ChildFund Kenya - Humanitarian Emergency Coordinator

“We work in 31 countries, assisting approximately 15.2 million children and their family members, regardless of race, creed or gender. Our distinctive approach focuses on working with children throughout their journey from birth to young adulthood, as well as with families, local organizations and communities globally to create the environments children need to thrive.

When you work with ChildFund International, you will continuously raise the bar by doing more, doing it better, measuring your progress and communicating your results so that others are inspired to join us in our efforts.”

Posting Closes - Feb 3rd, 2012

This is a local position in Kenya

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on the strategic development of our Humanitarian Emergency Programme . S/he will also manage personnel and resources, and is responsible for maintaining positive relationships with partners, donors and other international agencies.
• To operate as a key strategic leader within the Kenya country team, actively developing links with other related areas such as sustainable livelihoods whilst contributing to the development of the strategic direction of the organization.
• To ensure that all humanitarian projects contribute to measurable impact and are in line with organization’s country strategy.
• To ensure that all interventions increase the protection of civilians populations (especially in conflict areas), as well as increase Organization’s role in promoting local, national, and regional policy and practice change through advocacy activities. It will also involve working with the team to actively promote Organization’s commitment to global gender equity.
• To ensure that adequate human and financial resources are available to implement team strategies and projects at zonal level.
• To support staff in producing the regular analytical, qualitative and quantitative reports on progress against the objectives
• To supervise humanitarian programme budgets, ensuring timely and accurate budget development and spending reviews, and that internal controls and financial procedures are consistently applied across the programmes.
• To maintain within the team a monitoring and analysis capacity that can directly improve Organization’s ability to plan effective programmes and to respond to emergencies if necessary. This will include periodic review of security procedures and protocols, and the analysis and discussion of key developments in the politics and humanitarian situation in Kenya.
• To facilitate ER an EMP during disasters along with zonal office, and facilitate DRR work mainstreaming in the overall programme.
• To develop relationships and alliances with non-governmental partner organisations, government agencies, bilateral and multi-lateral institutions, and other international NGOs.
• Update the Country team on various humanitrain and emergencies updates and regular emergencies news and spots check on disasters in the country.
• Increase Organization’s visibility and influence through the development of a comprehensive communication strategy using various medium

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years experience with international agencies in implementing and managing humanitarian responses, including experience of building local capacities to assess, design and manage programmes.
• Good understanding of relief and development issues from within the context of complex emergency situations.
• Analytical skills with knowledge and experience of participatory methodologies in data collection research and impact analysis.
• Knowledge and proven experience in managing the project cycle, including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision ; combined with the ability to work as part of the team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven experience of leadership
• Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Computer literacy
• Willingness to work flexible hours and to travel frequently within country and overseas.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree in International Management, Humanitarian or Development related field of study; advanced degfree desirable

EOE M/F/D/V

How to apply:

Please apply directly at:
http://childfund-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=302076&company_id=15818&version=1&jobboardid=479