Humanitarian Response Officer (Technical and Operational) - Humanitarian Programme
Location: Maynooth with frequent travel
Department: International
Date: May 2012
Ref: 12-ID-004
Description of the unit / department: | This role is part of the Humanitarian Team based in Maynooth. The unit consists of a Programme Manager, a Coordinator, 3 Humanitarian Response Officers with particular areas of responsibility and expertise including; operations, protection, policy and institutional funding/ programme development and an Administrative Assistant. The unit is linked to regional and country Humanitarian Programme Officers overseas. | |
Background to the Role: | The Trócaire Strategic Plan 2006-16 contains five organisational programmes including the Humanitarian Programme. The primary objectives of this programme are to reduce the impact of humanitarian crises on vulnerable communities and individuals through:
· The development and implementation of high quality humanitarian response programmes · Enhancing Irish and in-country, public and official, support for, and engagement with, humanitarian issues, with a focus on advocacy, funding, communications and development education. The Humanitarian Response Officer (Technical and Operational) will be responsible for providing support and guidance to Trócaire staff and partners on the development, management, implementation and quality standards of humanitarian programmes. Significant time will be spent in the field assisting at all stages of the programme cycle, assessment, development, implementation and M&E. The role will have a particular focus on DRR and Emergency Preparedness | |
Reporting to: | Humanitarian Programme Coordinator | |
Managing: (Individuals/Team) | N/A | |
Contract Type: | Fixed Term | |
Contract Duration: | 2 years | |
Grade and Scale: | D | |
Location of Position | Based in Trócaire head office in Maynooth with frequent travel overseas, sometimes at short notice. The Humanitarian Response Officer (Technical and Operational) may travel up to 6 months per year. | |
Scope of the Role: | To assist in the development, management, implementation and quality standards of Trócaire humanitarian programmes The Role: · DRR and Preparedness: Assist regions to build capacity of Trócaire and partners and communities in: · Community Based Disaster Preparedness (partners & communities) · Emergency Preparedness including contingency planning (Trócaire & partners) · Relief & Recovery Programming: Support and advise on the effective implementation, to minimum accepted standards, of Trócaire’s relief and recovery programming. This will include providing surge capacity to and/or taking the lead in humanitarian response programmes. | |
Key Duties & Responsibilities | Preparedness:
- assisting field staff to develop internal preparedness plans within Trócaire country offices - supporting field staff to develop Trócaire partner preparedness plans - supporting field staff in the development of community based emergency preparedness projects to reinforce the coping strategies of communities at risk Relief and Recovery Programming: · Support field teams in the development of high quality, needs-based, humanitarian response programmes. Support the implementation of, and adherence to, programmatic and organisation-wide, systems and procedures for ensuring good practice to meet sectoral standards on accountability and programme quality, including; the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief the, Sphere Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response, the Good Enough Guide to Impact and Accountability in Emergencies and the Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) · Promote an approach that focuses on accountability to communities and partners as well as to donors, informed by the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership Standard in Accountability and Quality Management (HAP). · When involved in response in the field support, and/or lead, on the development and submission of high quality proposals (including narrative and financial elements) for humanitarian programmes, often to tight deadlines · Support the development and implementation of thorough needs assessments, monitoring procedures and effective evaluations · Undertake media and communications work as required · Collaborate with other staff in the monitoring and analysis of emerging and actual crises, including consideration of broader contextual considerations, in order to enhance both the quality of response and related advocacy work. Working with the Humanitarian Team and Cross-Organisationally
International travel and work: · Be willing to travel for up to six months per year (possibly more in exceptional circumstances) and to undertake the above tasks in project locations worldwide, sometimes in insecure environments and at short notice. This would normally include blocks of up to 4 weeks travel but could include longer secondments when required. Other Duties:
· Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned by Programme Coordinator or Programme Leader that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. This will include the promotion of Trócaire through the media in conjunction with the Trócaire Communications Unit. | |
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