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Emergency Specialist

UNICEFCaracas, Venezuela
Category | Grade:Professional | P-3Deadline:2 Aug 2026Job ID:594737Synced on:25 Jul 2026
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Overview

The Emergency Specialist supports UNICEF Venezuela’s earthquake response by coordinating preparedness and response activities, leading rapid needs assessments, working with government and humanitarian partners, and mobilising resources so children and families receive timely life-saving assistance.

Languages

Required: English

Job Areas

  1. Emergency & Disaster Response
  2. Humanitarian Response

Minimum Experience

5 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities for the Venezuela earthquake operation
  • Lead rapid assessments of evolving humanitarian needs affecting children and families
  • Coordinate response priorities with government, United Nations and non-governmental partners
  • Support resource mobilisation for timely delivery of life-saving assistance
  • Track operational needs and help align the response with UNICEF humanitarian commitments

Requirements

  • Relevant advanced university degree or accepted equivalent qualification
  • At least five years of relevant professional experience consistent with the published P-3 level
  • Ability to lead emergency preparedness and response work in a complex humanitarian setting

Skills

Emergency preparednessHumanitarian coordinationRapid needs assessmentResource mobilisationCrisis response planningPartner engagement

Additional info

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  • Temporary Appointment