European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Programme Officer Jobs in Kenya
Duties & Responsibilities:
The jobholder carries out activities to ensure that effective humanitarian response is delivered. The jobholder conducts assessments; develops strategies and represents DG ECHO at technical level when appropriate. The Programme Officer may be asked to run an antenna/office and supervise staff in the absence of a TA (Technical Assistant) or, when in a RO (Regional Office), be in charge of regional overview tasks. Within delegated authority of the Thematic Expert (TE) for DP, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties, among others. This regional position covers Eastern and Southern Africa and the Great Lakes:
Contributes to designing DG ECHO overall strategy and policies.
Appraises and evaluates partners’ financing requests and monitors projects in the light of the intervention strategy adopted and advises, as appropriate.
Prepares fiche-ops (e-documents completed by DG ECHO staff for assessing and monitoring projects), as appropriate and submits to the responsible HoO/TA.
Support the roll out of the DP sector specific policies/ strategies and the DP/DRR guidance note within and out of DG ECHO.
Support the development of a DG ECHO regional DP strategy including the engagement with regional and continental authorities and the follow-up of regional initiatives in the GHoA, GL and SAIO regions.
Support the development of DG ECHO DP strategies at country level and the follow-up of initiatives and programming.
Contribute to DP coordination mechanisms that exist in the region, both at continental, regional and country levels.
Actively follows up the local/national and regional hazard/disaster events that would impact the humanitarian situation and keeps abreast on systemic risks facing countries/ region.
Undertakes any additional tasks as assigned by the DP TE/Head of Office/RO and/or Headquarters.
A detailed Terms of Reference (including competencies required and more detailed information on the tasks) is available at: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/kenya/vacancy-announcement-post-programme-officer-ref-echopodpnro_en
Required Qualifications:
Education: A relevant first level university degree or equivalent professional experience.
Knowledge and experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant humanitarian experience in DP/ DRR at national and regional/ international level in managing humanitarian programme/project operations, with a humanitarian NGO, Donor or National/ International Organisation.
Very good knowledge of the EU humanitarian aid system.
Very good knowledge of International NGOs, UN Aid Agencies and Red Cross Movement.
Very good understanding of Humanitarian Aid principles, policies and standards.
Excellent drafting skills.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
Training in DP/ DRR is an added advantage.
Languages:
An excellent command of English (written and oral – Minimum level C1) is required.
Knowledge of French or Portuguese is an added advantage.
Required Skills:
Thorough knowledge of the Logical Framework Approach and Project Cycle Management.
Very good knowledge of the EU humanitarian aid system as well as humanitarian aid principles, policies and standards.
Personal initiative: ability to work both independently and in a team, with ability to set priorities, and to work to tight deadlines.
Ability to analyze and process complex information and combine it with field reports to produce strategy documents.
Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to others with excellent drafting skills in English.
Knowledge in GIS Mapping and Reporting tools is an added advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Programme Officer Jobs in Kenya
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