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Closing Date: Friday, 14 October
2011
Based
in Nairobi Immediate Start Preferred Initial 12 month contract with potential
extension
An
exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Disaster Risk Reduction
Specialist in our operational surge capacity response programme, based in
Nairobi.
We
are looking for a DRR Specialist with proven experience of relief work, and
strong sector specific skills in order to effectively lead the start up and
implementation of DRR work within our new DM surge response programme in
accordance with Tearfund's approach to good practice, policy and strategy.
The
DRR Specialist will be responsible to provide technical support and advice to
Tearfund partners and Tearfund field staff within the sector for the design,
implementation and management of projects across Tearfund partners and a
potential Tearfund DMT programme, operating in Kenya and Somalia. The DRR
Specialist will be responsible for coordination of Tearfund's sector activities
with the UN, NGOs and Governments and for participating in external advocacy activities
within their sector, within the UN, NGO and Government community.
The
post requires frequent travel to field sites. Applicants will have a degree or
equivalent in a related sector and be a credible advisor with proven
leadership, negotiation, analytical and representation skills with the ability
to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people. Applicants must have
substantive up-to-date working knowledge of relief environments within an
International NGO environment. Excellent written and spoken English is
essential.
Applicants
must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs. All posts involve potential
contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks
related to child protection issues.
Salary:
£25,575 plus competitive benefits package
Due
to immediate start date, applications will be screened immediately on arrival
so please apply as soon as you are able to.
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