00137994, O/P  Office of Emergency [...]
UNICEF’s Emergency Specialist (Anticipatory Action) works under the direction of the Emergency Specialist (Anticipatory Action Lead) and in partnership with the Chief, Innovative Finance for Children (IF4C) and the Senior Climate Adviser. The role leads the management and implementation of the insurance‑backed anticipatory action (AA) programme, providing technical, operational and coordination support to ensure effective delivery.

Responsibilities

Program management and coordination of the AA initiative.

Technical leadership and support for trigger development and risk analytics.

Providing support to country offices for programme implementation.

Monitoring, learning, reporting and knowledge management of programme activities.

Contributing to UNICEF’s broader Anticipatory Action and Disaster Risk Finance (DRF) work streams.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

Master’s or equivalent advanced university degree in international development, disaster risk management, humanitarian affairs, economics, public policy, or a related field.

Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian action, anticipatory action, disaster risk management, disaster risk finance or related fields.

Experience in programme coordination and multi‑stakeholder engagement.

Demonstrated exposure to risk analysis, trigger development or early warning systems.

Experience supporting country offices and managing programme implementation.

Experience in monitoring, reporting and knowledge management.

Experience in budget tracking or financial monitoring.

Fluency in English is required.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Familiarity with innovative financing mechanisms or data‑driven approaches.

Relevant experience at country level, especially in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Core Competencies

Builds and maintains partnerships.

Demonstrates self‑awareness and ethical awareness.

Drive to achieve results for impact.

Innovates and embraces change.

Manages ambiguity and complexity.

Thinks and acts strategically.

Works collaboratively with others.

Benefits & EEO Statements

Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process.

Staff are entitled to paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and other family‑friendly benefits.

UNICEF is an equal opportunity employer; applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Selected candidates are required to undergo background checks and, for International Placement (IP) positions, to obtain a host country visa and comply with current vaccination requirements.

UNICEF offers a comprehensive benefits package and is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce.

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