Emergency Specialist (Resilience Coordinator), (P-3), TA (9 months), #138150, Niamey - Niger, WCAR

UNICEF is seeking an Emergency Specialist (Resilience Coordinator) for a 9-month position in Niamey, Niger. The role involves designing community resilience programs, conducting risk assessments, and providing technical expertise in disaster risk reduction and capacity-building. Candidates should have a Master’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in high-risk environments. Strong communication skills in French are required.
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For every child, the right to Resilience How can you make a difference? Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative Programmes, you as the Resilience Coordinator will play a central role in: designing and implementing community resilience programmes,


leading capacity-building initiatives,


conducting risk and vulnerability assessments.


You Will Provide Technical Expertise


On capacity-building and training,


identification of drivers of vulnerability,


mitigation strategies for disasters and shocks affecting children and women,


the development and testing of methods to strengthen community resilience. You will also represent UNICEF in technical, managerial, and strategic planning meetings with UN sister agencies, donors, government officials, and other key stakeholders at both central and decentralized levels.


Major Activities And Tasks Technical


Assistance
Coordination
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting


Partnership and Communication If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: ToR - Sahel Resilience Project Coordinator P3 TA Niger.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Minimum Requirements Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in social sciences or disciplines relevant to resilience social development and disaster risk reduction.


Work Experience: At least 5 years of progressive professional experience in resilience, disaster risk reduction,


emergency preparedness and response, peacebuilding, and/or post-disaster recovery. Demonstrated field experience in complex, high-risk and/or conflict-affected environments.


Skills
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of resilience, DRR, climate change adaptation, peacebuilding, emergency preparedness, and capacity development.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of social sectors strengthening work supported by UNICEF


Ability to coordinate complex, multi sectoral, interagency programming


Ability to build effective working relationships in a fast-paced, multicultural, and multisectoral environment.


Strong analytical capacity and ability to grasp complex concepts and apply them operationally.


Proven ability to cultivate productive relationships with donors, partners, government, and other key stakeholders.


Ability to develop innovative solutions to challenging situations.


Resourcefulness, initiative, and sound judgement.


Language Requirements: Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.


Desirables Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language


In-depth knowledge of the Sahel region;


experience in Niger is a strong asset.


Experience with the UN systems is considered as an asset. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it.


Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF Competencies Required For This Post Are… 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 Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, n