Emergency Program Officer – Nepal Earthquake Response

Compensation: NPR 1,313,905 to NPR 1,473,533 + competitive benefits package as per organization policy

Contract Status: 1 year, can be extended for further 2 years

Based: Kathmandu, Nepal

Job reference: Nepal/2015/0702

Closing date: 20th July 2015

Planned Interview date: Week Commencing 19th July

About us

Christian Aid (www.christianaid.org.uk) is a UK and Ireland based development and humanitarian organization works to support sustainable development, stop poverty, support civil society and provide disaster relief in South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Christian Aid works where the need is greatest, regardless of religion, nationality or race. Christian Aid has supported humanitarian and development partners globally to eradicate poverty, fight climate change for more than 65 years. Christin Aid works with over 600 local partner organisations in 50 countries around the world to help the world's poorest communities. Christian Aid's headquarters are in London and it organises the UK's largest door-to-door collection, Christian Aid Week, which takes place in May each year. Christian Aid has been working in South Asia across Nepal, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for more than 50 years with countries offices in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan and South Asia regional office in New Delhi. Christian Aid brings substantial expertise in emergency response, recovery and rehabilitation work, DRR, social Inclusion and Resilient Livelihoods with proven ability to deliver emergency food security and livelihood restoration support through its local partners. CA has a longstanding partnership with donors such as European Commission, ECHO, DFID, Irish Aid, USAID etc. for supporting humanitarian responses in South and South-East Asia region, for major emergencies. Christian Aid has contributed significantly to the regional resilience and humanitarian actions working closely with other institutions of excellence.

Christian Aid is now looking to recruit an innovative and dynamic Emergency Programme Officer to support our earthquake response programme in Nepal.

About the role

The post-holder works within Nepal earthquake response programme of the International Department and is key to providing support to the humanitarian response to Nepal Earthquake. The post-holder works with partner organisations providing assistance to ensure the emergency response is coordinated effectively in line with Christian Aid’s strategy and humanitarian policies and in compliance with donor requirements.

The post-holder will be stationed in Kathmandu, Nepal with frequent travel to programme areas. Though primarily assigned to the location designated, the role may be called up to cover and support other locations as the need arises[1]

About you

The successful applicant should be able to speak and write English fluently and have experience working in emergency and/or development contexts in Nepal. Relevant experience supporting emergency project/programmes which work with and through local partners; and developing and implementing best practices and capacity building partners. In addition she/he must have knowledge of major institutional donors and an understanding of how the international development sector operates. The applicant should have knowledge and experience on the application of the Sphere standards,  Red Cross Code of Conduct and Humanitarian Accountability Partnership standards; is experienced in data collection and reporting (including basic financial reports e.g.,  working with and monitoring budgets and using spreadsheet for financial analysis and management).

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation; we will offer appropriate rewards and benefits that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce.  We welcome applications from people from all sections of the society, irrespective of caste, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.  We encourage applications from socially excluded communities, i.e. marginalised communities (dalits), ethnic and religious minorities, people living with disabilities and especially women candidates are encouraged to apply.

The role will be on the contract of Christian Aid or any of our Partner organizations in Nepal.

Please note that Christian Aid will not pay for the relocation of the selected candidate, nor for his accommodation or subsistence while at this work base

How to Apply

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply online by logging on to CHRISTIAN AID JOBS and by uploading a statement of interest showcasing your interest in and suitability for the position, along with an updated resume, by or before 20th July 2015.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  If you have not been contacted by 21st July 2015 please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Interviews to be conducted: Week Commencing 19th July 2015

[1]Please note that Christian Aid will not pay for the relocation of the selected candidate, nor for his accommodation or subsistence while at this work base