Peru: Emergency Response Manager

Purpose of Position:

Plan International Peru, in response to the intense rains and floods caused by the presence of Typhoon YAKU and the El Niño phenomenon, is responding to the effects of the most vulnerable populations in the Piura region in the north of the country, specifically in the provinces of Piura, Tambogrande and Chulucanas. Given the context of the imminent presence of a new El Niño Phenomenon that according to the responsible government bodies have predicted its first impacts between the months of October to December 2023, it is necessary to strengthen the capacity response of the country team and local teams in the development of the response strategy, fundraising and positioning with donors.

Requirements:

• Desirable Relevant University degree in development, social science, business administration or related field.
• Knowledge of the geopolitical factors affecting child-poverty in the country and the political, social and environmental opportunities for change is an advantage
• Significant experience in leading large scale humanitarian operations in a range of different contexts, for example conflict, mixed migration, disease outbreaks, rapid onset crises, protracted crises,
• Demonstrable understanding and proven practical experience of adhering to humanitarian values and principles; humanitarian charter, International Humanitarian Law, Red Cross code of conduct and Sphere Minimum Standards
• Proven successful fundraising skills from a diverse range of funding sources.
• Demonstrable experience of engaging in national level humanitarian coordination mechanisms such as HCT.
• Significant experience of developing and maintaining a network of key stakeholders across Government, National civil society organizations, United Nations, INGOs, Donors, Embassies, Academic Institutions.
• Proven experience of exercising leadership functions with increasing responsibility in an international environment related to development.
• Proven understanding of “child rights” and “gender in development” concepts and the promotion of girls’ rights in the context of relevant International Conventions (Convention of the Rights of the Child, Convention for the Eradication of Discrimination against Women) and the Global Goals (SDGs).
• Experience and understanding of the concepts of sustainable community development and participatory approaches and practice in development interventions.
• Knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management
• Knowledge of programming in challenging environments with good understanding and appreciation of the historical, security context, political environment, economic, social/religious and humanitarian context in Peru or a comparable environment.
• Proven skills in the development and management of effective and motivated teams, including distance management.
• Excellent English and Spanish written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong diplomatic and communication skills, including through mass-media to influence decision-makers and key stakeholders.
• General ability to manage stress in insecure contexts.

Skills:

• Problem solving
• Negotiation
• Strategic thinking
• Planning
• Teamwork
• Working under pressure

Benefits:

Opportunity to join a solid international organization, with possibilities for professional development, life and accident insurance, and EPS medical insurance covered at 75% (optional), benefits for personal well-being.

How to Apply: 

If you are interested in the position, please send your cv to: https://bit.ly/46ZoWO3 by October 31st, 2023. 

Las personas interesadas que cumplan con los requisitos anteriormente expuestos deberán postular hasta el 31 de octubre de 2023 a través del link: https://bit.ly/46ZoWO3

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