Emergency Coordinator

Polish Humanitarian Action is looking for an

Emergency Coordinator

for its emergency programme worldwide.

General information:

• position: Emergency Coordinator,
• location: based in Warsaw, Poland (headquarters); deployable worldwide; · Job term: Permanent/Full-time,
• starting date: ASAP.

The person will hold the following responsibilities:

taking part in defining and implementing the strategy of emergency response programme, based on the Department’s strategy, including operational plans, fundraising plans, PR strategy, HR policy,

managing the programme and implementing its budget. Coordinating cash flow and material assets for the functioning of the emergency response programme,

contributing to fundraising for the implementation of the programme by identification of available sources of funding and by elaborating proposals. Co-working with the Fundraising Department and the Director of Humanitarian and Development Aid Department within the scope of acquisition of funds for programme activities,

co-working with the PR Department and the Director of Humanitarian and Development Aid Department within the scope of promotional activities and PR programme, as well as conducting assistance activities,

logistic coordination of emergency response programme and respective activities. He/she is responsible for planning, coordinating and accounting of particular emergency activities and coordinating the work performed by teams taking part in particular actions,

following geopolitical situation, collecting information on natural disasters, catastrophes and potential humanitarian crises to recognize humanitarian needs and implement the emergency response,

creating organizational potential of Polish Humanitarian Action within the scope of emergency response, including systems, procedures and team of people participating in the programme,

co-working with organization’s respective departments within the scope of current and long term needs of the emergency response programme and implementing assistance actions; 9. Co-working with external institutions, offices, companies, media within the scope of job position tasks; 10. Ensuring appropriate level of cooperation and motivation of the employees and volunteers. Training and developing the employees and volunteers participating in the programme, taking care of effective cooperation in the team.

What PAH requires:

• university Degree in humanitarian/development or other relevant field(s),
• at least 2 years of practical, hands-on experience in humanitarian crises, including project management throughout the whole project cycle (assessment, monitoring & evaluation, budget control etc.),
• knowledge of the cluster system and ability to design multi-cluster response,
• familiarity with current standards and guidelines for humanitarian/ emergency response including Sphere Standards,
• great deal of independence and self-initiative: please note this is a highly independent post which requires flexibility, outgoing attitude, openness and delivering results under minimal supervision,
• ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines,
• ability to live in simple conditions and work in insecure environments,
• strong organizational skills and a great deal of flexibility, perseverance in pursuing goals,
• strong communication skills in culturally diverse environment,
• proficiency in written and spoken Polish and English (C1,C2),
• very good command of the basic Microsoft Office package, especially Excel,
• driving licence.

What PAH offers:

• a full time position with a probationary period of 3 months,
• a challenging, exciting and active job in an organisation developing its emergency capacity and open to new ideas,
• a job primarily based in Warsaw, Poland (headquarters) with frequent deployments to the field.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill in the application form until no later than 10th December 2014.
Please note that all applicants must complete an application form. Additional CVs and e-mailed/faxed applications will not be accepted.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Should you have any questions concerning the position, please write to [email protected]