Emergency, Preparedness and Response Manager - Limited Term
Bujumbura, Burundi
HCDMI/ Human Capital Management – International Developing Countries Unit /
Limited Term, Full-time /
Hybrid
POSITION SUMMARY:
Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
The Emergency, Preparedness and Response Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating World Relief's activities related to emergencies, disasters and humanitarian for socio-economic reintegration for refugees and returnees. The Emergency, Preparedness and Response Manager will report to the Country Director and works closely with Programs Management and Quality Assurance, the Finance Director and Operations, MEAL Manager, Operations Manager and Finance Manager and other department lead to ensure effective and timely emergency preparedness and response.
This position is set to end September 2024.
Role & Responsibilities
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Develop and implement policies, strategies, plans and guidelines for emergency preparedness and response in line with the World Relief vision, mission and values
- Leads the regular situational analysis of Emergency preparedness and response through Rapid Assessments, evaluation of the level of risk, Identification of victims, ensure compliance in logistics and regular communication.
- Leads and coordinates all the World Relief emergency and rapid response in collaboration with CD and HO HDRU, ensure adequate resources are available for effective and efficiency emergency response for different interventions.
- Research and write project proposals in coordination with the Director of Programs Management and Quality Assurance, other Program Leaders, and home office HDRU team.
- Monitor project expenses according to the approved budgets in conjunction with the Finance Department staff and WRB Senior Management
- Develop project budget projections and supervise the financial and material resource management of all emergency and preparedness projects
- In collaboration with the HDRU focal point, MEAL Manager, monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of emergency preparedness and response interventions, ensuring quality assurance, accountability and learning as well WR theory of change related to emergency response.
- Lead periodic project reviews through meetings and other routine engagements.
- Establish and maintain strong partnerships and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to government authorities, NGOs, donors, and the media, on emergency preparedness and response.
- Represent WRB at meetings and conferences on emergency preparedness and response, advocacy of WRB interventions and visibility to secure additional resources.
- Manage and monitor the budget, human resources and administration of the emergency preparedness and response programs, ensuring compliance with World relief and donors’ requirements.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and other reports for donors and WRB management. •Ensure that relevant information is readily available for donors and other partners through the Director of Programs Management and Quality Assurance and Country Director
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Country Director as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- University degree and 5 years’ professional experience in leading and managing complex humanitarian programs in a variety of contexts as a result of internal conflicts, natural disasters such as climate change, landslides, flooding and other protracted crises.
- Working experience for IDPs, returnees and refugees on socio-economic reintegration, mental health and social inclusion is highly preferred.
- Experience in designing, implementing and monitoring emergency response and preparedness projects in collaboration with local partners, donors, and government authorities.
- Proven experience in delivering high-quality results under challenging conditions and within tight deadlines.
- Passionate about humanitarian principles and committed to ensuring the protection and dignity of the most vulnerable populations.
- Proven experience in reporting, effective and efficient use of resources.
- Demonstrated skills in strategic planning, budgeting, managing team dynamic, and coordination with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical, skilled in problem-solving and interpersonal communication in French and English.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Requirements
- Mature and personal Christian faith
- Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
- Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
- Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
- Passionate about humanitarian principles and committed to ensuring the protection and dignity of the most vulnerable populations.
- Proven experience in reporting, effective and efficient use of resources.
- Demonstrated skills in strategic planning, budgeting, managing team dynamic, and coordination with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical, skilled in problem-solving and interpersonal communication in French and English.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Up to 25% domestic and/or international travel required
World Relief offers a competitive benefits package to international employees:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Holidays + 4 additional Personal days per year!
- Paid Sick and Vacation Time
- Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave (subject to country requirements)
- Paid Home and Hardship Leaves
World Relief pays 100% for eligible employees:
- Group Term Life (employee)
- Long Term Disability (US Expats only)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health/Resiliency Assistance
- Emergency evacuation insurance
World Relief - Retirement:
- 401K & Roth (US Expats Only) – WR matches up to 4%, then an additional quarter percent up to 10%
- 4% retirement plan match for all other employees, unless dictated by country law.
