This position is open to officing in our Tigard location with remote locations considered.
Medical Teams International is in exciting stage of growth focused on reaching the aspirational goals of tripling the number of displaced people served and tripling our capacity to respond to sudden onset disasters. The HRT Senior Response Manager oversees key elements of establishing the strategy for new responses, including, management, initiation, implementation, and monitoring of humanitarian responses and programs; overseeing assigned humanitarian programs; and supporting the administration of HRT operations. Primarily these responses will be in new countries that Medical Teams does not currently operate in.
Monitoring and Evaluation Consultancy about Disaster Management and Health, requiring 3-4 years of experience, from Christian Aid; closing on 18 Apr 2021
28 Apr 2021
About the role: This is a 36 month, replacement role with accompanied terms based in Nairobi with a salary of Grade 7 €58,646 - €65,162. Kenyan national candidates are encouraged to apply and if successful would be offered competitive, national salary and benefits.
You will report to the Regional Director and will line manage all staff in country. We would like you to start in June 2021.
Your purpose: You will have overall responsibility for the strategic development and management of the Concern Kenya country programme. You will ensure the programme meets objectives as set out in agreed strategic plans, annual plans and programme proposals. You will also ensure the country programme is in line with Concern Worldwide policies, procedures and meets Core Humanitarian standards. You will lead the Senior Management Team and represent the organisation with government, donors and other international organisations.
South Sudan
GOAL has had a long and successful history of humanitarian operations in South Sudan since 1985. Currently GOAL is implementing projects in 4 States: Upper Nile (Ulang, Melut and Baliet counties), Abyei Special Administrative Area (ASAA), Central Equatoria (Kajo keji) and Warrap (Twic, Gogrial East and West) with the head office located in Juba. Most field sites have been key conflict areas with population displacements from time to time in the last five years. The main donors for the programme include Irish Aid, HPF, ECHO, WFP, USAID and FCDO.
The current programme focuses on five main sectors: primary health care, nutrition, economic and food security, small scale water & sanitation and hygiene promotion (WASH), and women’s literary and empowerment (REFLECT). All interventions are carried out in coordination with the local authorities and line Ministries as well as with local and international partners as appropriate.
Duration: 1 year (possible extension based on funds availability)
Operational Context
The position is part of the International Programmes and Innovation Department, which is composed of International Programme Officers with a geographical focus, International Programme Specialists in JRS’s priority areas of intervention, the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, and the Grants Unit.
Main responsibilities of the position
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Technical Advice and Support
· Ensure that JRS education projects, especially those involving teacher training and professional development and inclusive education for people with disabilities, are implemented with quality and fidelity to recognized global standards for education in emergencies, including the INEE Minimum Standards, and Core Humanitarian Standards