Emergency Officer, NOB Bauchi, Enugu, Kaduna & Lagos with UNICEF

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Post Title: Emergency Officer, NOB.
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-24-2012
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Bauchi,
Enugu, Kaduna & Lagos
Deadline for application: 29 May 2012

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Emergency Officer who will under the general supervision of the Chief of Field Office and in regular
consultation with the Emergency Manager, implement country office emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for the technical contribution to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to advance the survival and well-being of children and mothers and affected communities in an emergency situation.


Minimum qualification & competencies:
• University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business
administration or other related disciplines.

• Two years of relevant professional work experience at the national and/or international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation or administration. Field work experience. Training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.

• Fluency in English and a local working language of the duty station; a second UN language an asset.

• Knowledge of UNICEF policies and strategy to address on national and international emergency issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural
disasters and recovery.

• Knowledge of global humanitarian issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNICEF position and approaches.

• Proven skills in communication, working with people and drive for result.

• Relating, networking, persuading and influencing

• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.

• Knowledge of computer systems and applications (office system applications, LAN. internet navigation, telecommunications and data analysis).

• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.


If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send cover letter (one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal f History Form (which can be downloaded here) to [email protected] by close of business on Tuesday, 29 May 2012.


Please put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.


UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are
strongly encouraged to apply.