Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 21 Aug 2015
Open until filled:Applications will be accepted until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been received.
MISSION STATEMENT
Motivated by Christ’s love, this position plays a key role in promoting the wholistic ministry of Food for the Hungry (FH) through the framework of the organization’s vision, “God called and we responded until physical and spiritual hungers ended worldwide”. In order to accomplish this vision, FH’s mission is to “walk with churches leaders and families in overcoming all forms of human poverty by living in healthy relationship with God and His creation".
POSITION/SCOPE WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION
- This position reports directly and functionally to the Program Director.
- This position directly and indirectly manages staff.
- This position manages/oversees an operational budget.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Emergency Response Manager (ERM) will be responsible for overall coordination and management of the projects on the ground. This position will assist the Program Director with needs assessment / researching, implementation and reporting for the new emergency relief responses in Katanga. This position will implement systems for procurement, transport, inventory management and maintenance of emergency relief commodities and their distribution in line with Food for the Hungry DRC Country strategy and policies.
This position will be based in Kalemie, North Katanga DRC. FH DRC serves the internally displaced community and host population in North Katanga through a variety of programming including WASH, nutrition/health, food assistance and natural resource management. The context is emergency relief, so the incumbent can expect a fast-paced and demanding position with significant responsibility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Key Result #1– Program Management, Development, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Key Result #2– Lead and Train Emergency Project Staff.
Key Result #3– Develop Emergency Response Project Strategy.
How to apply:
For a complete version of the job description, qualifications, and to apply, please go to http://fh.org/get-involved/employment