Director of Humanitarian Services at Idmibok International (360 HSDC)

Job Overview

The Director of Humanitarian Services will serve as the Head of the Humanitarian Services department at 360HSDC. S/He will serve as a policy advisor to the organization on humanitarian principles and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as 360HSDC’s Head of Humanitarian Services department in country, providing oversight of all programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the efficient functioning of the department, and being accountable for the use of resources and for the results obtained
• Consult on a regular basis with other NGOs, the government and the donor community on all appropriate aspects of the implementation and delivery of humanitarian activities, to ensure that coordination structures at local, provincial and national levels operate in a coherent and cost-effective manner;
• Support the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of humanitarian programs, facilitating incorporation of lessons learned, policy guidelines etc. into humanitarian response activities;
• Promote best practices in humanitarian planning, response and evaluation;
• Develop, reinforce and maintain effective coordination mechanisms with the humanitarian country team and other key humanitarian stakeholders;
• Establish / manage information management systems to effectively map areas of humanitarian needs and response activities in support of coordination efforts
• Foster and reinforce linkages between field monitoring, information management and coordination efforts
• Ensure regular and effective supervision of department staff, particularly by leading, managing, developing, and training staff; foster teamwork and communication amongst staff; and strengthen linkages between the staff in field, regional and headquarters offices;
• Lead, formulate, supervise and carry out the work planning and budgeting process, support resource mobilization and ensure sound financial management of the department;
• Ensure the Office produces timely, high-quality outputs including comprehensive workplans, concise and factual situation reports, analytical papers, comprehensive and fact-based information products, etc.; ensures that all outputs produced by the department meets required standards and complies with relevant mandates

 Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law, Social Sciences, International Affairs, Political Science or related area.
• A minimum of fifteen 8 years of progressively responsible experience in disaster relief coordination, humanitarian assistance, or related field is required.
• Field experience in emergency situations (complex emergencies or natural disasters) is required.
• Experience in either coordinating relief/humanitarian response, or participating in coordination, is desirable.
• Previous humanitarian affairs work experience is desirable.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience at an international NGO