Head of Emergency Response & Preparedness

Human Appeal Inc.; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Appeal Inc. is seeking an experienced Emergency Response and Programs Coordination lead to drive rapid field operations and strategic responses.

The role requires shaping field office strategy, coordinating multi-agency efforts, and delivering on high-profile bids from UN agencies, USAid, and other donors. You will oversee disaster response activities, ensure alignment with SPHERE and Core Humanitarian Standards, and build networks with local partners to strengthen preparedness and

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field is essential.
• Post-graduate degree or equivalent in Humanitarian / International Development studies is desirable.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Emergency Response / Humanitarian / Programs Coordination at an INGO.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a comparable position in an iNGO.
• Experience delivering on bids from high-profile institutional funding bodies including UN, DfiD, GIZ, USAid.
• Experience developing an Emergency Response / Program / Field Office strategy.
• Experience managing a Field Office response during a disaster.
• Experience in humanitarian emergency response project management and Rapid Needs Assessments.
• Strong understanding of SPHERE, Core Humanitarian Standards and Humanitarian Inclusion Standards.
• Strong technical knowledge in disaster risk reduction and disaster risk management at grassroots levels.
• Experience working with networks of organizations on humanitarian preparedness and response.
• Experience in emergency preparedness processes.
• Experience working in networks and consortiums with smaller local networks.
• Capacity to design project concepts, draft outlines, proposals and budgets.
• Proven ability to influence others to advance outcomes.
• Experience developing research and learning work.
• Ability to travel extensively on short notice.
• MS Office Suite.
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential; additional languages (Arabic, French, Spanish) desirable.

Education

Post-graduate degree in Humanitarian / International Development studies

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field is essential. Post-graduate degree or equivalent in Humanitarian / International Development studies is desirable.
• Minimum 8 years of experience working in a relevant Emergency Response / Humanitarian / Programs Coordination discipline at an INGO
• At least 3 years’ experience in a comparable position in an iNGO
• Experience working with, and delivering on bids from high-profile institutional funding bodies including UN, DfiD, GIZ, USAid
• Demonstrable experience developing an Emergency Response / Program / Field Office strategy
• Demonstrable experience managing a Field Office response during a disaster
• Experience of humanitarian emergency response project management and conducting Rapid Needs Assessments
• Strong understanding of humanitarian standards including SPHERE, Core Humanitarian Standards and Humanitarian Inclusion Standards
• Strong technical knowledge in disaster risk reduction and disaster risk management at grassroots levels
• Demonstrable experience working with network of organizations on humanitarian preparedness and response
• Experience of emergency preparedness and understanding of the emergency preparedness process
• Experience working in networks and consortiums particularly with smaller local networks and organizations
• Capacity to design project concepts, draft project outlines, proposals and budgets
• Proven ability to influence others to advance towards successful outcomes
• Experience and capacity in developing research and learning work
• Ability to travel extensively at short notice
• MS Office Suite
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential. Additional languages pertaining to HA Field operations are desirable (e.g., Arabic, French, Spanish)