Senior Emergency Programme Manager, Ethiopia Contract Length: 12 months with possible extension Salary: £28,142 gross per annum With regular travel to project sites HelpAge International helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives. Our work in over 75 countries is strengthened through our global network of like-minded organisations - the only one of its kind in the world. HelpAge's current emergency programme in Ethiopia is designed to assist older people in areas of the country affected by drought and/or floods and those living in refugee camps, by providing age-specific food and essential relief items, shelter and where appropriate WASH items. In addition, we influence other agencies to include older people in their programmes and projects, as well as working with government to improve humanitarian policies in relation to inclusion of older people.
The Senior Emergency Programme Manager will coordinate and lead the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency response, recovery and disaster risk reduction programme of HelpAge International in Ethiopia, guide and build the capacity of HelpAge staff and partners in the design and implementation of humanitarian projects and play a leading a role in promoting and representing the HelpAge humanitarian programme and principles to key internal and external audiences.
The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of technical issues in emergency and related areas such as disaster risk reduction, social protection, livelihoods and food security, health and nutrition and disaster preparedness as well as substantial international experience in managing humanitarian programmes, with relevant experience in senior management. The ability to travel at very short notice and for extended periods of time to difficult environments, often in very basic living conditions as well as excellent communications skills in English are also essential for this role. Understanding of work in drought and conflict prone areas is also highly desirable.
Closing date: 16 October 2011
Start date: ASAP
For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link:www.helpage.org/SEPMethiopia
HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.
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