Jobs in the humanitarian field

This position-specific job opening is being advertised for the position of Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Deputy Head of Office in Nairobi, Kenya. Under the overall supervision of the Director of OAD, the incumbent will report to the Head of Office OCHA ROSEA (Regional Office for Southern and Eastern Africa).The Deputy Head of Office is expected to be available for emergency deployment/surge...

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 holder of this position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and vision for the development and delivery of Save the Children s global Centrality of Prot...

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 position-specific job opening is being ad...

Within delegated authority, the Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Deputy Head of Office will be responsible for the following duties: Provide strategic guidance and oversight of ROSEA units that include, emergency preparedness and response, communication, and information management, access and Civil Military Coordination and other units as applicable.Provides authoritative technical and policy ...

This position-specific job opening is being advertised for the position of Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Deputy Head of Office in Nairobi, Kenya. Under the overall supervision of the Director of OAD, the incumbent will report to the Head of Office OCHA ROSEA (Regional Office for Southern and Eastern Africa). The Deputy Head of Office is expected to be available for emergency deployment/surg...

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...

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict. Essential Job Responsibilities: Strategy, Leadership and Representation: Communicate a clear vision of the USAID Nawiri program to Field Office program team members, government and other stakeholders that translates into c...

The Open Mapping Hub - Eastern & Southern Africa ESA Hub is a regional collaboration led by the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team HOT , a Non-Governmental Organization that sits at the forefront of participatory mapping, development, humanitarian response, open data and technology. Our mission is to advocate for and actively facilitate the creation, utilization, and widespread dissemination of high...

Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) is a US-based NGO and global community of thousands of volunteers working together to use maps and open data for humanitarian response and the Sustainable Development Goals. Summary The Open Mapping Hub Eastern & Southern Africa ESA Hub is a regional collaboration led by the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team HOT , a Non-Governmental Organization that sits at th...

Coordinate Program Design and Proposal DevelopmentDevelop and oversee implementation of a regional business development strategy and process, including monthly progress reporting to the leadership teamManage the development of proposals or bids ensuring the highest quality proposals are submitted to donors and partnersCoordinate internal and cross team collaboration on program and proposal develo...

Programme development and programme guidanceParticipate in the design and formulation of humanitarian disarmament and peacebuilding programming, as well as contribute to the start-up of new HDP projects.Ensure that all HDP activities are coordinated with and complementary to each other and well-coordinated with DRC and external partners.Disseminate and operationalize guidance on developed practic...

Position PurposeThe Disaster Risk Reduction and Multi-Dimensional Resilience Specialist will work in the SDG MPTF Kenya Secretariat for the full range of the UNCT Kenya with its 24 agencies and support conducive collaboration with all stakeholders at all levels in Kenya to facilitate and support joint action and pooled funding and financing under the Fund and thereby strengthen the overall delive...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations global development network. Headquartered in New York City, UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life Position Purpose The Disaster Risk Reduction and Multi-Dimensional Resilience Specialist will work in the SDG MPTF Kenya Secretariat for the full ...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network. Headquartered in New York City, UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. It provides expert advice, training, and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed c...

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. Overall purpose of the role: Ensure the quality of the implementation and follow up of all technical aspects of emergency activities being implemented by DRC and local partners. Develop and maintain good relations with the persons...

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. Overall purpose of the role: The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer will provide technical support to all projects and oversee all MEAL activities, including assisting project teams in defining indicators,...

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. SUMMARY The Response Director RD (Country Program Director) has primary responsibility for leading and directing the response from strategy to implementatio...

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. SUMMARY The Response Director RD (Country Program Director) has primary responsibility for leading and directing the response from strategy to implementatio...

Job Description Job Description: The Response Director - RD (Country Program Director) has primary responsibility for leading and directing the response from strategy to implementation, inclusive of performance and oversight of all aspects of the response. She/he should develop and maintain an efficient, cohesive team, whilst ensuring effective coordination and relationships with the other agenci...

Job Description: The Response Director - RD (Country Program Director) has primary responsibility for leading and directing the response from strategy to implementation, inclusive of performance and oversight of all aspects of the response. She/he should develop and maintain an efficient, cohesive team, whilst ensuring effective coordination and relationships with the other agencies, officials, b...

Role Purpose:The holder of this position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and vision for the development and delivery of Save the Children's global Centrality of Protection advocacy strategy in line with the One Humanitarian Team's global strategy, the Humanitarian Advocacy Working Group's advocacy priorities, as well as the Protected Breakthrough ambition and Live Free From Viol...

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. DRC East Africa & Great Lakes (EAGL) region provides urgent response at the onset of displacement and works with displacement-affected populations - both interna...

Overall purpose of the role: Ensure the quality of the implementation and follow up of all technical aspects of emergency activities being implemented by DRC and local partners. Develop and maintain good relations with the persons of concern, relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors, to support adequate implementation and coordination of DRC s sector activities Sector responsibilities:...

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 countriesRole Purpose: The holder of this position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and vision for the development and delivery of Save the Children s global Centrality of Prote...