Regional Emergency Manager Christian Aid Nicaragua

Regional Emergency Manager

Salary: $ 47,892 (gross annual salary)

Fix term contract, up to 2 years

Based: Nicaragua

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 3 Sep 2012

An experienced professional is required to manage Christian Aid’s

humanitarian and disaster risk reduction work within the region. You will need

to be a confident communicator, able to deal with different people throughout

the organisation.

This role is responsible for developing and implementing high quality and accountable programmes that attract resources, enabling us and our partners meet Christian Aid’s humanitarian and DRR objectives as a core part of country and regional programmes, working closely with colleagues across the International Department. The role has links with staff across the organisation especially with fundraising, media, communications and policy and advocacy staff

Your good analytical skills, experience of humanitarian standards and principles and the ability to take into account the needs, skills, capacities and experience of crisis affected people and apply these in the response combined with a sound knowledge of the livelihoods approaches in relief and recovery as well as the role of churches and ecumenical organizations in relief and development is desirable.

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 that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is International based, applicants will require current and valid permission to work in Nicaragua

To apply for this post, please visit our website.

Job reference: 001/CA

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Monday 3 Sep 2012

Interview dates: TBD

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.