Emergency Preparedness and Response Consultant (Impact of regional crises)- 6 months (Nationals only) Individual Consultant Short term contract

Emergency Preparedness and Response Consultant (Impact of regional crises)- 6 months (Nationals only)

Job no: 592128

Contract type: Consultant

Duty Station: Cairo

Level: Consultancy

Location: Egypt

Categories: Emergency

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

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For every child, the right to survive  

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.

How can you make a difference?  

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Egypt County Representative, working in close collaboration with the Deputy Representative Programs (DRP), the Programme section chiefs (Particularly the Chief of Programme Monitoring and Evaluation, PME who oversees preparedness and humanitarian coordination), and Public and Private Partnership team, PPP, around UNICEF Egypt programmatic response to the impact of regional crises (preparedness and response) in Egypt. S/he will be responsible for supporting the Representative, in developing related action plans. S/he will also support the Representative in the preparation of high-level events, meetings and conferences related to the impact of the regional context and crisis in Egypt, in terms of preparedness and response.

THe consultant shall establish and implement country office emergency preparedness and response (linked to the regional context). Responsible for the development, planning, implementation,monitoring and evaluation of the interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children, and the affected communities as impacted by regional crises and emergencies.

Key Tasks:

• Support the Representative in leading internal coordination structured linked to Office response to regional crises and emergencies, and follow-up on the implementation of ECMT actions across sections.

• Prepares a weekly briefing note on the humanitarian situation in neighboring countries and within the region with particular emphasis on how this impacts UNICEF programming in Egypt

• In coordination with Programme team and DRP, participates in the formulation, development, and updating of preparedness and response plans, surge, contingency plans and the establishment of early warning mechanisms, to ensure effective preparedness and response to specific emergencies.

• Supports reflections on the nexus and emergency work and any adjustments needed.

• Supports the identification of problems and constraints to ensure effective programme delivery and prepares reports on the delivery of emergency assistance, supplies, and services.

Support the Representative participation in relevant humanitarian and recovery related fora (e.g. supporting the preparation of briefing notes, advocacy messages, talking points, presentations, etc.) supports information collection and dissemination within the Office related to humanitarian developments in the region and country responses, linked to policies, strategy, situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in partnership.

• Supports coordination with other UNICEF offices in the region as needed for information sharing, joint advocacy opportunities, etc., including with relevant sector groups.

• Supports the Chief PME in the preparation, coordination, and follow up from quarterly meetings with national partners.

Deliverables:  

Emergency Coordination Management Team (ECMR) action tracking and progress updates 

Programmatic Inputs to the ECMT emergency response and contingency plans

Situation reports and management briefings

Contributions to donor proposals and reports

Compilation of Lessons learned and recommendations

Contribution to concept notes and external materials/notes

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…  

Minimum requirements:

Education: Advanced university degree in a relevant field

Work Experience: Minimum 5–8 years of experience in humanitarian coordination or emergency response.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English required; Arabic is a strong asset 

Desirables:

Relevant experience in programming context similar to that of Egypt an asset

Strong coordination, analytical, and drafting skills

Knowledge of UNICEF humanitarian policies and CCCs is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children.  The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the results Refer a friend

Advertised: 03 Apr 2026 Egypt Standard Time
Deadline: 09 Apr 2026 Egypt Standard Time

Tagged as: Emergency, Evaluation, Monitoring

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