Job Summary:ย
As Emergency Coordinator, you willย manageย and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of the JWBG Country Programโs (CP) emergency response and early-recovery programming in Gaza. You willย ensure effectiveย systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming that advance Catholic Relief Servicesโ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable.ย CRS is working to provide rapid emergency assistance to conflict affected communities in Gaza and the West Bank in shelter; psychosocial support; food assistance and cash-based programming; and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).ย Your knowledge and skills in emergency programming and your management abilities will ensure the delivery of high-quality emergency programming in Gaza that applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
In close collaboration with the JWBG CP Senior Management Team and Emergency Technical Advisors, manage theย planning, strategy and implementation of all emergency response and early recovery activitiesย throughout the project cycleย to ensure project design, start-up, implementation and close-out areย in line with CRS quality standards, donor requirements, and national and international standards.ย Ensure program components are implemented in an integrated manner with other ongoing CP programming, ensuring staff safety and security. Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being.ย Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, contribute to the recruitment process of emergency staff, and complete performance management for direct reports.ย Promote MEAL and knowledge management by leading program/project reviews and reflections with staff and partner representatives and documentation of good practices and lessons learned for assessments, to adjust strategies and implementation plans, to inform future programming initiatives and approaches, and to contribute to organizational learning.ย Represent the organization and collaborate, coordinate and communicate on a regular basis with donors, INGO key sectoral working groups, the UN, and relevant local government and community actors to keep abreast of changing needs and opportunities on the ground, to develop synergies, and to identify opportunities for growth.ย Serve as the technical lead and technical writer to ensure quality emergency proposals per agency and donor standards. Contribute to budgeting and staffing plans and activities for proposals. Identify emergency capacity building needs for staff and partner organizations and take the lead on planning emergency training and capacity building programs and activities, developing curriculums, and delivering trainings. Ensure CRSโ commitment to safeguarding is upheld throughout the emergency portfolio and response. Ensure timely and appropriate project expenditures in line with financial plans and efficient use and stewardship of project material sources.Knowledge, Skills and Abilitiesย
Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions with limited or incomplete information and offer innovative solutions. Strong representation and relationship management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Ability to work long hours in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities.ย Able to live in an environment where everyday comforts are not ready available.ย ย Ability to function well in a stressful environment, stay focused, and maintain sufficient work life balance with limited options for downtime activity.ย Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-orientedPreferred Qualifications
Experience working in the Middle Eastย Experience working closely with humanitarian donors required, experience with U.S. Government funding strongly preferred Good experience in project grants management, including project design, preferably for grants from multiple public donors, including funding from the U.S. Government. Demonstrated ability to represent the organization at coordination meetings with donors, UN, and other international NGOs. Experience with emergency proposals and strategy design.ย Experience with policies, procedures, compliance, and reporting in emergency situations. Familiarity with policies, procedures, and priorities of UN agencies and Caritas agencies. Strong experience implementing market-based approaches in emergency programming. Experience in building and motivating diverse and talented teams. Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.Required Languages โ Fluency in English required, including technical writing in English, Arabic preferred.
Travelย โ Frequent travel throughout Gaza, and regular travel to Jerusalem and West Bank
Supervisory Responsibilities:ย Program Managers
Key Working Relationships:ย
Internal: Head of Programs, Country Representative, Head of Operations, Head of Office, Operations Staff, Regional and HQ Technical Advisors External:ย Cluster Working Groups, UN Coordination Groups, OCHA, WFP, UNICEF, donor representativesBasic Qualifications
Master's Degree in International Development, International Relations or relevant field. Minimum of 5 years of field-based work experience in a program/project management position with an international NGO, with preferably at least 2-3 years working in emergency response programming. Strong knowledge of emergency guidelines and standards.Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Personal Accountability โ Consistently takes responsibility for oneโs own actions.ย Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.ย Is considered honest. Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions. Collaborates with Others โ Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams. Open to Learn โ Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.Agency Leadership Competencies:
What we offer
CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan.ย Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role.ย CRSยด work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.ย
CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries. CRSโย relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.ย ย CRSโ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.ย ย The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRSยด Code of Conduct.
CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
Disclaimer:ย This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.ย
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Requirements
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidateโs ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements.ย ย All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.