Emergency Response Co-coordinator

Reports to: The Country Representative
 

CORE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To conduct country risk assessment for designing emergency response strategies, and implementation of plans considering internationally accepted standards.
• Developing and maintaining a strong collaborative and networking partnership with key stakeholders, and community partners for involvement in emergency management activities.
• Developing concept notes/proposals and reports by gathering information on country situation and becoming familiar with requirements and guidelines of various funders and engaging in fundraising activities for the country, in the field of disaster management and emergency response.
• Coordinating and following up country programs to ensure technical inputs for preparing concept notes, proposals, reports and presentations.
• Regularly monitor country safety and security situations, and provide necessary emergency support to country management.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the country representative

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• A minimum of Masters in Social Sciences/ Development Studies/ Disaster Management/ Geography and Environmental Studies or any other comparative university degree.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in emergency response and disaster risk reduction.
• Experience with different aspects of project management including development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and supervision of environmental experts.
• Experience in developing proposals, budget, situation reports, action plans and brief notes and presentations.
• Must have skills of self-awareness, cultural diversity, flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken English.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements, must submit their application letters, Curriculum Vitae (including bio-data such as: Date of birth, Education qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at least 3 referees), Scanned copies of academic documents, and a day time contact Not Later Than July 24th, 2015.