Humanitarian jobs in africa

ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Deploys on humanitarian surge and support missions in Southern and Eastern Africa as requested, including to facilitate: humanitarian operational coordination (e.g. chairing inter cluster meetings); humanitarian financing proposals (e.g. CERF applications); implementation of ...

This section provides an overview of OCHAs mandate, its leadership and how it is funded. It also includes a detailed section on OCHAs flagship and thematic publications, and on the Agenda for Humanity a plan put forward by the UN Secretary-General calling on global leaders to stand up for our common humanity and reduce humanitarian suffering. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Human...

THE ROLEPlan International Kenya is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Humanitarian Response who is also highly motivated and experience in triple nexus programming to lead and oversee all aspects of humanitarian response and nexus programming within the Kenya Country Program. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will require extensive travel and fieldwork, particularly in...

Plan International was founded over 75 years ago with a mission to promote and protect the rights of children. The organisation was set up by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and refugee worker Eric Muggeridge in 1937, with the original aim to provide food, accommodation and education to children whose lives had been disrupted by the Spanish Civil War. THE ROLE Plan International Kenya is s...

Purpose of the roleReporting to the Regional Administrator, the Regional Finance Officer will be responsible for supporting him/her in monitoring the smooth running of administrative activities concerning the countries and projects in the region of competence, in accordance with COOPI procedures, manuals and regulations and the contractual rules of the various donors.The Finance Officer will prov...

Purpose of the role Reporting to the Regional Administrator, the Regional Finance Officer will be responsible for supporting him/her in monitoring the smooth running of administrative activities concerning the countries and projects in the region of competence, in accordance with COOPI procedures, manuals and regulations and the contractual rules of the various donors. The Finance Officer will pr...

Since 2020, COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale has established the East Africa Regional office based in Nairobi with the purpose to monitor and support 5 country missions within the region: Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan and Malawi. The East Africa regional office is part of the wider decentralization process that took place in COOPI since few years. This decentralization process is aimed to ensu...

Mission Statement: "Tenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God." The hospital was founded in 1937 by missionaries from World Gospel Mission and has since grown to be a leading teaching and referral hospital in the region and one of the largest mission hospitals in Africa. It is a no...

Reporting to the Senior Vice President (SVP), the Vice President (VP) for the Africa Field Division assumes a pivotal role in providing strategic direction, leadership, and oversight for CI's Field Programs across Africa. With a focus on achieving high-impact results within CI's established business model and the framework of "healthy sustainable societies," the VP collaborates closely with the S...

Job Summary:Reporting to the Information Manager, Horn of Africa, the GIS Officer (GO), Horn of Africa is responsible for the conception, preparation, and production of appropriate static and web-based maps for INSO's information outputs. The GO ensures dynamic linkages between GIS data and INSO's Incident Database.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Identify map information needs in collaboration w...

Conservation International is an American nonprofit environmental organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Its goal is to protect nature as a source of food, fresh water, livelihoods and a stable climate. Summary Reporting to the Senior Vice President (SVP), the Vice President (VP) for the Africa Field Division assumes a pivotal role in providing strategic direction, leadership, and ove...

Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is a British charity that supports the safety of aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and tr...

About RestoringVision RestoringVision is a global nonprofit dedicated to creating equitable access to vision services and eyeglasses for individuals living on less than $2 a day. Our work and vision interventions are at the intersection of global health, education, and economic development. In 2024, RestoringVision will reach over 5 million people in need, with a growth trajectory poised to reach...

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countrie...

Humanitarian Advocacy & PolicyWork with the ECA Regional Team, CARE USA Humanitarian Affairs, and the CARE confederation to identify, and elevate relevant humanitarian advocacy issues at various levels. Provide direct technical support for the ECA Country offices on the current humanitarian crisis with a focus on food insecurity, gender, nexus access, and localization.Lead the development and imp...

SwitchTV is to be the most influential platform for educating and empowering the youth to solve humanitarian issues in Kenya in Africa and the whole world. Key Responsibilities: Ability to generate engaging and visually appealing content. Strong written and verbal communication skills are crucial for a digital content producer. Familiarity with digital media tools and platforms. Proficiency in to...

Mà decins sans frontià res (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization (NGO) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases. Rationale/Objective for Position The role of the Regional Intersectional Mentoring and Coaching Officer is to develop actions to suppor...

The Regional Humanitarian Advocacy Advisor will support CARE East and Central Africa (ECA) regional office efforts to influence donors, UN agencies, partners and governments on the humanitarian crises in the region. S/he will work along the Regional Director and Regional Humanitarian Director to represents CARE in Humanitarian Fora in the region.They will work to ensure that the diverse needs of ...

Adeso is a humanitarian and development organization that is changing the way people think about and deliver aid in Africa. POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Partnerships is a new position on the Advocacy and Partnerships team and he/she/they will be a critical part of Adeso s success. The Director of Partnerships will play a crucial role in securing financial resources to support our programs and...

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countrie...

Overall purpose of the roleThe Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and the wider international humanitarian community possess a robust understanding of the causes and effects of conflict disasters through data modelling there is still an underutilization of such models to anticipate and predict conflict events. In West Africa, the West Africa Context Analysis and Foresight Initiative (WACAFI) has been d...

SwitchTV is to be the most influential platform for educating and empowering the youth to solve humanitarian issues in Kenya in Africa and the whole world. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the setup and operation of studio equipment Learn to troubleshoot technical issues during live broadcasts Collaborate with our experienced team to ensure smooth production flow Qualifications: Must be graduates ...

SwitchTV is to be the most influential platform for educating and empowering the youth to solve humanitarian issues in Kenya in Africa and the whole world. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the setup and operation of studio equipment Learn to troubleshoot technical issues during live broadcasts Collaborate with our experienced team to ensure smooth production flow Qualifications: Must be graduates ...

Requisition ID: req51625Job Title: Director Awards Management, East AfricaSector: Awards ManagementEmployment Category: RegularEmployment Type: Full-TimeCompensation: USD 125, - 140, AnnuallyLocation: Nairobi, IHUB, KenyaWork Arrangement: In-personJob DescriptionThe Awards Management Unit (AMU)Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit spanning New York, Washin...