ActionAid MENA is looking to hire, Emergency Response Coordinator, Syrian Refugee Response Programme. Deadline for applications: 5:00 pm on 19 June (send CV and covering letter in English to: The HR Mr. Eyed Melhem: [email protected] and the Regional Director, Dr. Ahmed Al Damrawy at: [email protected]) .Please indicate in the subject line the location you are applying for. Job Title: Emergency Response Coordinator- Syrian Refugee Programme Reporting to: The Regional Director Responsible for: Emergency response team (field coordinators, field mobilisers and other national staff recruited for the response) Co-ordinates with: Partner organisations, programme advisors, AA Arab Region staff in Jordan and Lebanon, AA International Emergencies and Crises Team Location: ActionAid Denmark Amman Office, with frequent travel to programme locations: - Zaatari Camp, Jordan - MAF Camp, Jordan - Zarqa City Jeb Jennin, Beqaa, Lebanon - Irsal, Beqaa, Lebanon Please note the salary does not include a relocation package, so applicants currently based outside Jordan would be required to relocate at their own cost. Duration: 6 months with immediate start with possibility to extend to 1 year depending on funding availability Salary: 1700 U$ Dollars per month (transport costs and health insurance will be covered by the organisation). Deadline for applications: 5:00 pm on 19 June, send CV and covering letter in English to: The HR Mr. Eyed Melhem: [email protected] and the Regional Director, Dr. Ahmed Al Damrawy at: [email protected] The Programme Coordinator is responsible for implementing and managing the work of the Emergency Response Programme which is responding to the Syrian refugee crisis in Jordan and Lebanon. The Emergency Response Programme is an ActionAid funded programme addressing refugees’ basic needs, empowerment and protection, and community led policy and advocacy activities for vulnerable Syrian women and youth in Jordan and Lebanon. The Programme Coordinator will manage ActionAid’s response to the Syrian refugee crisis, with responsibility for building capacity of partner organisations and team, represent the programme and ensuring its sound and effective implementation, as well as monitor and report on its implementation. The incumbent will report directly to the Regional Director. The main responsibilities of this position are: 1. Ensuring timely and effective programme implementation 2. Providing technical guidance to the programme, partners and team 3. Representing the programme at all levels 4. Managing and appropriately allocate programme resources 5. Supervising programme M&E processes The main activities of this position are: 1. Timely and effective programme implementation • Ensure timely and quality delivery of the Emergency Response Plan, including immediate needs component, capacity building component and policy/advocacy component. • Develop and monitor detailed operational plans in accordance with the overall Emergency Response Plan • Supervise and manage programme staff and volunteers working on the emergency response, including providing on the ground support and guidance • Ensure ActionAid’s principles and approaches to emergencies are integrated into the response. • Follow the humanitarian principles, standards and guidelines that ActionAid is committed to, and ensure these are adhered to by ActionAid staff, partner staff and volunteers • Ensure transparency and accountability tools, processes and mechanisms to affected communities are in place. • Provide regular updates to the AA Arab Region team and the Management Committee for the Syrian refugee response. 2. Technical guidance to the programme, partners and team • Provide technical guidance to the programme and incorporate key aspects of ActionAid’s work in emergencies (including HRBA, women’s leadership, accountability, links to longer term development, etc.) • Provide capacity building and induction for local partner organisations and volunteers engaged in the emergency response programme. • Identify intervention opportunities and support programme advisors to develop further funding proposals. 3. Programme representation • Represent the Emergency Response Programme with external stakeholders (including government, UN agencies, NGOs) and seek to build appropriate partnerships.. • Provide regular updates to International Management Committee which guides the Emergency Response implementation 4. Appropriately allocation of programme resources • Work with finance and administration colleagues to programme budgets including setting monthly forecasts and ensuring that line items are appropriately spent. • Identify areas where additional resources may be needed and work with ActionAid management to re-allocate funds within the budget and identify additional funding sources as necessary. 5. Supervising programme M&E processes • Work with Regional Coordinator to programme M&E plan is being implemented, data is being collected from the field and regular reports are being produced. • Conduct regular field visits to support staff and monitor implementation of the response • Use M&E data to regularly review and modify programme approaches and activities to achieve expected results. • Prepare quarterly reports and other documents for the programme. Qualifications and Qualities • A Master degree in a relevant field, or equivalent working experience • At least 7 years technical experience, including substantial field based experience in emergencies and working with refugees and vulnerable groups • Deep understanding of the regional context, including substantial working experience in the region • Commitment to women’s rights, human rights based approach and accountability to affected communities • Experience and high competence in liaising with government authorities, NGOs and UN staff • Demonstrated ability to plan and manage complex programmes • Excellent team support and supervision skills • Proven management skills with effective personal communication skills • Flexibility and ability to take initiative to adapt to changing circumstances. • Financial management skills and accountability • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in both Arabic and English • Positive attitude towards work and ability to work effectively within a team • Discreet and able to make good judgments about the flow of information • Ability and willingness to work in challenging programme locations
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