Emergency Preparedness & Response Specialist

UN Atlas; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF Mexico seeks an Emergency Specialist to establish and implement country office emergency preparedness and response. The role coordinates across sections and represents UNICEF in inter-agency coordination to support the Government of Mexico's national systems.

A focus on system strengthening, collaboration with federal and state counterparts, and ensuring the survival and well-being of children during crises; minimum two years in emergency settings is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant professional experience in emergency preparedness and response.
• Experience in system strengthening with government counterparts is highly desirable.
• Strong cross-sector collaboration and government liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement national and subnational emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of emergency interventions.
• Represent UNICEF in inter-agency coordination mechanisms.
• Strengthen government systems and capacities for sustained ownership.
• Coordinate with multiple sections to ensure alignment with humanitarian commitments.

Skills

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Response

Humanitarian Coordination

System Strengthening

Project Management

Monitoring and Evaluation

Inter-agency Coordination

Capacity Building

Risk Assessment

Policy Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Report Writing

Job description

UNICEF Mexico seeks an Emergency Specialist to establish and implement country office emergency preparedness and response. The role coordinates across sections and represents UNICEF in inter-agency coordination to support the Government of Mexico's national systems.

A focus on system strengthening, collaboration with federal and state counterparts, and ensuring the survival and well-being of children during crises; minimum two years in emergency settings is required.