Anticipatory Action Program Officer at Kenya Red Cross Society

Kenya Red Cross is one of the many International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement societies around the world. The Kenya organisation was established in 1965, The Kenya Red Cross supports and runs a number of projects whilst raising awareness to the Kenyan public about the current issues or problems which may affect them.

 

Anticipatory Action Program Officer

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience7 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProject Management 

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Support GRC AA program coordination and development, amongst others with the SCALAA project (Scaling-up Multi-hazard AA in the greater Horn of Africa, including conflict-sensitive settings) implemented in a consortium with IGAD/ICPAC, WFP, FAO, IFRC, Danish Refugee Counsil (ECHO HIP) 
  • Support the SCALAA thematically and programmatically (AA support and project management incl PMER): serve as regional project focal point in consortium in support of the Regional Representative. Assure a proper activity coordination and planning with AH, RCCC, T64, Pilot Countries in support of the budget holder and country offices.  
  • Technical/scientific support to the Projects/offices/country/HNS teams, or enable scientific support, mainly in the field of Hydrometeorology. Scientific support on forecast, threshold and harmonization/coordination of activation mechanism.
  • Support NS EAP/AA Readiness.
  • Support EAP implementation support in the Africa region if requested. 
  • Work on integration of AA framework in the NDRM system and response planning of all national ministries.  
  • Support capacity development and localization of AA (also with Local governments) 
  • Develop guidelines and AA frameworks where opportunities arise in RC and beyond.  
  • AA learning processes, knowledge management and communication materials.
  • Carry out other programmatic task at the Regional Coordination and Liaison Office of GRC in Africa.     
  • Support peer to peer exchange and roster management of regional resources.

Desired Competencies 

  • University Degree in Law, Economics, Political Science, Climate Science, Hydrometeorology or related field (or combination of degree and relevant working experience).
  • At least 7 years working experience in a similar role in the international humanitarian/ NGO/Non-profit sector or Government in DRR, Climate Science, Hydromet science, Disaster Risk Financing and/or Anticipatory Action.  
  • At least 3 years of experience in project and/or program management.  
  • Previous experience working around Anticipatory Action and/or Early Warning is a must.
  • Red Cross Red Crescent experience will be an added value. 

Knowledge, skills and languages 

  • Abilities to coordinate programs in support to the existing program and country set-ups.  
  • Advanced skills in computer productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 
  • Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles. 
  • Fluency in English a requirement. Work proficiency in a regional language an asset.  
  • Fluency in relevant IT tools, including with Microsoft Office. 

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Red Cross Society on redcross.applytojob.com to apply

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