Emergency Response Officer

Job title: Emergency Response Officer
Employment Grade: NM.H.1
Reporting to: Emergency Response Team Leader
Technically reports to: Emergency Response Manager
Direct reports: N/A Unit/department: Emergency Response/Central Darfur
Location: Umdukhun (Roving to other areas)
Authorization level: NA
The overall purpose of the role:
The emergency response officer is responsible for supporting the DRC Central Darfurs emergency response program and rapid response mechanism, including, day-to-day monitoring and supervision of the delivery of project activities in the field. The position will support in facilitating relations between DRC and local communities in the realization of project activities.

Responsibilities and Tasks
To achieve the overall and specific positions objectives the job holder’s tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Program management
Plan, and implement the DRC emergency response activities to comply with the projects objectives, targets, indicators, and timelines
Ensure emergency response activities are implemented in compliance with set program quality standards
Ensure compliance with current & proposed projects within the scope of the DRC program department
Accountable for program progress against targets and quality
Maintain clear communication with project staff, support service staff, other humanitarian partners, and local authorities.

People management
Ensure positions are staffed and projects are on track, timely reporting challenges and escalating issues to the relevant focal points
Lead and manage the sector team (including people planning, performance, well-being, and development
Provide staff capacity building

Program management
Management of the DRC emergency portfolio in the area in line with the projects objectives, targets, indicators, and timelines
Oversee program quality of current and proposed projects
Approve spending on allocated program lines and ensure accurate budget management and oversight
Ensure compliance with current & proposed projects within the scope of the DRC program department
Accountable for program progress against targets and quality
Develop clear lines of communication between project staff, support service staff, other humanitarian partners and authorities

Monitoring, and evaluation
Ensure accurate and timely internal and donor reporting
In close coordination with Emergency Response Manager and Emergency Response Team Leader, develop program monitoring tools
Conduct quality control and site monitoring to ensure that services provided are according to standards
Ensure Program monitoring as per expected outputs and outcomes
Monitor financial spending and budgets
Continuously update project documentation and files
Explore new businesses and partnerships within the area of implementation
Work closely with the Emergency Response Manager, Area/Base Manager, and the Grants unit to develop quality proposals, concept notes, and budget
Develop and undertake needs assessments to inform program design and strategic direction. Conduct frequent rapid needs assessments of the situation in the event of an emergency in collaboration with other stakeholders to address related problems
Coordinate DRC’s emergency response with the other sectors operating in the area, including protection, Economic recovery and WASH
Ensure integrated and area-based approach to the humanitarian response, geographically and by sector, as appropriate

External coordination and representation
Represent DRC to relevant national authorities, upholding DRC mandate and promoting the organizations objectives at all times
Represent the emergency program with other humanitarian actors and relevant humanitarian coordination mechanisms
Share relevant project information with stakeholders, in line with the DRC data protection policy
Participate in relevant coordination meetings

Reporting
Provide regular written and verbal weekly/monthly reports to the Area Program Manager on the economic recovery, WASH, shelter, NFI, and other infrastructure activities.
Develop and maintain weekly, and monthly plans and written comprehensive records of emergency response activities undertaken in the project including site visits and reporting of work progress
Ensure that both the hard and soft copies of all activity reports are archived on the server and/or uploaded onto online platforms for information management as relevant.
Ensure that all information or data shared upholds the principle of data protection and confidentiality.
Operations
Coordinate the planning and implementation of emergency response activities with support functions.
Experience and technical competencies:
At least 2 years experience in a project/ program management role (experience in emergency and general food distribution is a must)
At least 1 years experience with people management
Skills and experience in project/program planning, delivery, monitoring, reporting, review and evaluation
Experience in working in complex emergencies or challenging security settings like Central Darfur and within security management frameworks.
Calm and diplomatic in nature.
Ability to produce timely and high-quality reports
Full professional proficiency in English and Arabic
Technical
competencies Basic Advanced Expert
Cash-Based Interventions

Assessments and data collection

WASH

Protection

Community mobilization

Core
competencies Basic Advanced Expert
Striving for excellence

Collaborating

Taking the lead

Communicating

Demonstrating integrity

Find the definition of DRCs Core competencies here

Basic: I master the essentials, but may at times need help from others
Advanced: I can work independently at a full professional level.
Expert: I am the go-to person when others need help.

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