IFRC Regional Disaster Management Delegate - Jobs in Kenya
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 190 member National Societies.
As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Support and strengthen the Federation’s work to National Societies through Country Cluster Support teams and Country Offices in promoting a holistic and integrated approach to disaster management in line with the Federation’s frameworks, strategies and approaches for community safety and resilience,
Climate change adaptation/mitigation,
Food security/livelihoods
Implementation and monitoring of, a Regional-Wide Disaster Management strategy.
Monitor ongoing, developing and potential future disasters and provide regular feedback on emerging trends to the Head of Disaster and Crisis Unit.
Supporting the provision of technical support to national societies through the Country Cluster Support teams and Country Offices consistently analysis and strengthen their Disaster Management capacity in line with Federation-wide and, regional policies and strategies.
Promote integrated planning with the OD, Health and other programmes
In coordination with County Clusters and Country Offices support National Societies in carrying out assessments, development of Emergency Appeals and/or DREF request in line with the IFRC Standard Operational Procedures and standards and accountability framework.
In coordination with the Head of DCPRR manage the Emergency Appeal and DREF request processes at the Regional level, making recommendations as to scope and content of appeals / plans of action in line with standard operating procedures, IFRC and standards and accountability mechanisms.
Support effective use of Federation regional expertise and capacities in disaster response such as RDRTs.
Ensure support to Operation managers, Country Cluster /Country Offices on programmatic aspects of the transition from relief to recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Organize in collaboration with Country Cluster /country Offices trainings, aiming at fast and effective mobilization of Federation response system and mechanism.
Maintain rosters of DR personnel, including RDRT and other disaster
response intervention teams in the Africa region.
Reporting, lessons learnt and knowledge sharing
Ensure accurate and timely reports for the Federation and for donors according to approved guidelines.
In coordination with the Head of DCPRR, provide support in the evaluation of Emergency Appeals and DREF disaster response operations.
Support DCPRR Team to compile lessons learnt and good practice from disaster management and use that to improve future planning, programming and implementation, that they are shared within the Africa Region as well as with the relevant departments in Geneva.
Resource mobilization
Support DCPRR to enhance resource mobilization and fund-raising capacity; in addition to mapping funding opportunities and support developing proposals
Education
Relevant university degree
Experience
5 years of experience in disaster management, including a experience in the field
Experience in facilitating and training.
Experience in supporting, coaching, capacity development in civil society organizations.
Experience setting up, managing and coordinating disaster response, including leading multi-national response teams.
Experience in project management
Experience of working for Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement is an added advantage
Knowledge, skills and languages
Information management skills
Knowledge of standards and guidelines for humanitarian emergency response
Demonstrated analytical and planning skills
Interpersonal and communications skills
Self-organizational and flexibility
Training and coaching
Solid and tested operational management skills
Ability to problem solve, take initiative, and work in an ambiguous environment
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by (Geneva time zone):30-07-2018
For more information and job application details, see; IFRC Regional Disaster Management Delegate - Jobs in Kenya
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