disaster preparedness jobs

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Key Responsibilities: Cluster Leadership and Management Provide strong and positive leadership to the cluster teams ensuring competent and motivated staff E...

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...

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 Summary This temporary job opening is being advertised ...

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an independent international non-governmental organization, working in 40 countries throughout the world, and our primary mandate is to promote durable solutions for refugees and displaced populations. The DRC office in Nairobi is a Regional Office providing management support and strategic direction to DRC programs operating in East Africa & Great Lake region....

UNICEF is the world s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS Purpose The purpose of the UNICEF internship programme is to provide a framework by which students pursuing university or having recen...

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership 60%Provide strategic and operational leadership, vision, and direction for the project, defining implementation activities to achieve the greatest impact toward project goals and objectives;Develop, review, and monitor in coordination with key project staff, annual work and performance plans to ensure long-term and short-term priorities are on track;Oversee technica...

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Key Responsibilities Leadership 60% Provide strategic and operational leadership, vision, and direction for the project, defining implementation activities to achieve the greatest impact toward project goals and objectives; Develop, review, and monitor in coordination with key pro...

ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, and in consultation with the Head of Emergency, Preparedness and Response (EPR) for ROSEA, the Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:Undertakes travel for humanitarian surge in Southern and Eastern Africa as requested, including to support: humanitarian operational coordination; humanitarian financing propos...

Requisition ID: req49636Job Title: Project Director, CRESTSector: EducationEmployment Category: Fixed TermEmployment Type: Full-TimeOpen to Expatriates: NoLocation: Nairobi, IHUB, KenyaWork Arrangement: HybridJob DescriptionSince 1992, the IRC has provided life-saving services to refugees and vulnerable local communities in Kenya. Currently, the IRC works in two refugee camps, Dadaab and Kakuma, ...

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, and in co...

ROLE PURPOSE:The Regional Humanitarian Context Analyst position is a key member of the East and Southern Africa regional humanitarian team (for 50% of his/her time) and is embedded within the Somalia country office (working on Somalia for the remaining 50% of his/her time). The role will be leading the production and uptake of humanitarian analyses at regional and country level. Delivering high-q...

The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organization that promotes children s rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries ROLE PURPOSE: The Regional Humanitarian Context Analyst position is a key member of the East and Southern Africa regional humanitarian team (for 50% of his/her time) and is embedded wi...

The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Duties Under the technical guidance of the Unit Chief, Emergency Operations (PHE/EMO) and the direct supervision of the Advisor, Health Emergencies, the incumbent is responsible for, but not necess...

Role Purpose:Save the Children has committed to scaling funding for Anticipatory Action, risk informed preparedness and DRR and in 2022 formed a team working specifically on Anticipatory Action within the Crisis Anticipation and Response department in the global humanitarian team.As a key member of Save the Children International's Anticipatory Action team, the AA Program Development Advisor will...

The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organization that promotes children s rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries Role Purpose: Save the Children has committed to scaling funding for Anticipatory Action, risk informed preparedness and DRR and in 2022 formed a team working specifically on Anticipat...

Purpose: The Deputy Regional Representative will be responsible for managing Norwegian Red Cross' contribution to the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement's disaster preparedness response and deputizing for the Regional Representative. Strategic Responsibilities: Ensure that Norwegian Red Cross proactively contributes to preparedness and response to climate disasters in the region. Deputize for the Re...

Job Description Purpose: The Deputy Regional Representative will be responsible for managing Norwegian Red Cross' contribution to the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement s disaster preparedness response and deputizing for the Regional Representative. Strategic Responsibilities: Ensure that Norwegian Red Cross proactively contributes to preparedness and response to climate disasters in the region. Dep...

The Programme Manager (PM) has overall responsibility for providing leadership in the coordination and implementation of all projects in the Wajir Field Office. His/her strategic management of program implementation and operations will ensure the Program office is in accordance with Save the Children s policies and practices, its vision, mission, and values. The post holder is also responsible to...

The Red Cross is a humanitarian organisation whose work is driven by a desire to help others. It is committed to, and bound by, the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and acts as the guardian of the Geneva Conventions. Purpose: The Deputy Regional Representative will be responsible for managing Norwegian Red Cross contribution to the Red Cross Red Cres...

Role Purpose:Oversight and Management of Quality Program Operations:The Programme Manager (PM) has overall responsibility for providing leadership in the coordination and implementation of all projects in the Wajir Field Office. His/her strategic management of program implementation and operations will ensure the Program office is in accordance with Save the Children's policies and practices, its...

The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organization that promotes children s rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries Role Purpose: Oversight and Management of Quality Program Operations: The Programme Manager (PM) has overall responsibility for providing leadership in the coordination and implementat...

Key ResponsibilitiesAP Leadership and ManagementProvide strong and positive leadership to the Area Program teams ensuring competent and motivated staffEnsure over 95% implementation of Annual Plans and budget by close of financial year, ensuring adherence to Detailed Implementation Plans, 4-Dimensional matrices and -5% budget variance parameters; Supervise and monitor the implementation of the pr...

Emergency Workforce Development Officer (P4)-(2400681)Grade:P4Contractual Arrangement:Temporary appointment under Staff Rule Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days):12 monthsJob Posting:Closing Date:Feb 8, 2024, 11:59:00 PMPrimary Location:Kenya-NairobiOrganization:AF/EPR Emergency Preparedness and ResponseSchedule:Full-timeIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applicatio...

UNICEF is the world s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. About Job The WASH Emergency Specialist will work under the direction and guidance of the Regional Advisor WASH, to coordinate and su...