CARE International Regional Emergency Coordinator (East Africa) Job in Nairobi Kenya

CARE International – Secretariat
Vacancy: Regional Emergency Coordinator (East Africa)
Position Summary: The Regional Emergency Coordinator (REC) provides critical coordination and support to CARE’S emergency preparedness and response at country office and regional level. In between emergencies she/he works with the country offices, lead members management, and CI and members emergency units, on strengthening capacity for preparedness, emergency, response,  integration of emergency programming within CARE program approach, humanitarian policy, and other related priority areas in order to strengthen CARE’S humanitarian capabilities across
the region. CARE International Secretariat is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the Regional Emergency Coordinator (East Africa) position based in Nairobi.

She/he also represents CARE externally at regional level in the humanitarian field with key forums, partners and donors, develops a contextual understanding of the region, and undertakes appropriate humanitarian policy and analysis. During major emergencies, the REC will often be the first rapid response staff member to deploy from outside the country office and would support initial response start-up by the country office. The REC represents all of CI and should ensure consistency with CI global humanitarian approaches and standards.
Knowledge, skills and abilitiesMaster’s Degree or relevant combination of qualification and experience in a relevant field.Minimum of 10 years’ experience in humanitarian preparedness, large scale emergency response, programme management including experience in insecure environments.Proper understanding of programmer design, accountability, monitoring and evaluation, SPHERE standards gender equality programming, donor relations and protection considerations.Excellent training, facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills, advanced oral and written communication skillsExcellent team building and interpersonal skills and willing to spend high proportion of time travelling away from home.Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs in English to cegrecruitment@careinternational.org by 21st December 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.