The consultant will provide technical, operational, and administrative support to UNICEF Philippines' Climate, Environment and Resilience (CER) Section/Emergency Unit to strengthen humanitarian preparedness, capacity building, knowledge management, and emergency response support in line with UNICEF's Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCCs). Technical support will include assistance in risk analysis, preparedness & response planning, Emergency Preparedness Platform (EPP) benchmark tracking, emergency documentation, standby partnership readiness, anticipatory action inputs, emergency reporting, & field assessment or coordination support. Operational & administrative support will include inter-section coordination, follow-up on preparedness actions, simulation & training support, maintenance of action trackers, organization of meetings & workshops, consolidation of inputs, records management, preparation of materials, & logistical follow-up related to preparedness & response activities. Given the Philippines' high exposure to natural hazards, climate-related risks, public health emergencies, & conflict-related displacement, UNICEF requires sustained support to ensure that preparedness & response systems remain functional, coordinated, measurable, & responsive to the needs of children & vulnerable populations. The assignment will make a practical contribution to UNICEF Philippines' preparedness & response capacity through updated risk analysis & preparedness planning inputs, completed preparedness benchmarks, organized emergency documentation, timely emergency reports & briefing materials, documented training/simulation outputs, maintained action trackers, & field-level coordination or assessment support where required.

UNICEF is a United Nations agency that promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child. Together with partners, UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, for the benefit of all children, everywhere.

Since 1948, UNICEF has been working with the Philippine government and civil society to promote and protect the rights of Filipino children. UNICEF works on long-term development programmes and supports the government during the onset of emergencies in the following areas: Education; Health; Nutrition; Disaster Risk Reduction; Adolescent Development; Emergency Response; Peacebuilding; Social Policy; Child Protection; and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

How can you make a difference?

Scope of Work:

Based on guidance from the supervisor and in collaboration with programme and operations colleagues, the consultant will provide practical implementation support to the CER/Emergency team. The assignment will focus on measurable preparedness and response outputs that strengthen UNICEF's operational readiness, government-led emergency response support, partner coordination, donor accountability, and timely humanitarian decision-making.

1. Support emergency preparedness and response planning, including:

a. Updating the Country Office emergency risk analysis every six months as part of the UNICEF Emergency Preparedness Platform (EPP), covering priority humanitarian risks relevant to UNICEF Philippines, including natural hazards, climate-related risks, public health emergencies, and other situations affecting children and vulnerable populations.

b. Reviewing and updating existing Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans for the Country Office and Mindanao Field Office, based on evolving risks, lessons learned, preparedness benchmarks, operational readiness gaps, and emerging emergency scenarios.

c. Supporting the completion and tracking of Minimum Preparedness Standards benchmarks and related action plans.

d. Supporting the development and finalization of Humanitarian Programme Documents (HPDs), standby/contingency arrangements, and SOPs for HPD activation, including inputs for PRC review where required.

e. Supporting humanitarian proposal development and anticipatory action inputs, including consolidation of technical and operational information.

f. Collecting, collating, and organizing data and information to prepare briefing notes, presentations, fact sheets, FAQs, background notes, and data tables for emergency preparedness, response, donor communication, inter-agency engagement, and government coordination.

2. Consolidate emergency information and reporting inputs.

Support the Emergency Unit in consolidating technical emergency content, field information, operational updates, and documentation inputs for consolidated emergency reports, donor reports, situation reports, documentation reports, and related materials. This role will not replace PME or T4D responsibilities; final design, data quality assurance, and formatting functions will remain with the relevant teams as applicable.

3. Support capacity-building activities for staff and partners.

Support the roll-out of emergency-related trainings, workshops, and simulation exercises by preparing session inputs and materials, coordinating participant lists and logistics, documenting proceedings, compiling feedback, and tracking follow-up actions. Activities may cover Accountability to Affected Populations, Gender in Emergencies, Emergency Preparedness and Response, and Simulation Exercises for UNICEF staff, emergency focal points, standby partners, government counterparts, and sector partners.

4. Support coordinated use of emergency preparedness and response tools.

Coordinate with CER, programme sections, PME, and KIDDS to support the use of tools relevant to emergency planning, monitoring, reporting, and implementation. These may include risk analysis and planning templates, preparedness benchmark trackers, emergency reporting templates, rapid needs assessment tools, Humanitarian Performance Monitoring tools, emergency supply tracking tools, partner readiness/contingency trackers, and knowledge management tools.

5. Provide defined surge support for humanitarian preparedness and response tasks.

This may include preparation of emergency briefing packages, meeting documentation, action tracking, after-action review support, urgent consolidation of inputs during activation, and ad hoc coordination support directly related to emergency events or preparedness actions.

