National Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer NOA WFP/IRAQ - Closing Date : 25 January 2017
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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Emergency and Preparedness Officer will report directly to the Emergency Coordinator.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Act as the Focal Point for the Emergency Preparedness and Response Package (EPRP) for WFP in Iraq. Work will involve leading and overseeing the implementation of the EPRP for the Country Office and Sub Offices, with travel as required. Key tasks include working with all units and Sub Offices to update the checklists (MPAs, ERAs) Contingency Plans, and the Risk Register.
2. Support the capacity development of staff to effectively implement Emergency Preparedness and Response activities, as well as the EPRP tool, by conducting frequent trainings and regularly disseminating relevant information.
3. Reflect meeting outcomes and key development on Emergency Preparedness activities and the Emergency Response to the Iraq crises in the implementation of the EPRP.
3. Reflect meeting outcomes and key development on Emergency Preparedness activities and the Emergency Response to the Iraq crises in the implementation of the EPRP.
4. In collaboration with all units, assist the Emergency Coordinator with the establishment of an operational plan to respond to crisis in Iraq, in particular through the drafting of a Concept of Operations.
5. Working with the Reports and Donor Relations Officers, contribute to the preparation of briefs, presentations, proposals, reports, and speeches on the Emergency Preparedness and Response activities of WFP in Iraq.
6. Conduct research, reviews and analyses of key documents relating to Emergency Preparedness activities and the Emergency Response to the crises in Iraq.
7. Effectively function as liaison with a broad range of internal contacts on WFP Iraq’s Emergency Preparedness and Response activities.
5. Working with the Reports and Donor Relations Officers, contribute to the preparation of briefs, presentations, proposals, reports, and speeches on the Emergency Preparedness and Response activities of WFP in Iraq.
6. Conduct research, reviews and analyses of key documents relating to Emergency Preparedness activities and the Emergency Response to the crises in Iraq.
7. Effectively function as liaison with a broad range of internal contacts on WFP Iraq’s Emergency Preparedness and Response activities.
8. Any other duties as requires.
OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
The position is based in Baghdad with frequent travel in Iraq.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, International Affairs, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience
Experience: Familiarity in working with both internally displaced and refugee populations is highly desirable, with a good understanding of related protection issues.
Knowledge & Skills: A good understanding of issues relating to the political economy of Iraq. Knowledge of social protection and social safety nets, and their use in addressing both short term acute vulnerability and longer term, chronic vulnerability. An understanding of the principles and global frameworks relating to disaster risk management. Ability to engage effectively at working level with a wide range of actors including those in the international humanitarian community and governments; Excellent analysis and drafting skills are required; Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure; Maturity, initiative, courtesy, tact and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic is essential. Any other language is considered as a plus.