Programme Officer (Health Emergency)
Organizational Context
UNICEF's core mission is to advance children's rights globally, focusing on equity for the most disadvantaged. In Afghanistan, UNICEF has been a consistent partner for over 70 years, providing essential services like health, education, and protection. The organization plays a vital role in supporting the country's recovery from conflict and natural disasters, ensuring children, adolescents, and women can access services and realize their rights to survival, development, protection, and participation.
Job Purpose
The Programme Officer (Health Emergency) will support UNICEF's Health Section in Afghanistan, specifically the Health Emergency Unit. This role is crucial for monitoring, coordinating, and reporting on emergency health programs, with a strong emphasis on preparedness and response activities aligned with the Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) framework. The incumbent will be responsible for collecting, consolidating, analyzing, and tracking emergency response data to inform decision-making, monitor results, and support donor reporting and accountability. Collaboration with health sector partners and UNICEF sections is key to ensuring effective implementation, timely updates, and operational support for emergency health initiatives.
Responsibilities
The role involves comprehensive data management for emergency health responses, including collection, consolidation, validation, and analysis from various sources like DHIS and partner reports. Responsibilities include preparing situation reports, donor reports, presentations, and analytical updates. The officer will monitor emergency health activities against targets and donor commitments, maintaining activity trackers and performance indicators. Coordination across UNICEF sections (Health, WASH, Nutrition, SBC) and with external partners is essential to strengthen intersectoral collaboration and follow up on action points. The role also entails managing emergency-related information, supporting the monitoring of donor-funded activities, tracking supplies, and assisting with emergency preparedness and contingency planning. Administrative and coordination support for emergency activities, including record-keeping and documentation, is also required.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of relevant experience in public health is required. Experience in health emergencies, monitoring and evaluation, or epidemiology with international organizations in Afghanistan is an asset. Proficiency in English, strong analytical and data presentation skills, and solid computer literacy, including MS Office, are essential. Experience working within the UN or other international development organizations is desirable.
Skills
Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, creativity, planning, organization, professionalism, and self-management. Technical skills encompass emergency preparedness, crisis response, public health, immunization, project management, program development, and strategy. Excellent oral and written communication, data analysis, and interpersonal skills are also crucial for effective collaboration and reporting.