6. Support field-level emergency assessment and coordination, if required.

Travel to crisis-affected areas for needs assessment, coordination, documentation, and technical support, subject to operational need, security, and supervisor approval.

Work Assignment:

1. Provide technical, operational, and administrative support to CER/Emergency Unit in risk analysis, preparedness planning, benchmark tracking, HPD/SOP readiness, anticipatory action, and emergency response processes.

2. Collect, collate, and organize relevant data and information to develop key emergency materials, briefing notes, presentations, fact sheets, FAQs, background notes, and data tables.

3. Consolidate emergency-related technical content and inputs from sections, field offices, and partners for relevant reports and documentation, while coordinating with PME/T4D or other teams for final formatting and quality assurance where applicable.

4. Support the roll-out of capacity-building activities, trainings, workshops, and simulation exercises for staff, emergency focal points, standby partners, government counterparts, and sector partners.

5. Support coordinated use and follow-up of emergency preparedness and response tools, including RNA, HPM, emergency supply, benchmark tracking, partner readiness, and knowledge management tools.

6. Conduct or support needs assessment, field coordination, documentation, and technical support in emergency-affected areas, as required.

Tasks/Milestone:

Deliverables/Outputs:

Task 1: Support emergency preparedness and response planning, including risk analysis, EPP benchmark tracking, preparedness/response plan updates, HPD/SOP readiness, proposal inputs, and anticipatory action support.
  • Updated Country Office emergency risk analysis (six-monthly/EPP requirement)
  • Updated CO and MFO preparedness and response plans
  • Completed/updated Minimum Preparedness Standards benchmark tracker and follow-up actions
  • PRC-ready standby/contingency HPDs and related documentation
  • Updated SOPs/action trackers for HPD activation and emergency response readiness

Task 2: Collect, collate, and organize emergency preparedness and response data and information for decision-making, coordination, donor communication, and briefing materials.
  • Consolidated inputs and data for briefing notes, presentations, and management updates
  • Fact sheets, FAQs, background notes, data tables, briefings, and presentation materials developed or updated
  • Organized reference/documentation files to support emergency preparedness and response communication

Task 3: Consolidate emergency-related technical content, field information, operational updates, and documentation inputs for reports and information products, in coordination with PME/T4D or other teams where relevant.
  • Consolidated emergency report inputs and draft content
  • Donor report inputs and supporting documentation
  • Situation report inputs and emergency updates
  • Documentation inputs for lessons learned, management briefings, and coordination products

Task 4: Support the roll-out of emergency-related capacity-building activities for UNICEF staff, emergency focal points, standby partners, government counterparts, and sector partners.
  • Capacity assessment inputs or partner readiness mapping completed
  • Capacity-building roll-out workplan supported
  • Training/workshop/simulation materials and documentation prepared
  • Participant lists, proceedings, feedback summaries, and follow-up action trackers maintained

Task 5: Support coordinated use of emergency preparedness and response tools across CER, programme sections, PME, and KIDDS for planning, monitoring, reporting, partner readiness, emergency supply, and knowledge management.
  • Emergency tools supported and updated, including RNA, HPM, emergency supply tracking, EPP benchmark tracking, partner readiness/contingency trackers, and knowledge management tools
  • Follow-up trackers and documentation outputs maintained to support programme implementation and reporting

Task 6: Conduct or support needs assessment, field coordination, documentation, and technical support in emergency-affected areas, as required.
  • Needs assessment notes/reports
  • Field coordination and implementation reports
  • Field-level documentation and follow-up action points

Minimum Qualifications Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Development Studies, Environmental Management, Community Development, or any Health or Social Science-related course.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills Required:

  • Strong knowledge of humanitarian action, emergency preparedness and response programming.
  • Good understanding of UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCCs) and humanitarian coordination mechanisms.
  • Demonstrated experience in preparedness planning, rapid assessment, emergency reporting, capacity building, and knowledge management.
  • Strong analytical, drafting, reporting, coordination, and facilitation skills, with the ability to work across sectors and with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and adapt to evolving emergency contexts.
  • Excellent written and spoken English and Filipino are required; proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. Previous experience working with UNICEF Philippines Country Office (PCO), will be an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by 05 June 2026.  Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal under Job Number: 593279 will be considered.

All candidates are requested to submit a COVER LETTER, and the duly filled P 11 form which can be downloaded from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc indicating three (3) previous supervisors. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate to undertake the terms of reference above.  Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

Only shortlisted consultants will be contacted.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) and core competencies as identified in the TOR. View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will  undergo reference checks.

Remarks:

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

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