Program Coordinator, Disaster Response - Remote

Overview

The Program Coordinator will lead, coordinate, and provide technical support for disaster response interventions in East, Southern, and West Africa, ensuring effective resource use and capacity building of staff and partners.

In Short

• Lead disaster response interventions across multiple African countries.
• Conduct disaster risk monitoring and needs assessments.
• Design disaster response projects and funding proposals.
• Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements.
• Develop training materials for disaster management.
• Strengthen relationships with disaster response networks.
• Support capacity building of staff and partners.
• Maintain records and prepare statistical reports.
• Travel approximately 40% of the time to disaster areas.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders for project implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in international development, disaster management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Excellent written communication skills and technical grant writing experience.
• Experience in disaster response program design and evaluation.
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards such as SPHERE and CHS.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Legal right to work in Nigeria or surrounding countries.
• French language skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on communities affected by disasters.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Continuous professional development through training and capacity building.
• Engagement with a network of humanitarian organizations.
• Potential for travel and exposure to diverse cultures.