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Req. No.: I 10 169
Job Background/Summary:
One of CRS' strategic objectives, as defined by its Emergency Strategy, is to become a more innovative and effective emergency prevention, preparedness and response organization. To this end, the Emergency Operations Department (EOPs) provides leadership and responsive support for systemic improvements in CRS emergency programming. EOPs strengthens CRS' impact through high quality, innovative programs; improved technical and management capacity at the field level; and active engagement in global efforts to promote excellence and learning in humanitarian response. EOPs has technical staff on the Emergency Response Team (ERT) based in Nairobi and at Headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland who support emergency program planning, rapid response, and capacity strengthening of staff and partners worldwide.
Primary Function:
The PMII-Response Coordinator provides CRS with an experienced general relief professional who can be deployed to fill critical relief management roles in the event of small, medium, and large-scale emergencies. During large-scale disasters, CRS responds immediately (within 48 hours), often alongside partners, with technical support and staffing presence. The organizational systems, structures and operating norms require that staff deployed have significant CRS and emergency management experience in order to set up the relief delivery infrastructure immediately and to accompany local staff and partners. Although emergency situations vary, key responsibilities of the PMII-Response Coordinator are listed below.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide emergency management assistance as requested, following CRS program and management quality standards, and international accountability standards such as Sphere standards and the Good Enough Guide.
2. Provide leadership or technical assistance to emergency programs upon request (TDYs), in assessment, proposal/program development, strategic planning, implementation and M&E. As necessary, provide support in other response functions such as security, staffing, logistics, finance, IT/communications and administration.
3. Lead or assist with set up and/or management of emergency field offices, teams, and relief operations.
4. Represent the agency and partners at cluster, donor and coordination meetings
5. Help identify training needs and requirements for County Program and Partner emergency program staff.
6. Facilitate and implement various trainings including emergency response and preparedness trainings for country program staff and partners in the field when needed.
7. Update existing emergency preparedness and response training modules, as needed.
8. Work collaboratively with country program staff and provide on-the-job training to country program and partner staff during an emergency response.
9. Training should ensure staff ability to establish quality emergency response programs that include cross-cutting themes (such as protection and peace building), meet donor requirements and achieve excellent general program management standards.
10. Collaborate with country program and regional staff to provide assistance to partners
11. Contribute to development & promulgation of agency guidance on emergency programming
12. Participate in EOPs/ERT activities as necessary
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Emergency Competencies:
Each CRS staff member working in emergencies is expected to use the following competencies to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.
- Communicates strategically under pressure.
- Manages stress and complexity.
- Actively promotes safety and security.
- Manages and implements high-quality emergency programs.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Emergency Operations, Regional Directors, Country Representatives, Regional Representatives, Regional Technical Advisors (RTAs) for Emergencies, Program & Management Quality staff, and Human Resources
External: Caritas Internationalis, Emergency PVO Community, UN agencies, Donor agencies, partners, and people affected by disasters
Qualifications:
1. Masters' Degree or equivalent experience in international development or related field.
2. Minimum 3-5 years experience in overseas programming, with preferably at least 2 years managing emergency programs.
3. Experience in multi-sector program design for emergencies, including rapid assessment.
4. Experience working with and through local partner organizations.
5. Experience with CRS/Caritas preferred.
6. Basic knowledge of design requirements and regulations of major donors including the United States Government, Caritas, the EU, and UN agencies.
7. Experience with emergency team leadership, program design, proposal development, administration and financial oversight, response coordination.
8. Ability to represent the Agency in high level meetings with donors, local Church, local government, etc.
9. Strong proposal development and writing skills.
10. Proficient in security protocols and management of emergency programs in insecure environments
11. Familiarity with humanitarian codes, principles and practice
12. Experience with and enthusiasm for coaching, mentoring and on the job training.
13. Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
14. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
15. Ability to maintain performance expectations and strong working relationships in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically & physically stressful environments
16. Knowledge of French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese is strongly preferred.
Physical Requirement: Travel is expected be at least 50% for this position. Candidates should have capacity to live and work in difficult and stressful environments, and serve wherever agency needs dictate.
EOE/M/F/D/V
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