Re-advertisement – Health Technical Coordinator, Emergency Response – Somalia

Description

Action Against Hunger-USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network, which provides humanitarian relief in over 40 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, and food security. Action Against Hunger-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages operations in seven countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Haiti and Somalia. Action Against Hunger-USA has approximately 1,500 staff based in the various country offices, Head Quarter in New York City and Operational Centre in Nairobi. Additional growth is anticipated.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Caafimaad Plus Consortium which comprises Action Against Hunger (AAH-ACF), International Medical Corps (IMC), Concern Worldwide (CWW), and SOS Childrens’ Village (SOS CV) implements in South Central Somalia where it supports the government to deliver life-saving interventions in the areas of health, nutrition, WASH, and COVID-19 pandemic to vulnerable populations affected by conflict, displacements, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks.

The Emergency Response Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating emergency response plan for regions supported by Caafimaad Plus consortium. He/she will align and streamline emergency response efforts across the consortium and ensure program and facility staff are well trained and updated on emergency response. He/she will collaborate and coordinate plans with various response agencies, government institutions, affected communities, and private sector players.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this position it to coordinate the consortium’s emergency response to vulnerable populations affected by conflict, displacements, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks in districts supported by the consortium in South Central Somalia.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead and manage the consortium’s emergency team, ensure members are updated and properly trained and processes for deployment within the country are in place.
• Undertake rapid needs assessments to identify gaps and needs in humanitarian landscape in Caafimaad Plus supported regions
• Periodically review the consortium’s emergency response plan and ensure it is updated with the most current good practices.
• Ensure that programs are implemented in a cost effective, consultative, participative and gender sensitive way and ensuring Gender and Protection mainstreaming in the humanitarian program
• Work closely with Supply Chain/ Logistics to ensure that procurements are made in a timely manner while remaining in compliance with donor rules and regulations, and ensure that proper procurement procedures are followed by ER Program staff
• Work closely with consortium partners to ensure adequate supplies of foods, nutritional and other requisite products to cater for routine and emergency responses to the vulnerable population at any given time.
• Work closely with MEAL coordinator to update information systems for accurate, complete, and timely data to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Liaise with MEAL coordinator to facilitate systematic program monitoring and evaluation are in place and ensure that lessons learnt are documented and shared for cross-program learning within the consortium.
• Ensure high frequency tracking of platforms such as Food Security and Nutritional Analysis System (FSNAS) and other partner/government platforms to have at your disposal up-to-date information on emerging threats.
• Closely monitor the situation and developments in population movements, security context, natural phenomena, and advise the consortium appropriately.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Ministry of Health, UN, NGOs, donors, partners and other stakeholders, to raise public awareness of Caafimaad Plus consortium and ensure good co-operation and partnerships.
• Represent Caafimaad Plus consortium in relevant meetings with key stakeholders such as local/national government, donors, emergency-related humanitarian aid groups, and clusters.
• Facilitate training and refresher courses for field-based managers and healthcare workers on emergency response
• Conduct simulation emergency response drills as part of emergency preparedness for the consortium
• Ensure quality of program implementation and emergency preparedness in line with organizational, donor, country, and international standards.
• Conduct periodic assessments on the quality of programs and interventions during field visits and provide feedback and recommendations to the technical teams.

Our Core values

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate Action Against Hunger-USA’s five core values.

Respect– we work with compassion and dedication, treating everyone the same way we expect them to treat us.

Integrity– we believe that being honest and fair is integral to every aspect of our work; conducting our work with a spirit of sincerity, truthfulness and transparency is imperative.

Creativity-we encourage new ideas, embrace innovative solutions, and create opportunities for meaningful and exciting ways to do our jobs and provide solutions to address the needs of the populations we serve.

Excellence– we strive to provide services that meet, and even exceed, the expectations of our stakeholders (populations in need, staff, communities and donors).

Empowerment– we are committed to fostering an environment in which our staff, partners and communities where we work have the space to grow, develop and feel confident about participating.- we are committed to fostering an environment in which our staff, partners and communities where we work have the space to grow, develop and feel confident about participating.

GENDER EQUALITY COMMITMENTS & ZERO TOLERANCE TO ABUSE

• Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information.
• Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance
• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, boys and girls regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age or marital status,
• Value and respect all cultures.
• Promote and uphold the PSEA policy and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

• REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL

• Bachelor’s degree in health and nutrition or in another relevant field such as humanitarian studies. Post-graduate degree in public health / community health/ humanitarian fields or equivalent is desirable.

• At least 4 years international experience with NGOs managing /coordinating emergency programs. Previous work in a consortium setting is desirable.

• Experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of emergency programs.

• Experience of managing programs in a complex and rapidly evolving security context

• A good understanding of political, socioeconomic, and cultural contexts of Somalia

• Sound understanding of humanitarian principles as contained in the Sphere, HAP Standards, and other relevant international humanitarian guidelines.

• Good planning, analytical, and project management, and report writing skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to express ideas and concepts concisely

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages specifically: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a variety of complex tasks under tight deadlines

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with government departments, humanitarian agencies, and the local communities.

• Ability to perform efficiently and effectively under emergency conditions and under pressure and use judgment in making quick decisions.

Benefits

Action Against Hunger-USA provides all staff with an attractive salary & benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.