Humanitarian Aid Response Coordinator

WeWorld-GVC; Milano; Remoto; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Join a global leader in humanitarian aid as a Humanitarian Aid Response Coordinator. You will strengthen emergency response efforts while managing programs and leading teams in diverse and challenging contexts. This role involves significant fieldwork and the opportunity to influence vital humanitarian initiatives.

Competenze

• Experience in humanitarian aid and emergency response required.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work in challenging contexts.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages is an advantage.

Mansioni

• Strengthen emergency capacities and establish responses.
• Manage programs, lead teams, and coordinate internal efforts.
• Develop strategic partnerships and support fundraising activities.

Conoscenze

Capacity building

Emergency response

Leadership

Fundraising

Risk management

Formazione

Degree in humanitarian studies or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

We support people in overcoming emergencies and strive to guarantee that everyone can have a decent and dignified life, as well as opportunities and a better future. We work in 26 countries worldwide, including Italy, with over 179 emergency, humanitarian aid, and development projects. Our activities mainly focus on women, girls, and young people, who are agents of change in their communities, aiming for a fairer and more inclusive world.

We operate in various natural and man-made crises across different regions. The emergency response, coordinated by the Humanitarian Aid Unit, includes multi-sectorial interventions such as WASH, EiE, CVA, Food Security, Protection, and others. We also work in protracted crises, providing humanitarian aid through prevention, emergency relief, and rehabilitation approaches.

In the last four years, we have strengthened our presence, created new programs, and developed new quality and compliance systems. We are now looking for new team members to help us build the future we envision. Join us.

Position Details

• Location: Remote-home based with up to 50% fieldwork, depending on needs
• Reporting to: Head of Humanitarian Aid Unit
• Application deadline: 20/09/2024
• Duration: According to program needs

Job Overview

We are seeking a Humanitarian Aid Response Coordinator to join the Humanitarian Aid Unit within the IPD team at HQ. The main goal is to strengthen and implement WeWorld's humanitarian response efforts, contributing to the objectives of the Humanitarian Aid Unit. The role involves spending up to 50% of time on the field, with deployments of up to 4 weeks.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Strengthen the organization’s emergency capacities
• Establish new emergency responses
• Act as Country Representative / Country Head of Programme when needed

Strengthening Emergency Capacities

Under the guidance of the Head of Humanitarian Aid Unit, the coordinator will enhance the organization’s emergency response capabilities by fostering a strong humanitarian culture, capacity, and recognition. Responsibilities include:

• Capacity building on humanitarian issues
• Standardizing and customizing emergency tools
• Reviewing and updating emergency response strategies
• Developing emergency preparedness and response plans
• Creating internal procedures, policies, manuals, and guidelines

Setting Up Emergency Responses

The coordinator will deploy to various contexts and countries to support emergency response activities, ready to assume leadership roles as needed.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Program and support management
• Team leadership
• Internal coordination
• Representation
• Reporting, fundraising, and communications
• Security and risk management

Strategic and Fundraising Responsibilities

The role involves ensuring program continuity, developing strategic partnerships, and increasing organizational sustainability. The coordinator will collaborate on project proposals, develop budgets, and support assessments for emergency funding, representing the organization in fundraising efforts.

Deployment as Country Representative / Head of Programme

If needed, the coordinator may act as the Country Representative or Head of Programme during short-term deployments, ensuring continuity and quality of activities, including budget and human resources management.