Action Against Hunger USA Consultancy for Emergency Response Jobs in Kenya
Action Against Hunger USA Consultancy for Emergency Response Jobs in Kenya
Overview: Action Against Hunger-Horn and Eastern Africa (HEARO) is part of the Action Against Hunger International network, which provides humanitarian relief in over 40 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, and food security. Action Against Hunger Horn and Eastern Africa is an independent NGO, currently managing operations in Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda. Action against Hunger-USA has over $70 million in programs, and approximately 2000 staff based in New York City, Washington D.C, Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is expected.
Background of the Assignment
The Horn and Eastern Africa has and continues to experience significant levels of emergencies related to various issues because of climate change, conflict, and failed rainfall performance amongst others.
During this period, while the need of developmental programming is crucial, a dual/triad response to emergency is critical. As we continue to respond to the emergencies, and in the spirit of continuous improvement and learning, we seek a skilled person to work closely with the technical teams within the organization to:
Enhance effective and efficient systems and structures that promotes principled emergency preparedness and response in the Horn and Eastern Africa region.
Enhance emergency preparedness and response capacity of country teams in the Horn and Eastern Africa.
Responsibilities for the Technical Consultant:
Objective 1: Set up the minimum operation emergency hand book & standards
Tasks:
Identification of emergency areas & needs and requirements to support the projects.
Identify and prioritize natural and manmade humanitarian risks in the Horn and East Africa region.
List down predefined early action and emergency responses in respective sectors.
As per the humanitarian risks identified in bullet #2, develop a minimum preparedness action for leadership, program (including MEAL) and administrative staffs
Review the current emergency handbook, standards and procedures and develop AAH emergency manual with emergency protocols, procedures and minimum standards well stipulated.
Review other best international humanitarian partners lessons learnt on EPRP
Develop a framework for establishing Emergency Response Team in each county.
Review the best Information management System (IMS) system and adapt to HEARO and country missions
Provide a system/framework where country’s ERTs will analyze primary and secondary data for effective decision-making and sectoral response.
Objective 2: Capacity Building:
Tasks:
Review and assess staff capacity on EPRP.
Develop emergency response training catalogue including pedagogic support structure
Support the development of training itineraries around HEARO Countries
Develop the tools and know-how to ensure that emergencies team performs the minimum emergencies follow-up and reporting:
Develop guidelines/bridge versions
of humanitarian principles, Sphere handbook, Sendai Framework, Core humanitarian standards and the grand bargain on humanitarian action.
Deliverables:
Inception report highlighting the detail methodology for the work, work plan and a table of content for the final report, submitted by consultant
Report on of the consultations, fieldwork analysis and recommendations submitted by consultant
HEARO Emergency Response Handbook with clear protocols, procedures, standards, emergency management and coordination, sectoral response and reflection processes.
Framework for establishing Emergency Response Team
Capacity assessment report and training plan
Qualifications and Competencies:
Training:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in social studies, humanitarian studies, Business, or another related field with more than 10 years’ experience in emergency response
Master in Humanitarian Studies or similar an asset.
Technical specific knowledge:
Practical experience on emergency planning, response, management and coordination and coordination within the field of multi-sectoral response, supply chain management logistics, procurement in emergency, fleet/transport management in emergency, assets, security and facilities management.
Advanced knowledge of donor’s guidelines and procedures related to emergency planning & response.
Proven ability in document design, translating analysis and evaluation into operational process.
Proven experience in one or more of Horn and Eastern Africa Countries
Excellent team management skills, good listener, high communication skills
Previous experience (years):
Minimum 8 years’ experience in field program emergency & logistics coordination and security management in a Humanitarian Aid organization
Organization knowledge:
Desirable previous working experience with Action Against Hunger or INGO
Knowledge on emergency development policy is an asset.
Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian architecture, of international standards, guidelines
Languages:
Fluent in English, Kiswahili and basic knowledge of French encouraged.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Please submit your CV and a strong justification for your application including a sample of a similar work previous undertaken.
Please include the financial proposal for undertaking the assignment, one supporting document (four pages max) outlining core competencies in line with the assignment, the proposed methodology of work including a detailed work plan, and financial expectations.
Applications must be received on or before 17th June 2022 to E-Mail:
tender@actionagainsthunger.org with subject header ''Emergency Response Consultancy''.
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