Job Ref: SOM/EX0078
CARE Somalia/South Sudan is an International NGO working in Somalia and South Sudan.
CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.
CARE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Emergency Sector Coordinator (ESC) to provide overall leadership and direction to all emergency programs of CARE Somalia, including all water and sanitation programming and ensure that all emergency programs reach their goals and objectives.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Country Director-Somalia Programs, the Emergency Sector Coordinator will ensure effective implementation of the emergency program through direct CARE programming and sub granting to local and international partners, lead the Country Office in Disaster Risk Response strategies and Emergency Preparedness Planning as well as maintain effective liaison with donors in Nairobi.
S/He will liaise as appropriate with Somali government bodies, ensure compliance with all donor regulations and also manage interventions in water and sanitation and emergency relief response.
The ESC will be responsible for leading the emergency response for the Country Program, ensuring timely responses to emergencies by monitoring the Somali
environment, particularly in the areas of drought, floods and conflict and ensuring that the country program team is prepared to respond.
Key Competencies
CARE Somalia/South Sudan is an International NGO working in Somalia and South Sudan.
CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.
CARE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Emergency Sector Coordinator (ESC) to provide overall leadership and direction to all emergency programs of CARE Somalia, including all water and sanitation programming and ensure that all emergency programs reach their goals and objectives.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Country Director-Somalia Programs, the Emergency Sector Coordinator will ensure effective implementation of the emergency program through direct CARE programming and sub granting to local and international partners, lead the Country Office in Disaster Risk Response strategies and Emergency Preparedness Planning as well as maintain effective liaison with donors in Nairobi.
S/He will liaise as appropriate with Somali government bodies, ensure compliance with all donor regulations and also manage interventions in water and sanitation and emergency relief response.
The ESC will be responsible for leading the emergency response for the Country Program, ensuring timely responses to emergencies by monitoring the Somali
environment, particularly in the areas of drought, floods and conflict and ensuring that the country program team is prepared to respond.
Key Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Planning and organizing abilities;
- Strong leadership and teamwork abilities;
- Stress tolerance, adaptable with ability to pro-actively solve problems;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity;
Required skills and qualifications
- A Masters Degree in Development, Conflict studies or related field; or a Degree with over five years relevant post training experience in emergencies response or related area;
- At least five years experience working in emergencies and/or post conflict context, with preferred work experience in Africa;
- Experience in managing programs through partnerships and across sectors;
- Experience with international donor reporting, contract management, budgeting, procurement, and project management procedures;
- Excellent ability to conceptualize and operationalize complex ideas ;
- Knowledge of and/or Fluency in the Somali language will be an added advantage
Closing date for applications is: 18th September 2009.
The shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 30th September 2009.
Applications/CV with daytime telephone contacts and three referees should be sent to:
The Human Resources Officer
CARE Somalia/South Sudan
P.O. Box 2039, 00202 Nairobi
Email: hr @ ci.or.ke
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!
