Saturday 29 September 2012

Emergency Coordinator For Islamic Relief

Employer    Islamic Relief
Job Title     Emergency Coordinator
Languages     • Excellent written and spoken English.
Country     Egypt
Job Category    Project Management
Job Type    Full Time
Description     —To assist in the preparation Country Strategy with the Country Director —Develop and present proposals —Coordination of IRs participation at national and/or international networks —Responsible for development of effective contingency plan, emergency manual, response planning and team building —Initiate projects, once approval has been given by IRHQ & Donors head office. —Plan, Design and prepositioning of materials, management of strategic ware house facilities, communication equipments, vehicles etc and linking with other agencies, forums, consortiums, UN bodies, and Government to prepare a collective buffer stock. —Supervise and present weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly progress reports on emergency activities in Egypt. —Responsible for the implementation, monitoring and supervision of all Emergency projects. —Co-ordinate the efforts for fund raising from local and foreign donors, IR partners and other funding institutions. —Be responsible for the creation and management of a team of staffs and supervision of their general welfare. —Preparation of timely reports and technical advices by liaison with Head of Programs. —Be responsible for insuring project staff grievances and disciplinary matters are fairly dealt with in accordance with IR policy and Code of Conduct. —Any other duties assigned by the Management.
Qualifications    •Masters degree in Development Studies/MSS/ relevant field. •5-7 years experience of working in INGO/NNGOs in the field of Emergency Projects •A proven record of effective management. •Successful experience in managing grants and budgets in large emergency operations. •Substantial experience in staff management and proven abilities to lead and develop a diverse, multidisciplinary and multicultural team. •Strong and well developed analytical skills coupled with experience of writing reports that are usable by different stakeholders. •Sound knowledge and commitment to participatory approaches to working with communities. •Familiarity with the Hugo framework, Sphere Standards, Red-Cross & Red-crescent Code of Conduct.
Gender    Any
Experience    6 - 9 Years.
Other Skills    IT skills • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point. General Skills • Excellent communication skills. • Diplomacy, tact & negotiation skills. • Report writing skills. • Problem solving skills. • Research skills. Interests • Relief & development issues and International affairs. Disposition • Flexible & Patient. • Demonstrable analytical skills on sustainable development issues. • Interest in economic and social development. • Frequent field visit. • Ability to work on your own initiative as well as a part of a team. • Culturally sensitive and must demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing requirements. • Sympathetic with aims & objectives of Islamic Relief. • Empathy with & understanding of the basic teachings & values of Islam. Physical • Energetic and able to operate in situations which may be arduous. • No serious illness.
Salary (L.E.)    Negotiable 
Comments    Accountabilities: The Program Coordinator-Emergency is accountable to fulfill his/her roles  and responsibilities in line with IR W’s code of conduct, values and principles.
Job Contact Info.    info@iregypt.org