Lutheran
World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya Program is seeking to
recruit Kenyan nationals for the following position:
Programme Officer: LWF Humanitarian Emergency Team East & Central Africa
The
team has core competences in regards to emergency response and scaling up of
ongoing response, emergency preparedness, risk reduction and rapid assessment
of emergencies.
It is
envisaged that more than 50% of the time will be spent outside Kenya.
The
Programme Officer will, under the Team Leader, be responsible to plan,
implement and scale up emergency response operations through various sectors
including WASH, Shelter, Camp Management and Protection.
The
individual will liaise with partners, coordinate the LWF response with other
actors and ensure that implementation is coordinated with the LWF country
program in respective country (when applicable).
He/She
is expected to play a leading role in the practical aspects of emergency
response.
The
Programme Officer shall have the capacity to assess/respond to emergencies in
countries in the region.
The
incumbent will also be involved in training of staff on emergency preparedness
and response, contingency planning and rapid assessments.
Professional Qualifications
- A University
degree in social science including disaster management/international
relations from a recognized university.
- Relevant
experience and competencies
- 5 years of
experience in I/NGO’s.
- Experience in
conducting needs assessments and setting up new programmes in emergency
setting.
- Knowledge of
different sectors including WASH, Shelter, Camp Management and Protection.
- Experience in
training of staff.
- Knowledge of
DRR, HAP, Rights Based Approach and other humanitarian principles and
approaches.
- Proven,
documented practical field experience from more than one country in East
and Central Africa will be an important aspect.
- All persons must
be able to travel, frequently, with very short notice and be able and
willing to stay out of the home base for several weeks or even months at a
time.
LWF/DWS
is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious
affiliation.
Female
candidates are encouraged to apply.
Our
recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to
the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
Applications
and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3
referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former
employment.
They
should reach the undersigned by close of business on 11th January, 2013:
C/O
Office Administrator,
P.O.
Box 40870, GPO-00100,
Nairobi,
Kenya
Or
e-mail to: hr@lwfkenya.org
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
