Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer for ISCG (CST II), Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Job Title: Emergency Preparedness Officer for ISCG
Grade: CST-II
Type of contract: Regular Consultancy
No. of Position: 01
Duration: 11 months
Duty Station: Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Date of Publication: 13 April 2023
Deadline of Application: 26 April 2023
This vacancy announcement is not for Bangladeshi nationals.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
The Emergency Preparedness Officer will report directly to the Head of Area office under the overall guidance of the ISCG Principal Coordinator.
- Support the Deputy Coordinator with coordinating the effective, timely, age and gender responsive emergency preparedness and response measures to the major natural and man-made hazards affecting the Rohingya refugee camps and host communities (living within and adjacent to camp boundaries) as outlined in the Multi Hazard Response Plan for the Rohingya refugee response.
- In the event of any natural or man-made emergencies within the two sub-Districts of Ukhiya and Teknaf, support the ISCG Principal Inter-Agency Coordinator role as the district emergency focal point with liaising with the HOSOG in Cox’s Bazar.
- In the event of natural or man-made emergencies, and under the guidance of the Deputy Coordinator, coordinate initial post-disaster rapid assessments undertaken by Sectors.
- In consultation with the Sectors, streamline emergency preparedness and response coordination, information sharing and decision-making processes and mechanisms in the Rohingya refugee response.
- Establish and maintain the integration between agency and Sector-specific EPR responses and mainstreaming of cross-cutting themes such as gender and persons living with disabilities to improve the cohesion and complementarity of programme outcomes
- Lead the Emergency Preparedness Working Group in the Rohingya refugee response towards strengthening emergency preparedness and response coordination.
- Coordinate annual scenario planning projections to improve hazard preparedness in the Rohingya refugee response.
- Participate in the multi hazard preparedness and response coordination meetings organized by the local government authorities in Cox’s Bazar and act as focal point for UNO and RRRC technical level meetings on multi hazard preparedness and response
- Advocate and facilitate strategic partnerships between government and non-government partners and professional learning institutions, in developing knowledge management frameworks, including accountability and learning mechanisms specific to the crisis preparedness and response.
- Support the identification of potential new funding sources for emergency preparedness and response in the Rohingya refugee response.
- Support providing linkages/networks and proposal development as required.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University Degree (Master or equivalent) in Political or Social Sciences, International Studies, Public Administration, Economics or another relevant field.
Experience: At least 5 or more years of professional experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, and development or other related area. Previous UN experience is desirable.
Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language.
All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behavior aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:
Leading by example with integrity,
Driving results and delivering on commitments,
Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
Applying strategic thinking,
Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge & Skills:
- Knowledge of the institutions of the UN system, knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian assistance.
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to perform analysis and synthesis
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP provides life-saving assistance to more than 850,000 Rohingya refugees and over 300,000 most vulnerable households in the local communities. WFP implements a range of programmes including integrated food and nutrition assistance, school feeding activities, emergency preparedness, and tailored livelihoods programme to support the most vulnerable population.
For more on WFP Cox's Bazar World Humanitarian Day video 2021
WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
