Ebola Response Officer
Quick answer
UNICEF is hiring an Ebola Response Officer in Kinshasa, DRC, to support emergency outbreak operations across multiple technical areas with compensation determined by UNV standards.
- Role
- Ebola Response Officer
- Organization
- UNICEF
- Location
- Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
UNICEF is establishing a roster of qualified professionals to provide multidisciplinary support for Ebola preparedness and response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Selected candidates will be deployed to support emergency operations across various technical sectors, including health, data analysis, communications, and community engagement. The role requires experienced professionals capable of working in challenging humanitarian environments to strengthen health systems and protect vulnerable populations. This is an opportunity for experts to contribute to vital outbreak control efforts as part of the UN Volunteer program.
What you'll do
- Support rapid assessments, programme planning, implementation, and monitoring.
- Strengthen coordination with government entities, partners, and local communities.
- Build the capacity of national staff and frontline workers through training.
- Ensure accountability to affected populations via feedback and adaptation mechanisms.
- Integrate gender, protection, and inclusion considerations across all interventions.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in humanitarian or emergency contexts.
- Demonstrated experience in outbreak response is highly preferred.
- Excellent coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in French and/or local languages as appropriate for the DRC context.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
UN Volunteer entitlements including medical coverage and security support as per UNV conditions of service.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This role is based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and requires in-person presence to support emergency operations.
What is the compensation for this role?
Compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting; candidates should refer to the UNV entitlement calculator provided in the description for standard UN Volunteer benefits.
What are the core requirements for applicants?
Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree and possess a minimum of 3 years of professional experience, preferably in humanitarian or emergency outbreak response.
How do I apply for this position?
The posting invites applications to establish a roster for deployment; interested candidates should follow the UNV application portal procedures linked in the official documentation.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNICEF's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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