Disaster Risk Reduction TA - Humanitarian Response Manager

Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Sun, 19 Oct 2014

Job Details:

Organisation: Save the Children - International

Deadline Sun, 26 Oct 2014

Job type: Contract

Location: Palestinian Territories

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Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

 

Contract length: 12 months


The role

The Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Technical Adviser (TA) - Humanitarian Response Manager will provide technical advice and managerial support to Program Managers to implement quality DRR interventions and activities mainstreamed and integrated (cross-sectoral) into programs and projects. The post holder will be expected to work and coordinate with both technical and operational teams to ensure that proposals are designed and implemented to include practical and workable approaches, evidenced by high quality demonstrated DRR results.

The DRR TA - Humanitarian Response Manager will also advise, coach, mentor, and support the Humanitarian Response Team Leader in ensuring quality response by the oPt team regarding emergencies in the Palestine.

The job is based in Ramallah, oPt Country Office (Palestine)


Qualifications and experience

Essential

  • Significant DRR/Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) experience of working internationally in humanitarian programs – 3 to 5 years of management development and emergency programs, highly desirable
  • Education: Master’s level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
  • Experience in DRR frameworks and approaches
  • Experience of leading the preparation of successful (narrative and budget) proposals and reports for donors, (DFATD BMZ, ECHO, DFID, JPF and OFDA, etc.)
  • Previous emergency response experience
  • Previous experience of project management and project cycle management, including project design, implementation and evaluation
  • Good understanding of donor compliance and reporting mechanisms and requirements
  • Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and work to deadlines
  • Experience of representation and ability to represent Save the Children effectively in external forums.
  • Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
  • Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children.

Desirable

  • Language skills in Arabic
  • Experience or understanding of working in the oPt or the Middle East
  • Experience working for Save the Children and working across organisational structures


We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.


Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: rnazzal.91582.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com



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