Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. It has a global income of around $800m.
We are looking for experienced Emergency Response Managers to join our emergency roster who can be deployed either immediately or over the course of the coming months to lead and manage the Emergency Response Teams and associated emergency. You will be responsible for the quality and effectiveness of Plan’s emergency response and you will be a leader of the Emergency Response Team, responsible and accountable for developing, coordinating and managing all emergency programming and associated support activities.
Further you will be expected to provide strategic leadership in all areas of emergency programming and strengthen the country office’s overall capacity to respond to the emergency in accordance with accepted principles and practices, as well as strategically integrate emergency programming within the overall program approach.
· A strong leader, with the ability to make effective decisions quickly, you will be an experienced humanitarian professional with a demonstrable track record leading and managing emergency responses. You will have extensive knowledge of the sector, applicable standards and donors in emergency.
· Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local partners, government officials, donor representatives, and international staff.
· Proven leadership, inter-personal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build and motivate diverse teams
· Excellent English oral and written communication skills, knowledge of a second language would be advantageous
Type of Role: Fixed Contract
Location and Travel: Multiple
Reports to:Country Director
Closing Date:18 March 2015
HOW TO APPLY:
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.
Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.
Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
