Emergency programme officer, Sahel

Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality. We are striving to bring lasting change to the lives of the poorest communities. We work wherever there is great need, helping people to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion, caste or creed. If you’re passionate about positive change across the world, then this job might be for you.

The Emergency Programme Officer is part of the country team, but works closely with the Humanitarian Division, the Senior Programme Officer and the Regional Emergency Manager, West Africa. The post holder should demonstrate technical capacities on emergency issues with a focus on nutrition and food security.

Candidates should hold a degree level or equivalent in social or human sciences and have significant experience in emergency issues and on nutrition and food security.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers. Please feel free to provide your answers on the application form in French in you wish.

Tell us about a time when you were proactive in taking on new and additional work to achieve a team or organisational goal.

Tell us about a time when you planned, prioritised and monitored your own work to meet the team’s objectives to the standards required.

Please tell us about a time when you have identified a better way of doing something having taken into account the implications of your proposal.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

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To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed International application form to jkielwasser@christian-aid.org quoting the reference number below.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Job reference: EPO/BF/02

Closing date: 12 noon Tuesday 15 May 2012

Interview date: The exact date will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.