Myanmar: Emergency Preparedness and Standby Manager

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We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 12 months

The Role

Myanmar is prone to frequent and varied natural disasters and sudden onset crisis impacting many different locations of the country. SCI is currently providing humanitarian assistance in protracted crises in Rakhine, Shan and Kachin states and implements development programs in most parts of the country. However, the country office needs to be prepared and ready to respond to any new crisis in our areas of operation but also in other parts of the country.

Under the supervision of the Operations and Preparedness Manager and in close coordination with the Head of Humanitarian Programs, the Emergency Preparedness and Stand-by (EPS) team will coordinate the implementation of the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP), follow-up on Minimum Preparedness Actions with the other country office departments and, in the event of a sudden onset crisis, will manage the response across Myanmar, with the support of the Humanitarian Unit and the Regional and Field Offices. The EPS will in particular deploy and manage the Emergency Response Team (ERT). The Emergency Preparedness and Stand-by team will also provide punctual support if required to Field Offices.

The role will manage the Emergency Preparedness and Stand-by team, supervise the technical and support staff, coordinate with Head of Humanitarian Programs, liaise with the technical advisors and senior program managers and other country and field office managers. It is varied and demands someone who is flexible, willing to travel regularly, and able to work across teams in both Yangon and the field.

Skills and Experience

• At least 5 years' experience working in emergency response and humanitarian settings or equivalent experience
• Filed experience of response implementation and project management
• Previous experience of managing a team
• Previous experience in cash transfer programming
• Excellent people management skills/experience and proven ability to create an environment which encourages team-working and motivates a team across various geographical areas.
• At least 2 years of management experience
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant areas
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Willingness to travel to field offices and work in difficult environment according to travel requirements
• Strong capacity to federate different teams to reach a common objective,
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation developing effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results for children
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles.
• Willingness and capability to comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies, including the Child Safeguarding Policy

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and cover letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'gumayam.63370.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'