Deadline: 06 November, 2023

Location: Ethiopia

Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Emergency Response Lead.

COOPI started its operations in northeast Nigeria in July 2014, carrying out a rapid evaluation of the most relevant constraints suffered by internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Responsibilities

• Monitor the humanitarian situation at the country level and support the definition and implementation of the country strategy in the field of humanitarian assistance, considering COOPI’s sectoral expertise
• Collaborate with the support department on logistical and financial requirements for humanitarian interventions
• Identify HR needs in the framework of existing and/or new humanitarian programmes
• Provide essential inputs to the definition of ToR and job descriptions for humanitarian staff members and consultants
• Participate in the recruitment process for humanitarian staff; upon request, support the recruitment process of international staff
• Provide continuous training on the job and capacity development, including mentorship and coaching of staff assigned under the humanitarian programmes
• Provide evaluation of performance of humanitarian staff members, as required by COOPI’s HR manual;
• Collaborate to ensure that humanitarian operations are aligned with due diligence safety and security measures/policies in the country
• Review and approve monitoring and evaluation plans for humanitarian projects in alignment with the logical framework of the projects
• Provide quality assurance of monitoring and evaluation reports
• Support the design of feedback and complaints mechanisms for affected beneficiaries
• Ensure linkages and learning among technical advisors
• Carry out field monitoring missions in the areas of interventions
• Participate in evaluation committees for the selection of suppliers by providing technical inputs, if/when required
• Ensure the proper application of donors’ rules and the alignment of COOPI’s humanitarian programmes to the humanitarian response plan

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Five years, minimum, of experience in the management of international humanitarian programmes
• Demonstrated experience in working and living in complex political environment
• Demonstrated experience in the management of human resources
• Ability to plan, organise, coordinate and implement security operations in the field
• Proven ability in teaching and coaching, including in the security domain
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of Italian will be an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of humanitarian standards
• Demonstrated experience in project design and project management
• Working knowledge of MS Office package
• Experience in working and managing multicultural teams
• Respect for COOPI values and mission
• Respect for humanitarian principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence
• Sense of humour and capacity to cope with stressful situations.

To apply and for more information, click here.

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