The Role:

The role will provide technical leadership for the development of Humanitarian Response and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) programming and capacity in World Vision Somalia.  In the event of humanitarian emergency, this position will work with the National Disaster Management Team in the development of a response strategy and plan, coordinating action between different departments in support of timely, accountable and effective response.  The incumbent will ensure high-quality reporting to donors and other external stakeholders during emergency response, and project implementation.

The position-holder will spearhead emergency preparedness and DRR planning in support of timely and effective responses.  He/she will establish response teams at national office and field level, providing training and mentoring on emergency response and DRR.   He/she will champion staff and partner capacity building and continuous learning to ensure high-quality response which aligns with industry standards/ competencies for DRR and emergency response.  The position holder will monitor early warning information, updating regional tracking mechanisms and advising WV Somalia leadership in the event in significant change in context.

The position will be the key focal point for internal and external stakeholders for issues related to capacity development for emergency response and DRR, early warning information, prepositioning exercises, lessons learnt and emerging best-practice for slow on-set and rapid on-set emergency response.  The position will develop and sustain external relationships with key government, NGO, and donor in support of timely planning, implementation and for information-sharing mechanisms and position WV Somalia as the go-to organization for humanitarian and DRR programming.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Timely and Effective Response Planning, Implementation and Reporting
• Ensure Emergency Response & DRR Capacity Development for WV Somalia and Partners
• Ensure Responsive, Coordinated Humanitarian Response, Employing Best Practice
• Foster Internal and External Engagement
• Information Management & Reporting

Working Environment:

The position is field-based in Baidoa, with frequent travel to other project locations.

World Vision adheres to strict child and adult safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks which will include criminal background checks. They will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Academic certificates will be verified with the issuing institution. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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