Concern Worldwide Emergency Programme Manager (Somalia / Somaliland) Job Vacancy

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Concern Worldwide Emergency Programme Manager (Somalia / Somaliland) Job Vacancy

Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position:
Emergency Programme Manager - Somalia / Somaliland
Location: 50% Nairobi / 50% Mogadishu (with occasional travel to Hargeisa)
Duration: One year contract
Job Summary:
The incumbent will ensure emergency preparedness, response and recovery plans for Concern Somalia.
S/he will manage the emergency response projects, develop capacity building plans for Concern Somalia’s Emergency Response Team as well as partner staff, budget management and donor reporting.
Job Specification:

A master’s Degree in Humanitarian Action, Development Studies or related subject;

At least 5 years professional experience with a humanitarian agency, 3 of which are served overseas;

Proven experience of managing complex emergency response programmes;

Ability to provide training on and implement Red Cross Code of Conduct, SPHERE and HAP standards;

Experience of main streaming cross-cutting issues into humanitarian programmes;

Experience of or training in managing people within emergency contexts, specifically, remote management. Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter to the following email address: som.vacancies@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Emergency Programme Manager’ by Friday, 21st November 2014.
Please note that due to the urgency to fill this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis, that we may invite qualified candidates for interviews and offer the position to the successful candidate before the closing date.
Each application should include three referees who can validate technical expertise.
Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.
Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.
Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer