Avis de recrutement : Solidarités International recrute un Coordinateur de l’intervention d’urgence en cas de tremblement de terre (H/F) – Jordanie, Syrie.

 

 

 

 

 

About the job

The Earthquake Emergency Coordinator is in charge of the coordination of Solidarités International’s Earthquake Emergency Response in North-West Syria (NWS). He/she is in charge of the follow up of the Humanitarian situation in the NWS and the development of emergency activities at mission level, in addition to coordinating with local and international partners to ensure a swift and effective response to earthquake incidents.

The Emergency Coordinator will be responsible for managing an emergency response team and coordinating with local and international partners to ensure a swift and effective response to earthquake incidents.

The Emergency Coordinator position’s main objectives are to properly achieve the following global tasks:

  • Trends consolidation and analysis of the contextual and humanitarian situation
  • Development and adjustment of SI overall Earthquake Emergency Response
  • Coordination of Project Cycle Management of Emergency programs
  • External Coordination and Representation towards humanitarian and non-humanitarian actors
  • Line manage emergency response teams, in close coordination with NWS senior management (Field Coordinator and Deputy Field Coordinator – Programs)
  • Design a structure capable to implement the response and smoothly hand it over to NWS base

Management

The role will be managed by the Deputy CD-Programs and will be part of the coordination program team. It is expected that the Earthquake Emergency Coordinator design an emergency team set up that would be at first directly managed by him / her, and then handed over to NWS base.

Priorities for the first weeks :

  1. Trends consolidation and analysis of the contextual and humanitarian situation;
  2. Development and adjustment of SI overall Earthquake Emergency Response;
  3. Coordination of Project Cycle Management of Emergency programs;
  4. External Coordination and Representation towards humanitarian and non-humanitarian actors;
  5. Line manage emergency response teams, in close coordination with NWS senior management (Field Coordinator and Deputy Field Coordinator – Programs);
  6. Design a structure capable to implement the response and smoothly hand it over to NWS base.

Main challenges

  • The situation is extremely volatile and requires a high level of flexibility and stress management.
  • This is a new position, with a new structure. Diplomatic skills needed to avoid frustration with NWS team
  • 100% of interventions are managed remotely and areas of intervention difficult to reach;

Your profile

Education

University degree (bachelor, masters) in humanitarian project management, emergency management, disaster response, or a related field.

Skills and experience

  • At least 5 years of experience in emergency management and disaster response, with a focus on earthquake response.
  • Knowledge of earthquake response protocols and best practices.
  • Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong understanding of North-West Syria context
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Language

  • Bilingual in English (written, spoken and read);
  • Arabic is an asset.

Desired start date: 12 Feb 2023

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