Regional Humanitarian Coordinator Job Re-Advertisement: Plan International – Region of Eastern & Southern Africa (RESA)

Plan International Inc. is a humanitarian, child-centered, development organization, without religious, political or governmental affiliation

Closing date: 15 Apr 2010

Location: Kenya - Region of Eastern and Southern Africa

The following vacancy exists in the Plan Region of East and Southern Africa. This position may be based in any of the countries in the Region and it will be administered under local terms and conditions.

The purpose of the role is as follows:

Response and support of disaster work, training, donor relationships and networking with key actors
Key Responsibilities

Rapid Response to new disasters
Support to current disaster programs
Staff and partner training
Key Outputs and Deliverables

Credible disaster responses
Good management of staff
High quality training of staff and partners
Good engagement with national organizations and Country Programs
Ensure engagement with the wider humanitarian community
Budgets
Which teams/posts report into the post holder?

Works closely with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams across Plan
Consultants
This role reports to the Regional Director
Criteria for Success

Evidenced positive impact on the lives of children
Positive evaluated work
Plan’s profile increased in the humanitarian arena
What are the primary linkages for this post?

DRRRC
RD
CD and other key staff
Leadership Behaviours

Consultative
Supportive
Team builder
Diplomatic
Representative
Skills Specific to the Post

Technical background
People management skills
Second language
Field security
Proposal writing
Budgetary skills
Qualifications and Experience

At least five years overseas management experience
Degree standard preferably in a relevant subject
Able to work in stressful environments
Sphere ToT or similar
Understanding of the humanitarian context
Willingness to travel
Plan takes active measures in recruitment and employment practices to ensure children are protected. Applicants are expected to comply with Plan’s Child Protection Policy and procedures

How to apply

Application and CV should be sent to the following email address:

plan.resajob @ plan-international.org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted