The Lutheran World Federation
Department for World Service / Kenya (Djibouti) Programme
Department for World Service / Kenya (Djibouti) Programme
Vacancy Announcement
Programme Officer: LWF Humanitarian Emergency Team East & Central Africa
The LWF Humanitarian Emergency Team is based in Nairobi and
responsible for implementation of the LWF emergency response strategy in
Eastern and Central Africa.
The team has core competences in regards to emergency response
and scaling up of ongoing response, emergency preparedness, risk reduction and
rapid assessment of emergencies. It is envisaged that more than 50% of the time
will be spent outside Kenya.
The Programme Officer will, under the Team Leader, be responsible to plan, implement and scale up emergency response operations through various sectors including WASH, Shelter, Camp Management and Protection.
The individual will liaise with partners, coordinate the LWF
response with other actors and ensure that implementation is coordinated with
the LWF country program in respective country (when applicable).
He/She is expected to play a leading role in the practical
aspects of emergency response.
The Programme Officer shall have the capacity to assess/respond
to emergencies in countries in the region.
The incumbent will also be involved in training of staff on
emergency preparedness and response, contingency planning and rapid
assessments.
Professional Qualifications
- A
University degree in social science including disaster
management/international relations from a recognized university.
Relevant experience and competencies
- 5
years of experience in I/NGO’s.
- Experience
in conducting needs assessments and setting up new programmes in emergency
setting.
- Knowledge
of different sectors including WASH, Shelter, Camp Management and
Protection.
- Experience
in training of staff.
- Knowledge
of DRR, HAP, Rights Based Approach and other humanitarian principles and
approaches.
- Proven,
documented practical field experience from more than one country in East
and Central Africa will be an important aspect.
- All
persons must be able to travel, frequently, with very short notice and be
able and willing to stay out of the home base for several weeks or even
months at a time.
LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of
gender, race or religious affiliation. Female candidates are encouraged to
apply.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the
organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of
beneficiaries.
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 25th
January, 2013:
C/o Office Administrator, P.O. Box 40870, GPO-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Or e-mail to: lwfheteca@gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.