Closing date: 15 Jan 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Oxfam International Contingency Planning and Preparedness Coordinator
Nairobi, Kenya
GBP19, 625 - 25, 559 net per annum plus substantial benefits
1 year Fixed Term Contract
Oxfam International affiliates in the Horn, East and Central Africa regions have joined together to support the role of a contingency planning and preparedness coordinator to enhance cross affiliate collaboration in the region and enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian actions.
The Role
The post holder will coordinate Oxfam International capacity development related to emergency preparedness and contingency planning in the HECA region.
The role provides support to country teams in contingency planning exercises, simulations, and other emergency preparedness measures, including partner capacity-building for emergency response.
Review and support in the updating of contingency plans to ensure they meet quality standards and conform to Oxfam International guidelines will be a key part of the position.
The role will require developing and maintaining linkages and networks internal and external to Oxfam international to exploit learning, sharing and dissemination opportunities
The Person
To be successful in this role, you will have a Masters or similar degree in Social Sciences, International Development with extensive experience in a large humanitarian organization with responsibility for coordination and management of multidimensional emergency & rehabilitation programmes.
An understanding and experience of capacity building and planning in the humanitarian and development sector, and in particular on disaster risk reduction.
You will have a proven record of emergency preparedness, response and disaster risk reduction as well as a proven record of coordinating diverse teams across dispersed locations.
Have knowledge of the East, Central and Horn of Africa region. You will be able to develop and manage complex relationships and teams across a wide diversity of actors and technical.
You should be able to represent the programme externally in a professional manner as well as be sensitive to cultural difference and be able to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
You will be fluent in written and spoken English with a good working ability in French and be willing to travel on short visits at short notice. You will also have a proven ability in analysing and solving complex problems and in strategic planning.
This is an opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
How to apply
This is an opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs.
If you believe you are the ideal candidate, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to hecajobs@oxfam.org.uk or apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using Ref INT3486
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Oxfam International Contingency Planning and Preparedness Coordinator Job Vacancy
