Finn Church Aid
Main purpose of the position is to manage FCA’s emergency operations in FCA’s non-program countries and provide targeted support to FCA’s program countries in acute needs.
The position is in Helsinki, but remote work from another location can be considered (subject to a valid work permit in that country). Terms of employment for locally hired employees in Finland will be applied. The Humanitarian Manager will report to FCA’s Head of Humanitarian Emergency Response.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- To manage emergency operations in FCA’s non-program countries, including program administration, financial management of the allocated disaster fund and MEAL support.
- To provide targeted support to country offices during acute emergencies, when requested.
- Deployed to emergency operations both in new emergencies and ongoing.
- Development and update of systems and practices for FCA’s humanitarian, including emergency and rapid response programming.
- Maximizing the potential of the FCA digital platform / SAMPO development and ensuring emergency response processes are included.
- To support communications and fund-raising efforts related to FCA’s emergency operations
- To support the identification and development of new initiatives, programming and cooperation opportunities with other like-minded humanitarian actors
- Global follow-up of emergencies and disasters, focus on FCA’s non-program countries
- Act as a Duty Officer within FCA’s monitoring mechanism, provide 24/7 monitoring and stand-by to act upon emerging crisis during weekends and in the evenings, when needed
Competence and Skills:
- Master’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Experience of operational humanitarian work from the field, especially working in fragile contexts.
- Knowledge in Humanitarian Program cycle
- Extensive understanding and knowledge of approaches, methodologies and principles adhered in humanitarian assistance
- Experience in funding mobilization and grant management, including financial management of projects
- Experience in emergency work related to FCA’s strategic themes and use of Cash based approaches in humanitarian assistance. Strong coordination skills and working experience in multicultural settings
- Language skills: English is mandatory. Swedish, French and/or Arabic are an asset. Knowledge of Finnish is an advantage.
- Extensive knowledge of humanitarian assistance and ability to transfer this knowledge into FCA humanitarian programmes
The position is permanent, with six months’ probation period, starting as soon as possible. The compensation is based on FCA Compensation System and depends on prior work experience.
For more information, please contact Head of Humanitarian Response Mr.Jan De Waegemaeker by e-mail [email protected] or by phone +46 76 2607224 or +358 50 5740481
Please apply by using the link no later than on 11th of December 2022. Applicants will be short-listed and contacted for an interview on a progressive basis.
Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest development co-operation organization and the second biggest organization in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, the ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities’ right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
FCA practices zero tolerance on sexual exploitation and abuse, including child abuse in all forms. FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements.
FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).