We are urgently recruiting a Global Humanitarian Access and Response Team (HART) Coordinator to join our Programs team.

This is a hybrid, 4-month secondment opportunity, open to internal candidates only.

This secondment is ideally a full-time assignment, however it can be considered on a part-time basis / job-share arrangement, this will be discussed at the interview stage. Please note that release from your current role will need to be discussed with your manager.

At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.

We are proud to be a global recruiter, hiring people from around the world. We offer competitive salaries and benefit packages for all staff, that are applied fairly and transparently. This means we are unable to advertise the salary as it is dependent on the local job market of the staff member, we will inform shortlisted candidates of the salary range as part of the selection process.

Note you must have the right to work in your home-based location and that national terms and conditions will apply.

This role is classified as requiring enhanced pre-employment checks. Kindly note that additional checks may be obtained if required.

About the Opportunity.

The Global HART Coordinator (GHC) will be joining at an exciting time for Relief International, contributing to building our 5 – year strategy, supporting recently established Humanitarian Access and Response Team (HART) will contribute to expanding the quality and scope of our humanitarian capabilities and implement humanitarian vision.

You will support the Global Humanitarian Director (GHD), Global Safety & Access Director, and Regional and Country Emergency Focal Points (EFP) in the implementation of RI emergency preparedness and response standards and coordinating and standardizing the efforts.

You will work with the GHD in implementing key parts of the departmental work-plan including staying informed on humanitarian crises and responses, supporting the design, implementation and advancement of key Humanitarian program initiatives, as well as general project management and administrative support.

Your role will be key in supporting the humanitarian and emergency responses in RI countries of operation, as well as surveillance and support to anticipate the emergencies, preparedness for response, and supporting the response operations, either remote or through deployment. You will also support the GHD in delivering trainings related to RI standards and other humanitarian initiatives as required.

Your responsibilities will be

• GSO, RSO, CO coordination and cohesion

• Process Management and Operations

• Cross Departmental collaboration and external representation

Key duties

• Leading on humanitarian department initiatives as assigned, including capacity building and training, reporting, and global emergency surveillance.

• Monitoring emergencies in RI’s operational areas and potential areas for response

• Maintaining request for global emergency funds and support country offices in requests to access seed funding.

• Providing surge capacity and support to field teams as needed; including deploying for assignments.

• Ensuring the global Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) framework and its tools are used consistently across country teams. Provide support and guidance as needed.

• Leading and supporting supply chain process, logistics planning for meetings, trainings, workshops etc. and coordination of key initiatives for HART.

• Represent RI in chairing Start Fund, InterAction and other fora when needed

• Develop internal and external communications and sit reps relevant to RI emergency responses and ongoing humanitarian projects, produce external communications products i.e. situation explainers

• Constantly provide capacity building opportunities for Emergency Focal Points

About You.

You will bring the following experience and skills.

• Program Management & Humanitarian experience.

• Excellent organizational, event-management and program/project management skills.

• Ability to travel up to 30-50%, and to fragile environments, if required.

• Ability to communicate in a clear, positive manner with diverse clients and staff using different platforms and tools.

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills with an ability to produce accurate, factual reports and proposals.

• Demonstrated research, writing and editing experience.

• Ability to prepare reports and provide information to management in a timely manner.

• Humanitarian sector knowledge and best practice – CHS, Sphere Standards, AAP, Start Network, Climate Action, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI), NEAT + and safeguarding

• Knowledge of RI sectors Health & Nutrition, WASH, Livelihoods, Education and core capabilities

• Knowledge and experience working with Start Funds, institutional donors ECHO, BHA, etc.

Research shows that minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!

How to apply.

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.

• The cover letter should be two pages and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing date:September 10, 2024

As this role is a secondment opportunity, please discuss your application with your manager, or alternatively, if you are shortlisted for interview.

As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.