Flying Emergency Coordinator

Duración : Long term
Fecha de inicio : Inmediatamente

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The expert will be available for frequent deployments to the missions and fill-in a specific key position within mission’s organigram or act as Emergency Coordinator, being responsible for the quality and effectiveness of Acción Contra el Hambre’s programs within deployment missions.

 He/She will be available for deployments to the missions and fill-in a specific mid-level managerial positions within missions’ organigram or act as Emergency Coordinator, Field Coordinator/Head of Base, Programme/Project Manager being responsible for the quality and effectiveness of Acción Contra el Hambre’s programs within deployment missions. According to the candidate’s profile and experience he/she could potentially cover higher level managerial if validated accordingly by line management and in agreement with the Geographical Desk and Country Director.

In case of Emergency response, the expert will act as Emergency Coordinator in the overall management of ACCIÓN CONTRA EL HAMBRE’s emergency response programme within the mission, including design, programming, operations, security, and stakeholder relations. Responsible and accountable for developing, coordinating, and managing all emergency response activities. Responsible for managing ACCIÓN CONTRA EL HAMBRE mission’s emergency donor portfolio and budgets as well as emergency response staff development.

In case of Gap Filling, the expert will need to quickly cover a key emergency-related vacant position – upon specific job description – and ensure that key action points are managed until longer term profile has been identified.

When based in HQ, the expert will be participating to the lessons learnt exercises and capitalisation documents and providing expertise and contributions with a field point of view. He/she will be also contributing to the management of the AECID-funded Emergency Programme (Convenio) and its tasks/goals at HQ level.

 Reporting to the Deputy Head of Emergency Pool, to the Country Director, Deputy Country Director and/or to the Geographical Desk, as appropriate. 

Las principales actividades que desempeñaras son las siguientes:

Objective 1: ON FIELD DEPLOYMENT / NEEDS ASSESSMENT & EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Tasks: Exploratory Missions, Rapid Assessments, Emergency Response Design and Planning ?In coordination with Geographical Desk, Country Director, Technical Coordinators and programme staff, if needed, ensure exploratory missions and emergency assessments are carried out and coordinated where possible and, from them, an integrated emergency response, implementation and exit strategies are developed. ?Coordinate the development of all project implementation plans and budgets within the framework of the mission’s emergency response programme and strategy. ?Assist and advise the Country Director with securing donor funding for emergency projects. ?Oversee project design and proposal preparations for institutional and public funding. ?Maintain ongoing surveillance of the developing humanitarian emergency and plan activities accordingly. Objective 2: ON FIELD DEPLOYMENT / EMERGENCY RESPONSE OVERVIEW & HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT Tasks: RESPONSE IMPLEMENTATION •Programme direction, supervision and coordination •Lead and validate the selection of beneficiaries of the project according to humanitarian standards. Roll Out the Targeting activities and questionnaires along with the involved teams and departments (TECH, M&E, •Responsible for ensuring good quality of the response or programme implementation through the sound development of a monitoring plan for the activities •Ensure that different sectorial activities are implemented in a coordinated and integrated manner. Reporting monthly activities and preparing internal and donor regular reports on the on-going project •Supervision of administrative procedures, accountancy, logistic implementation and security management in coordination with the appropriate Coordination level Tasks: RESPONSE PLAN CAPITALIZATION & DEVELOPMENT •Capitalize all the project experiences and lessons learnt by producing at least 1 best practice experience from the project; •Assess the pertinence and feasibility of other interventions in the area, in coordination with the Mission Management team and in discussions with various stakeholders in the local humanitarian context and other relevant actors (beneficiaries, authorities, CBOs, ; Objective 3: ON FIELD DEPLOYMENT / TEAM MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP Tasks: General Team and HR Management and Leadership at Emergency Response level •Ensure in close coordination with the HR Coordinator (or equivalent) the establishment, application and maintenance of ACCIÓN CONTRA EL HAMBRE’s HR management systems for all emergency response staff. •Apply data protection guidelines and protect every staff’s privacy and confidentiality. •Ensure all incoming staff are fully briefed on all aspects of security, social and cultural norms and local conditions and behaviour. •Ensure all personnel understand and carry out their duties in accordance with humanitarian principles, core values, ethical standards, the Code of Conduct and SPHERE. •Create the conditions to ensure effective teamwork and morale. Ensure staff wellbeing is addressed. •Conduct performance appraisals of staff if and as required, ensure regular feedback and mentoring on individual performance. •Promote a productive work environment respectful of the Code of Conduct with zero tolerance for verbal and physical abuse or discrimination against other persons on the grounds of race, colour, sex or religion. Tasks: Internal and External Leadership and Coordination at Emergency Response level •Ensure the Country Coordination Team is informed about assessment progress, emergency response implementation and strategies, project plans, progress reports, and other significant developments. •Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with other NGO’s, UN agencies, host government, bilateral and multilateral donors, and other principle stakeholders Objective 4: ON FIELD DEPLOYMENT / PROGRAMME SUPPORT SERVICE MANAGEMENT Tasks: Security Management, Financial Management and Planning •Ensure that programme support functions are established and maintained in accordance with ACCIÓN CONTRA EL HAMBRE policies and procedures. •Ensure compliance with all host country legal, contractual, labour and statutory requirements. •Ensure with the Logistics Coordinator the timely and appropriate establishment of all logistics infrastructure (warehousing / transport / distribution) and associated operating / management /monitoring systems. •Liaise with the ACCIÓN CONTRA EL HAMBRE Logistics Coordinator and HQ Security Officer to ensure compliance with ACCIÓN CONTRA EL HAMBRE Security Guidelines and their effective application in the mission’s context. •Monitor the operational environment with respect to increased level of threat and advice the CD, LogCo, Head of Emergency Pool and HQ Security Officer. •Lead emergency analysis in coordination with LOG CO and Desk when required •Ensure with the Finance/Admin Coordinator the establishment and maintenance ACCIÓN CONTRA EL HAMBRE financial management and accounting systems for all emergency response activities and assets. Objective 5: ON FIELD DEPLOYMENT / GAP-FILLING Tasks: Fill-in for Mid-level Managerial Positions and Emergency Advice Support to the missions •To represent, in his/her area of responsibility, ACCIÓN CONTRA EL HAMBRE and to oversee all activities, staff and assets according to the Terms of Reference for the Gap-Filling. •To improve the relevance and impact of ACCIÓN CONTRA EL HAMBRE’s programming based on the mandate and country strategy. •The CD will delegate all relevant responsibility to the Emergency Coordinator according to his/her ToR for the gap-filling who will report back on a regular basis. •To update, follow-up and ensure compliance with every ACCIÓN CONTRA EL HAMBRE’s procedure with the support of mission and Headquarters. •To make sure and coordinate towards the respect and coherence management of ACCIÓN CONTRA EL HAMBRE’s procedures by every department.

