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Posted 4 years ago |
Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator is needed at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)
JOB TITLE: Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator
Requisition ID: req9059
LOCATION: Maiduguri, Borno
Sector: Emergency Response
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Open to Expatriates: Yes
Background
The conflict in North East Nigeria has displaced over 1.9 million people and shattered livelihoods of many more. Since 2014 IRC has been delivering support to communities affected; across Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, with field offices in Maiduguri, Monguno, Gwoza, Damaturu, Yola and Mubi and a country office in Abuja. With over 700 staff we deliver humanitarian support and longer term recovery programming in health, nutrition, WASH, education, protection, economic recovery and livelihoods. We work in coordination with State government Ministries, WHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, UN OCHA and other development organisations. IRC is an active participant in coordination mechanisms to contribute to improved impact.
Scope of Work
- The IRC Nigeria seeks an experienced, dynamic individual for the role of Preparedness and Response Coordinator (PRC) will be to provide key cross-sector, cross-functional support to the country program and its implementing partners.
- The PRC is responsible for ensuring quality, coordinated, rapid emergency response, with an emphasis on timeliness and best use of resources; leading and building staff capacity on preparedness and acute response initiatives.
- The PRC’s responsibilities also include assessment and information gathering on early warning and emergency impacts; representation at various forums; and liaison with diverse stakeholders including IRC technical units, government partners, and international and local NGOs. This position reports to the Deputy Director Field Management and will be based in Maiduguri with frequent field travel.
- He/she is responsible for coordinating the quality and effectiveness of IRC Nigeria’s acute first line emergency response in Northeast of Nigeria. The Preparedness and Response Coordinator (PRC) will be responsible for coordinating and providng technical expertise to the Country Leadership Group (CLG) in strengthening the country office’s overall capacity to be prepared for and respond to emergencies in accordance with IRC’s principles and practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from a recognized university with at least five years of relevant work experience; or, master’s degree in relevant field from a recognized university with at least three years of relevant work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years humanitarian aid experience in complex and natural disasters.
- Experience must include work in a similar role within an international humanitarian/emergency in a complex humanitarian context
- Strong understanding of the humanitarian emergency operating context, including Sphere, the humanitarian system, donors, security, civil military liaison and project cycle management
- Exceptional coordination and inter-personal skills.
- Background in situation analysis, needs assessments and project management.
- Demonstrably excellent written and oral communication skills; strong English writing skills required.
- Experience with cash programming is a plus.
- Familiarity with major donor rules and regulations (e.g. USAID/OFDA, DFID , ECHO, SIDA).
- Proficient in MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint, Kobo
Personal Specifications:
- Ability to work under pressure, long work hours, and high workload
- Ability to independently organize work and prioritize tasks
- Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Standards for Professional Conduct
- The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
- Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances
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