disaster preparedness jobs

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...

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Head of Office) will be responsible for the follo...

UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world. About Job In the Bureaux, the Senior Protection Coordinator works under the direct s...

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 Senio...

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. Context: Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes and Policy, and the direct supervision of the Senior Coordinator Recovery and Resilience, and in close coordination with relevant units of the IOM Ken...

Description Of Duties Under the direct supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative (PWR)and the general supervision of the Director, Health Emergencies (PHE), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties: Lead and provide specialist technical guidance to national authorities in, and coordinate all aspects of, the PAHO Health Emergencies (PHE) prog...

Job Purpose and Organizational ContextOCHA mobilizes and coordinates principled humanitarian response in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies, advocates the rights of people in need, supports emergency preparedness and response, and facilitates sustainable solutions for vulnerable people adversely affected by conflic...

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sect...

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. Summary Under the direct supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative (PWR)and the general supervision of the Director, Health Emergencies (PHE), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily...

Job Details/Description Duties and responsibilities; Monitoring and evaluating Environmental Health risks Implementing promotive and preventive Health programs, Monitoring and evaluating compliance to urban and rural sanitation standards in dealings, Commercial premises and work places, Monitoring and evaluating the management of solid /liquid and other hazardous waste , Promoting hygiene educati...

ROLE PURPOSE: Over a period of 10 months, Save the Children (SC) plans to implement an integrated economic recovery and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) intervention in Kenya in 2 sub-counties of Turkana and Mandera to address acute malnutrition among adults and children exacerbated by the current climate induced vulnerabilities and inadequate community preparedness to disaster. The project seeks to...

Purpose of the WHE External Emergency Roster The purpose of the roster is to provide short-term support during acute events for a period of up to six (6) months which may be extended up to one year depending on operational needs. Placement on the roster entails a general commitment from the external candidate to deploy within 2 to 4 weeks from the time a request for availability is made. Purpose ...

JOB PURPOSE The purpose of this role is to provide an opportunity to a young graduate to gain hands-on work experience with the Regional Humanitarian Emergency Affairs (HEA) team. The young graduate will work with the HEA Staff keeping tabs of critical support requirements in emergency preparedness planning, response management, and knowledge management. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Information Managem...

Job Purpose The Senior Information Technology officer is the Regional Office focal person for all day to day IT operational matters and works closely with the global IT service center in Budapest. This includes ensuring optimal functioning of the IT infrastructure and availability of all relevant IT services. Job Duties and Responsibilities Resource Management Monitor network infrastructure to en...

Job Purpose The Senior Information Technology officer is the Regional Office focal person for all day to day IT operational matters and works closely with the global IT service center in Budapest. This includes ensuring optimal functioning of the IT infrastructure and availability of all relevant IT services. Job Duties And Responsibilities Resource Management Monitor network infrastructure to en...

SUMMARY: The Country Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and effective management of the country office so that it fulfils its mission as the humanitarian development agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Country Director ensures that the quality of community development programming is participatory, innovative, and results in positive impact in the lives of benef...