Emergency Preparedness and Coordination Associate
Quick answer
UNICEF Vietnam is hiring an entry-level Emergency Preparedness and Coordination Associate in Ha Noi, Viet Nam to support emergency preparedness and response work with a focus on data gathering, analysis, coordination, and documentation. The position offers comprehensive benefits including insurance coverage and learning resources.
- Role
- Emergency Preparedness and Coordination Associate
- Organization
- UNICEF Vietnam
- Location
- Viet Nam (Ha Noi)
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Emergency Preparedness and Coordination Associate will support UNICEF Viet Nam’s emergency preparedness and response work, focusing on data gathering, analysis, coordination, and documentation.
What you'll do
- Provide direct support to the Programme Specialist for Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency in monitoring and analysing disaster, climate and emergency risks.
- Support preparedness and readiness planning, including the Emergency Preparedness Platform and other tools required for timely emergency response.
- Assist in gathering, verifying and analysing information on the nature, scale and impact of emergencies from relevant sources.
- Support child-centred impact assessments and emergency assessments to help identify priority needs and affected populations.
- Maintain updated emergency contact lists and 4W matrices which track support from partners, field monitoring tools, assessment records and response trackers for rapid deployment and response coordination.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 1 year of relevant professional, volunteer, internship or project experience in emergency preparedness, disaster risk reduction, climate change, public policy, social development, programme coordination, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, or a related field.
- Good analytical skills, including the ability to collect, organise and summarise quantitative and qualitative information for risk analysis, needs assessment, impact assessment, reporting, and decision-making.
- Basic understanding of disaster impacts on children, families, communities, and essential social services is desirable. Experience or coursework in socio-economic analysis, loss and damage assessment, needs assessment, or household/community impact analysis is an asset.
- Good coordination and communication skills, including the ability to work with UNICEF colleagues, Government counterparts, United Nations agencies, local partners and communities in a respectful and professional manner.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to follow up on agreed actions, maintain trackers, prepare meeting notes and support documentation.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Entry Lump Sum Allowance (USD350), Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VND 18,745,356*), Insurance Coverage (Comprehensive health, life, and malicious acts insurance); Annual Leave of 2.5 days per month; Access to UNV’s learning and career development resources; and Exit Lump Sum Allowance (USD120/1 month) payable upon successful completion of the assignment.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
What is the compensation package like?
Compensation details are not specified in the posting.
What qualifications are required for this role?
A Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience are required.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should follow UNICEF’s application process, which is not detailed in the posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNICEF Vietnam's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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