Humanitarian Aid Response Coordinator

WeWorld-GVC; Milano; Remoto; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international humanitarian organization is seeking a Humanitarian Aid Response Coordinator to strengthen emergency response efforts and lead field operations. This role involves developing proposals, enhancing capacity, and ensuring program sustainability during crises. Ideal candidates will have experience in humanitarian aid, strong leadership abilities, and a relevant degree. The position allows for remote work with up to 50% field deployment.

Competenze

• Proven experience in humanitarian aid coordination.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in team management.
• Ability to develop and implement emergency preparedness and response plans.

Mansioni

• Strengthen the organization’s emergency capacities.
• Establish new emergency responses.
• Develop humanitarian proposals.
• Lead short deployments in various contexts.

Conoscenze

Capacity building on humanitarian issues

Leadership

Project development

Fundraising skills

Security and risk management

Formazione

Relevant degree in humanitarian aid or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

We support people in overcoming emergencies and strive to ensure that everyone can have a decent and dignified life, as well as opportunities for a better future. Operating in 26 countries, including Italy, we manage over 179 emergency, humanitarian aid, and development projects. Our activities mainly focus on women, girls, and young people, empowering them as agents of change for a fairer and more inclusive world.

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

Over the past four years, we have strengthened our regional and national programs, developed new initiatives, and improved quality and compliance systems. We are now seeking new team members to help build the future we envision. Join us.

Position Details

• Position: Humanitarian Aid Response Coordinator
• Location: Remote-home based, with up to 50% field work depending on needs
• Reporting to: Head of Humanitarian Aid Unit
• Application deadline: 20/09/2024
• Starting date: According to program needs

Job Description

WeWorld is 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 our 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 short deployments up to 4 weeks.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Strengthen the organization’s emergency capacities
2. Establish new emergency responses
3. Develop humanitarian proposals
4. 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 emergency capacities by fostering a humanitarian culture, building capacity, and increasing global recognition. Responsibilities include:

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

Setting Up Emergency Responses

The coordinator is responsible for establishing new emergency responses as needed. This involves deploying to various contexts worldwide, supporting response activities, and assuming leadership roles as required.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Program and support management
• Team management
• Internal coordination
• Representation and advocacy
• Reporting, fundraising, and communication
• Project development
• Security and risk management
• Developing humanitarian proposals

Strategic and Fundraising Responsibilities

The coordinator will work with management and development departments to ensure continuity, quality, and sustainability of programs. Responsibilities include:

• Leading or supporting project design and proposal submissions for institutional and public funding
• Developing project budgets aligned with organizational priorities
• Preparing assessments and other documentation for proposals
• Monitoring funding streams for emergency responses
• Representing the organization in fundraising efforts with donors

Acting as Country Leader

When necessary, the coordinator will serve as acting Country Representative or Head of Programmes during short deployments, ensuring the continuity and quality of organizational activities at the country level, including budget and human resources management.