Emergency Program Manager

Position description

The ERM PM s in charge of implementing and achieving the the rapid response mechanism objectives as defined in the proposals in West and Central Darfur. He/She will be leading and deploying for rapid needs assessments, launching and implementing SI’s emergency response across the different implementation sectors (WASH, MPCA & NFI/Shelter distributions).

He/She will be in charge of the recruiting, ensure a proper induction, capacity building process and supervision of Emergency team members.

He/she guarantees the proper execution and the quality of the implemented program and, if applicable, suggests adjustments or developments to ensure its relevance.

He/She will be working closely with the Deputy Field Coo to develop the understanding of the context, to implement emergency response in key areas & to develop access and build acceptance with communities, while targeting key needs of the populations.

The main challenges:

• Fast changing environment with short timeline to react to new alerts;
• Very volatile context, complex relationship with authorities, access, supply & security challenges;
• Due to the ongoing conflict, the SI mission in Sudan has significantly increased its activities and funding. There is a need for structuration while coping with the increased volume and rapid nature of the emergency strategy implementation.

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

• Assessment of newly accessible areas, implementation of ERM activities in West and Central Darfur;
• Contribute to the development of an emergency strategy and its implementation throughout SI bases in Darfur;
• Strengthen the coordination between the consortium partners at the field level.

Security constraints:

The ERM Manager will be based in Zalengei, Central Darfur; In Darfur the situation is unstable and constraints may vary depending on the area of intervention.

Qualifications

DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor or masters in a relevant degree. Working experience with an INGO in similar position is required. Experience with SI is an asset.

• Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3-4 years;
• Experience on a similar position : 0-2 years.

SKILLS:

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong experience in managing WASH programs & ERM/Rapid needs assessment & response activities focusing on delivering aid within the shortest time frame;
• Able to Follow up and develop strategy for the emergency response in new areas (including security assessment in coordination with the Field Coordinator and Security Manager);
• Ability and willingness to build up the capacity of the team;
• Close coordination and joint implementation with others consortium partners and SI teams;
• Demonstrated experience in hard to reach areas & in remote areas.

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

• Work under pressure;
• Adaptability;
• Autonomy and initiative;
• Communication.

LANGUAGES:

• English is mandatory;
• Arabic would be an asset.

Application instructions

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