Emergency Specialist, P-3, Temporary Position, #00137994, O/P Rome, Italy, Office of Emergency [...]

The Emergency Specialist (Anticipatory Action) reports to the Emergency Specialist (Anticipatory Action Lead) and co‑supervises by the Chief of Innovative Finance for Children (IF4C) and Senior Climate Adviser. The role is responsible for leading the management and implementation of UNICEF’s insurance‑backed anticipatory action programme, providing technical, operational, and coordination support to ensure effective programme delivery.

1. Programme Management and Coordination 2. Technical Support and Leadership on Trigger Development and Risk Analytics 3. Support to Country Offices and Programme Implementation 4. Monitoring, Learning, Reporting and Knowledge Management 5. Contribution to UNICEF Broader Anticipatory Action and Disaster Risk Finance (DRF) Workstreams Minimum Requirements

Education:

Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in international development, disaster risk management, humanitarian affairs, economics, public policy, or a related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian action, anticipatory action, disaster risk management, disaster risk finance or related fields.

Experience in programme coordination and multi‑stakeholder engagement; demonstrated exposure to risk analysis, trigger development, or early warning systems.

Experience supporting country offices and programme implementation.

Experience in monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management.

Experience in budget tracking or financial monitoring.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English.

Desirables

Language:

Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). Familiarity with innovative financing mechanisms or data‑driven approaches.

Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Core Values & Competencies UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do. Competencies required for this post include:

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self‑awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. Benefits include paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

Appointments are contingent upon medical clearance, visa issuance, and compliance with vaccination requirements. All selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection and hiring processes, and will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

UNICEF is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or socio‑economic background.

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