Disaster Response Coordinator

hace 3 horas

Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela OCHA A tiempo completo
Job Summary
OCHA is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Head of Coordination Unit to join our team in Caracas, Venezuela. As a key member of our Operations and Advocacy Division, you will contribute to effective and principled humanitarian action in response to emergencies.

About the Role
The Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Head of Coordination Unit will be responsible for coordinating international humanitarian/emergency assistance for complex emergency/disaster situations, leading and participating in large, complex projects, and preparing situation reports to the international community. You will also collaborate with national government counterparts to build their capacity for handling emergency situations and work closely with development actors to ensure the operationalization of the humanitarian-development nexus.

Responsibilities
* Coordinate international humanitarian/emergency assistance for complex emergency/disaster situations
* Lead and participate in large, complex projects, including disaster assessment or other missions
* Prepare situation reports to the international community, apprising them of the situation to date and specifying gaps and unmet requirements
* Collaborate with national government counterparts to build their capacity for handling emergency situations
* Work closely with development actors to ensure the operationalization of the humanitarian-development nexus

Requirements
* Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, engineering, earth sciences, or a related field
* A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related areas
* Fluency in English and Spanish is required

Working at OCHA
* OCHA is a dynamic and committed team working towards effective and principled humanitarian action in response to emergencies
* Our team is dedicated to building resilience and promoting sustainable solutions in the face of disasters and crises

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