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Emergency Response Manager - Yemen

Sanaa

  • Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
  • Location: Sanaa
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Medical Practitioners
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • Disaster Management (Preparedness, Resilience, Response and Recovery)
    • Emergency Aid and Response
    • Project management
    • Humanitarian Operations
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed




NRC in the East Africa & Yemen Region prides itself on being a leader in the service of refugees, internally displaced people and displacement communities. We strive to be a rapid responder and a pioneer in Hard to Reach areas. We unlock durable solutions and make deliberate efforts towards a more sustainable impact in our programming.

We aim to deliver the best possible service through commitment to our regional hallmarks: evidence based programming; advocating for change; cash and markets-based programming; driving innovation; collaborating with other actors for greater impact; integrating our programmes to achieve synergy and maximum efficiency; and valuing staff diversity.

Yemen is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with up to 80% of the population currently in need of some form of humanitarian or protective assistance, many due to a breakdown in existing support systems and the deterioration of all basic services. Protracted conflict, economic deterioration and the sustained non-payment of public salaries have left two-thirds of Yemen’s population – 20 million people – facing an emergency crisis.

NRC in Yemen is therefore looking for an Emergency Response Manager to manage a multi-disciplinary emergency response team and lead the emergency response across the country.

Job description


• Manage the emergency response team
• Implement plan of action for delegated portfolio of emergency response
• Coordinate fund raising and pre-positioning for emergencies
• Ensure project compliance with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Document, promote and share ideas for technical improvement
• Prepare periodic progress reports
• Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and stakeholders
• Liaise with the Security Focal Point to ensure compliance with Security Guidelines and their effective application in the local context
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

*Please see the Job Description attached below for full details*


Qualifications


• Minimum first level university degree; or advanced University Degree/Master’s Degree preferred.
• Qualification and experience in any one of NRC’s Core Competencies is required (WASH, Shelter, Education, Protection, and Livelihoods & Food Security)
• At least five years’ previous experience in a similar role and context
• Practical experience in using tools for data collection and analysis e.g. GIS Mapping and similar tools
• Training in access negotiation and/or personal safety and security in insecure contexts is desirable.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Competencies in Arabic language is preferred.
• Knowledge/awareness of own leadership skills/profile, with a high level of emotional intelligence
• Safety and security awareness training, highly desirable
• Flexible, reliable, culturally sensitive, positive attitude, ability to work under pressure, and a feel for the way NRC operates and our target groups.
• Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the disaster management field
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and persuasion skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; and able to travel and/or live and/or work in isolated remote areas.
• Familiarity with the context of Yemen or similar emergency contexts
• Excellent knowledge of computer application software


Personal qualities


• Handling insecure environments
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing performance and development
• Planning and delivering results


We offer


• Duty Station: Yemen (70% Sana'a, 30% Aden)
• Travel: 60%
• Contract Period: 12 months, with possible extension
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary/Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits package
• An approved health clearance will be required before commencement of the contract.
• NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and employees to check they have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

*Females, Arabic speakers and candidates from the Middle East Region are highly encouraged to apply*

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