Emergency Response Programme Director - Flexible Roster
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Apply NowAbout UsGOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 15 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of 3,500 personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.
Job PurposeThe GOAL Global Surge Emergency Team (SET) is a roster of highly qualified humanitarian professionals who deploy on short notice to non-emergency and emergency contexts to support the GOAL’s mission. Members of the SET provide specialist support where talent is most needed for short-term deployments of up to three months. GOAL is currently seeking experienced humanitarian professionals to join our SET team on a flexible employment basis, requiring members to be available for deployments 100 days of the year (with opportunities for additional deployments if incumbent is interested). Ideally you will be based in One of GOALS 14 Countries of Operation (See list below)
We currently have a requirement for Emergency Response Programme Directors to join our roster.;You’ll lead all programs implemented in the country program in which GOAL operates.;As part of GOAL’s Emergency Response Unit (ERU) led by the Humanitarian Director. The ERU provides overall leadership and guidance to increase GOAL’s capacity to respond to rapid onset disasters and support with the ongoing complex emergencies and fragile settings.The primary function is to provide strategic support to GOAL’s emergency programming and SET capacity to crisis responses in new and existing GOAL country programmes. You may also function as Programme Director cover in the initial stages (up to 3 Months) of an emergency response. This role will also provide Programs Director cover in non-emergency GOAL countries as requested for up to 3 months. This position is deployable on short notice 24-72 hours.
The PersonProven Experience at Country Director level and/or as part of a Senior Management Team in a humanitarian assistance programme.Experience in directly managing multi-sector programmes across multiple grants. Ability to engage with national level government line ministries and donor agenciesNotable experience of deploying in response to sudden onset emergencies, including in a programme lead role.Background supporting strategic programme development including successful proposal development for a wide array of humanitarian donors.Experience in developing security protocols and in contingency planning.Budgetary and financial management skills.
Our Countries of operation:; AFRICA (Ethiopia;Sierra Leone;Zimbabwe;Niger;Uganda;South Sudan;Sudan;EUROPE (Ireland, UK and Ukraine);LATIN AMERICA (Colombia,;Haiti,;Honduras);MIDDLE EAST (Syria,;Türkiye)
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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Accountability within GOALA commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.
SafeguardingChildren and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.
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