HelpAge International NGO Kenya Regional Emergency Programme Manager Jobs
HelpAge International is the secretariat to the HelpAge Global Network, which brings together a wide range of organisations and individuals working to promote the rights and meet the needs of older women and men, nationally and/or internationally.
ResponsibilitiesStrategic leadership on EmergenciesLead in the development and implementation of the humanitarian strategy (emergency
preparedness, response and recovery) and Programme Offer for the Africa region, and in line with the HelpAge global Emergency Response Framework
High-level technical advice to the senior management team on emerging critical issues for quick decision-making purposes to enable timely and relevant responses to emergencies.
Lead in the development of an emergency response team encompassing both HelpAge International and Network partner organisations.
Support the development of a consultant and staff Emergency Response Team in the region (in coordination with HelpAge global emergency roster) for quick and easy deployment in the event of an emergency response
Facilitate for capacity building of HelpAge and the network on emergency preparedness and
response.
Ensure there is adequate organisational preparedness within the region, country teams and network members across Africa, especially countries that are considered prone to disasters
Coordinate research and evaluations on various issues of older persons in emergencies and resilience work.
Assist the Head of Program and London Humanitarian team in identifying and deploying staff in responding to rapid onset emergencies in the Africa and other regions
Technical support to country teams and network members
Provide needs based technical support to country teams and network members in preparing and responding to emergencies. This include in developing ALERT system (emergency preparedness), developing response plans, multi-sector assessments, initial phase of response, staff and partner capacity development capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, and etc.
Lead in the development and implementation of technical standards and HelpAge guidelines on Emergencies to improve the quality, effectiveness, relevance and timeliness of responses.
Identify and share good practices and updated research findings on the same within the teams.
Provide linkages between countries and major regional players (UN, INGO and donors) and where possible coordinate development of multi-country programmes.
Program Development and Management
Support and coordinate multi-sector emergency needs assessments in affected areas, initiate programmes with the relevant partners, identifying sources of funding and developing a solid programme of work.
Keep abreast of best practice developments in the humanitarian sector and ensure their
dissemination through emergency response and resilience programmes.
Support countries in developing quality emergency programmes (Concept notes and proposals) for fundraising purposes.
Develop ideas and form consortiums with other international organisations within the region focussed on emergency and resilience programmes, research issues, joint capacity building plans etc.
Manage Strategic Regional Emergency programmes in accordance with the donor requirements and HelpAge internal procedures and contract management guidelines.
Provide
short term Emergency Program management in countries especially at the onset of emergencies.
Advocacy, Lobbying and Representation
In close collaboration with the Programme manager
Research, Evidence and Learning, analyse and write policy briefs and research papers Identify specific issues, undertake analysis and develop policy briefs targeting key stakeholders on older people in emergency and recovery settings Represent HelpAge in local, regional and international forums, including the media to highlight
needs, rights and capacities of older people in emergencies.
Advocate and influence governments and humanitarian organisations in Africa to include the needs of older people, including the development of collaborative operations with HelpAge’s key target implementing agencies.
Network and meet with donors, Governments, I/NGOs and other stakeholders regularly to collect information and share HelpAge’s perspectives in emergencies
Qualifications and Requirements
Substantial experience in working at a
regional level and management of regional
emergency programmes
Extremely strong communication,
negotiation and representational skills and
ability to work at a regional level
Past experience of developing collaborative
partnerships with other organisations,
research/ academic institutions etc
Proven ability for ‘horizon scanning’ on
issues of natural disasters and conflict and
establish contacts to gather information
Technical/ Programmatic
A strong understanding of key technical issues in one or more areas of humanitarian protection, emergency cash transfers, livelihoods and food security, nutrition and Health, resilience, disaster preparedness and recovery.
An understanding of work in conflict areas, and the concepts of conflict sensitivity, conflict reduction and conflict resolution at community level.
A strong understanding of and commitment to
international humanitarian principles, standards and instruments, frameworks and codes of conduct that govern humanitarian work.
Experience of developing and/or implementing donor and beneficiary accountability frameworks.
Experience of proposal development, compiling and managing substantial multi-donor budgets in adherence to value for money principles.
Experience in Humanitarian Advocacy
Strong understanding of age and disability
inclusion as a programme approaches
Experience of work in an advisory capacity, in training and capacity development
An advanced degree in Social Studies or Conflict Management/ DRR or any other related field
How to Apply
To apply, send your CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria for this position to jobs.africa@helpage.org by 16th August, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; HelpAge International NGO Kenya Regional Emergency Programme Manager Jobs
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