Programme Specialist (Disaster Risk Reduction)

Programme Specialist (Disaster Risk Reduction), NO-C level, Ha Noi, Viet Nam (for Vietnamese Nationals only)

Job Number: 508843 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Asia and the Pacific: Viet Nam
Work Type : Fixed Term Staff

If you are qualified and looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of Vietnamese children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the following posts with The United Nations Children's Fund.

For every child, a champion!

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does - in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life - in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions - her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens - addressing inequity - not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nation.

How can you make a difference?

Job organizational context

Viet Nam, as a lower middle income country since 2010, is at critical juncture in its development journey, especially under the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework which provides a strengthened partnership platform for supporting Viet Nam's efforts towards achieving key national priorities. With the increasing national capacity to invest its own resources in sustainable development UNICEF see the need to offer stronger child-lens in both risk-informed programming and child-centered disaster risk reduction as key drivers for sustainable development, upstream advocacy and technical assistance to eliminate barriers and bottlenecks across sectors such as Child Survival and Development, Protection and Participation, including Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).

The incumbent Programme Specialist (Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)) NO-C is expected to accelerate the orientation on child-centered disaster risk reduction agenda in Viet Nam as outlined in the Country Programme Document (CPD) 2017-2021. Building on the solid results of the recent UNICEF-supported humanitarian assistance in response to the drought and salt water intrusion crisis (focussed on WASH and nutrition), child-centered disaster risk reduction has been identified as a key national priority and a driver for implementing the Sendai Framework. Based on the Joint MARD (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development)-UNICEF Vision and Positioning Note on Child-Centered Disaster Risk Reduction in Viet Nam, partnership between MARD and UNICEF has been strengthened, leading to the development of a cooperation programme. Moreover, UNICEF has been designated as the Chair of the Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience Joint Result Group within the UN One Strategic Plan 2017-2021.

As such, child-centered disaster risk reduction is emerging as a priority cross-sectoral programme area in Viet Nam. The position thus is expected to contribute specifically to the design, risk-informed planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the cooperation programme on child-centered disaster risk reduction with MARD, ultimately leading to the strengthened resilience among communities and children towards climate-change related natural disasters.

Purpose for the job

Provide programme planning, policy and technical assistance, effectively coordinated across programmes for implementation, monitoring and documentation of UNICEF supported child-centered disaster risk reduction initiatives. Ensure establishing linkages and coordination with respective programme sections of Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Child Protection, and Communications for Development to meet to the programme component objectives of the CPD. The position is also expected to facilitate the associated internal and external cross-sectoral programme and planning initiatives to strengthen UNICEF's delivery of key results in child-centered disaster risk reduction, including in the context of One UN and the leadership of UNICEF within the DRR for Resilience Joint Results Group.

The incumbent will report to the Chief of Social Policy and Governance that has been designated as a lead section for child-centered disaster risk reduction.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities: as per attached JD.

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

Education: Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development or a field relevant to development assistance.

Experience:

• Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the United Nations or other international development organization, national government or the private sector.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency (preparedness and response), and inter-agency work.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Vietnamese.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication (II), Working with People (II) and Drive for Results (II).

Functional Competencies:

•     Planning and organising  [ II ]
•     Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ]
•     Analysing  [ II ]
•     Relating and Networking  [ II ]
•     Deciding and Initiating Action [ II ]
•     Applying Technical Expertise [ II ]

To view our competency framework, please click here.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 28 November 2017 at 23:55 hours Ha Noi Time.

What we can offer you?

Competitive salary: Ranging from USD44,738 (net annually), depending on qualifications and experience.

Pension benefits: You will become a participant in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund.

Health insurance scheme: You and your eligible dependents will be covered by the UN Medical Insurance Plan.

Professional Development: you will have different learning opportunities to strengthen your skills and competencies.

Become part of the United Nations: As an International organization that is part of the United Nations system, UNICEF offers opportunities to learn from other countries, and possible career options outside Viet Nam.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

Opening Date Wed Nov 15 2017 09:00:00 GMT+0700 (SE Asia Standard Time) SE Asia Standard Time
Closing Date Tue Nov 28 2017 23:55:00 GMT+0700 (SE Asia Standard Time)

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