Kenya: Regional Disaster Risk Management Manager

The Organisation

Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. It has a global income of around $800m

The Role

Reporting to the Deputy Regional Director of Programmes you will support the implementation of Plan’s Global Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Policy and Strategy by building the regional capacity in disaster management, preparedness and response and the integration of Disaster Risk Reduction and Response within country and regional level programmes. You will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the implementation of the DRM strategy in 12 country offices and contribute to global learning and initiatives aimed at strengthening DRM within the wider organisation. You will also lead assessment, provide technical support and represent Plan on all major responses within the region.

The Person

You will possess significant experience managing disaster response and humanitarian work, ideally at a regional level, combined with knowledge of the Eastern and Southern Africa region. Experience implementing child-centred and community based projects in an emergency setting and an understanding of the child-rights framework and standards for child protection is required.

Type of Role:5 year fixed term contract

Location: RESA Regional Office in Nairobi with approximately 50% travel within and outside of the region.

Salary: $55000-65000 plus full expatriate benefits.

Reports to:Deputy Regional Director, Programmes