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University Degree ideally related to humanitarian or management fields. A valid HEAT training or similar - ESSENTIAL High level managerial experience, including managing multi-million-dollar budgets. Experience in complex decision making and leading a multi-disciplinary, multinational team in high volatile contexts and under strict security constraints. High level skills and previous experience in representation and negotiation with local authorities and donors (minimum: FieldCo or Head of Base level). Strong understanding of the humanitarian emergency operational context, including Sphere, the humanitarian system, donors, security, civil military liaison and program management. Experience in Emergency Response MEAL knowledge is valued Technical expertise is valued Minimum 3 years of previous experience in similar positions or at least mid-level operational management and coordination (FieldCo, Head of Base and above) – ESSENTIAL Mixed field and HQ level experience (flying, roving positions) is an ASSET Experience in Programme approach and design, proposal and consortium building, budgeting and reports to donors and other stakeholders– ESSENTIAL Experience in managing Field Operations and Project Implementation at field level– ESSENTIAL Experience in inter-agency coordination, representation and negotiation with state and non-state actors, including local authorities and partners– ESSENTIAL Experience working in a volatile environment and tight security constraints – ESSENTIAL HR management, conflict resolution and problem-solving experience– ESSENTIAL Spanish – COMPULSORY working language, spoken, read and written English - COMPULSORY working language, spoken, read and written French - COMPULSORY working language, spoken, read and written Up to 70% time in the field – 30% time in HQ/ remote Field deployment length: up to 2 months 24h notice in case of sudden emergencies, according to prioritisation set up by the emergency pool Breaks according to Emergency Pool policy

Nuestro paquete retributivo:

Incorporación a una organización multicultural, profesional e innovadora que está comprometida con la igualdad y que cuenta con un Plan de Igualdad como herramienta para transversalizar sus compromisos en la materia. Al trabajar con Acción contra el Hambre tendrás además la posibilidad de participar en proyectos de alto impacto social.

Contrato indefinido. Basado en Madrid. Retribución competitiva en función de la valía del candidato/a. Acceso a planes de retribución flexible (seguro médico, transporte, tickets guardería y comida). Carrera profesional adaptada a ti donde el talento y la motivación son reconocidos. Formación continua tanto en habilidades técnicas como en competencias blandas. Conciliación entre la vida personal y profesional, con opción de flexibilidad horaria, jornada intensiva y posibilidad de acogerte a nuestro programa de teletrabajo. 25 días laborables de vacaciones al año con posibilidad de organizarlas a discreción e incluso tomar medios días.

Acción contra el Hambre se compromete a prevenir cualquier tipo de comportamiento no deseado en el trabajo, incluyendo el acoso sexual, la explotación y el abuso sexual, la falta de integridad y /o mala praxis financiera; Esperamos que todo nuestro personal y personas voluntarias compartan este compromiso y compartan nuestro código de conducta y otras políticas relacionadas ya que sólo aquellas personas que compartan nuestros valores y código de conducta serán reclutadas para trabajar para nosotros.

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