About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
Join the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) as an Emergency Specialist (Resilience Coordinator) in Niamey, Niger. You will play a crucial role in providing technical support to the Country Office and partners in the conceptualization, implementation, and monitoring of resilience programming. Your expertise will help strengthen community resilience, address disaster risk reduction, and improve the well-being of children in Niger. This 9-month assignment offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and communities. As a Resilience Coordinator, you will work closely with government officials, donors, and other stakeholders to design and implement community resilience programs, conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, and develop strategies to mitigate disasters and shocks affecting children and women. Your dedication to promoting children's rights and well-being will be instrumental in creating a more resilient and child-friendly environment in Niger.
Benefits & Financial Aid
- Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities
- Travel support: Issuance of a visa by the host country and facilitation of travel arrangements
Eligibility Criteria
- Master's degree or equivalent in social sciences or relevant disciplines
- 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
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English
- Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is desirable
- In-depth knowledge of the Sahel region and experience in Niger is a strong asset
- Experience with the UN systems is considered an asset
Required Documents
- CV
- Letters of recommendation
- Academic credentials and employment history documentation
How to Apply
- Review the complete Job Description here: ToR - Sahel Resilience Project Coordinator P3 TA Niger.pdf
- Check that you meet the eligibility criteria
- Prepare your application package, including your CV, letters of recommendation, and academic credentials and employment history documentation
- Submit your application using the Apply button below
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