IRC Emergency Coordinator Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. IRC Kenya looking for “Emergency Coordinator”. Applicants with a degree in Bachelor Degree may apply on or before 19th July 2022.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.
IRC Emergency Coordinator Jobs 2022
The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 9th July 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Emergency Coordinator to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Rescue Committee |
| Position | Emergency Coordinator |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 19th July 2022 |
IRC Job Vacancy 2022
Specific Responsibilities:
- Update the IRC Kenya Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP), inclusive of facilitating an inter-departmental workshop, revising the context analysis, and defining clear response scenarios. Ensure the EPP is regularly updated and remains relevant and useful for the country program.
- Review the existing internal Country Emergency Team (CET) structure and advise senior management on necessary changes to the design and functions. Provide a refresher training to CET members based on the newly defined EPP.
- Regularly monitor and report on emergency trends across the country and provide an analysis on likely humanitarian needs and make recommendations to senior management on situations which may require either direct or partner-led responses.
- Ensure that IRC EPP is aligned to the broader humanitarian system and other emergency preparedness and response mechanisms.
- In collaboration with the Grants and Partnerships Manager, support the pre-positioning and operational readiness of a network of national NGO partners in line with IRC’s PEERS system as required.
- In collaboration with technical program leads and the Supply Chain department, support the procurement, pre-positioning, and timely distribution of context-relevant emergency supplies.
- Contribute to learning and advocacy targeting donors and policymakers to promote approaches and requirements that are appropriate and responsive to the priorities and realities
- Lead internal coordination to enable rapid and effective emergency responses, including serving as the chair of the Emergency Response Steering Committee.
- In collaboration with the Regional Emergency Director functional and context-appropriate emergency alert and response system.
- Develop a strategy to disseminate information on the availability and capacities of Emergency Humanitarian Action Unit (EHAU) how to report an alert, obtain classification and request/launch a response. Ensure all emergency alerts are quickly considered for either direct IRC or partner response.
- Coordinate technical needs assessments with program teams as required.
- As required, deploy to field locations to lead emergency response / start-up in complex or large-scale emergencies.
- Support program teams as they carry out direct-IRC emergency response interventions. Advise on appropriate staffing, response modalities, and coordination requirements as requested. Serve as CET team lead as required.
- Ensure adequate documentation and data collection during emergency responses.
Position in Organization:
- Requisition ID: req28810
- Job Title: Emergency Coordinator
- Sector: Program Administration
- Employment Category: Fixed Term
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Open to Expatriates: No
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Qualification:
- Bachelor Degree.
Experience:
- Minimum of five years of experience managing emergency humanitarian programs in complex operating environments.
- Previous experience leading multi-sector acute emergency responses required. Understanding of inter-agency rapid response mechanisms (like EPRM) strongly preferred.
- Experience in Disaster Risk Reduction and vulnerability analysis.
- Solid understanding of the humanitarian architecture in Kenya and the region (system and roles/responsibilities of key external actors).
- Experience working with national NGO and local partners on emergency management.
- Demonstrated experience in an inter-departmental coordination role and the ability to communicate with and balance the priorities of a range of stakeholders.
How to Apply IRC Emergency Coordinator Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/28810?c=rescue
The Closing Date: 19th July 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click To View |
| Official Website | www.rescue.org |
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