Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs Officer Full-Time

The Food Hunger International is hiring a Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs Oficcer.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Director of Emergency Programs in managing and coordinating disaster responses and ensuring high quality HEA programming;
• Remain in ongoing communication with key Regional and National Office counterparts on early warning issues;
• Provide early warning updates to WVUS stakeholders as appropriate;
• Ensure adequate coordination between all WVUS stakeholders and the field in the context of a disaster response;
• Serve as a primary point of contact on disasters for all WV stakeholders, including (but not limited to): Donor Engagement, Media, Advocacy, all IPG;
• Evaluate field needs and recommend commitments from the HEA strategic reserves and other response funds accordingly;
• Participate in relevant InterAction and other working group meetings, as delegated/determined by the relevant Team Leader;
• Provide support to the field, including technical review and finalization of response strategies, plans and budgets;
• Build and maintain relationships with WVI HEA partners to enhance their understanding of WV’s strategy for engagement with the Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) and Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (BPRM);
• Contribute, as necessary, to the development of new public, private, and bilateral grant proposals;
• Participate in the development, dissemination and promotion of WVUS IPG/HEA program strategies, standards and tools;
• Manage Program Managers working in the same region, providing strategic support and escalating challenges as needed.

Requirements

• University level education in business, development studies, social sciences or any other relevant academic qualification;
• Good interpersonal skills and a proven team player. Self-driven and results orientated in challenging rural working environments;
• Experience in training at field/community level and excellent reporting skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send an application letter and detailed CV to

The Human Resource Director, Food Hunger Mozambique by 24th September 2022.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.