UN Volunteers Timor-Leste is recruiting a National UN Volunteer Expert to serve as El Niño Response Coordinator with UNICEF in Dili. The role helps strengthen preparedness and response efforts in Timor-Leste. This opportunity is open to national candidates with experience in humanitarian response, disaster risk management, and programme coordination.
Position Details
- Position: El Niño Response Coordinator (National UN Volunteer Expert)
- Host Entity: UNICEF
- Duty Station: Dili, Timor-Leste
- Deadline: 18 November 2026
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Disaster risk management, humanitarian affairs, international development, public health, nutrition, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), social sciences, public policy, climate change or environmental studies, economics, or a related field.
- At least seven years of professional experience in emergency preparedness, humanitarian response, disaster risk management, programme coordination or a related field.
- Experience coordinating work with government counterparts, UN agencies and implementing partners.
- Strong analytical, reporting and data management skills (situation reports, trackers, dashboards).
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Willingness to travel frequently to remote municipalities and to work under emergency conditions, including outside normal working hours when required.
Assets
- Experience in drought, El Niño or other climate-related emergencies, or in Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), nutrition, health, education, child protection or social protection.
- Experience with UNICEF, another UN entity or a humanitarian organization.
- Knowledge of Timor-Leste's municipalities and national disaster management system.
Allowances and Benefits
- Volunteer living allowance (estimated): USD 1,286.36
- Entry lump sum to cover pre-assignment costs: USD 3,500
- Exit lump sum: USD 120 for each month served, paid on successful completion of the contract
- Medical and life insurance 100% covered
- Annual leave: 2.5 days per month
- Career growth opportunities with access to learning resources
How to apply
Apply online: https://bit.ly/3WCVtcT
For enquiries, contact Albina Lemos, Client Engagement Assistant, UN Volunteers Timor-Leste Field Unit: [email protected]
