Areas of responsibility:
Lead on developing and growing a humanitarian programme that is adaptive and can respond to humanitarian crisis as and when necessary, including programme design, fundraising and capacity strengthening
Oversee implementation of durable solutions efforts of country offices in the region, including Education, Livelihoods, Peace and Complementary Pathways programmes, with specific guidance and capacity building to country offices on Complementary Pathways
Support donor and partner engagement efforts of country operations and in the region, though active networking, advocacy and effective communication of humanitarian needs and FCA response capacity.
Monitor humanitarian needs and occurring emergencies in the region
Support countries and head office in making quick assessment on the sudden onset of disasters and recommendations for potential emergency response in a timely fashion, including proposal development for urgent humanitarian situations
Provide leadership in assuring that FCA humanitarian programme in East and Horn of Africa region is closely coordinated with the humanitarian community and coordination structures at regional and national level, incorporating assessments and best practices to inform the quality of FCA work
Mentor local staffs in the targeted countries to take up similar roles in future
Provide technical inputs into country strategies, annual plans, assessments, proposals and reports, and Emergency Preparedness and Response plans, and coordinate capacity development and cross-country learning and harmonized programming where applicable
Lead on ensuring application of humanitarian standards, government and internal policies, and child safeguarding to programme design
Lead on humanitarian grants acquisition and management
Competence and Personal Requirements:
Master's Degree in Humanitarian Assistance, Development Studies, International studies or related field
Minimum 10 years' experience in working in humanitarian and development program related operations and activities in the region of East Africa, specifically Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia
Demonstrated experience with key donors and stakeholders, including Finnish MFA, UNHCR, BRPM, ECHO, EU, Enabel, LEGO, MCF, Women's Bank, Danida, NORAD, and government stakeholders such as DRS, RRS and OPM
Knowledge of and proven experience working in Education in Emergencies, Livelihoods, and Complementary Pathways programming
Proven ability to build and foster relations, fundraise and grow a programme and general business development experience
Experience with the Finnish Education system and FCA Programming is an added value
Proven experience and capacity programme management (PMER), including financial management and keeping oversight of multiple projects and locations and complementarities between these
People management skills and understanding of HR issues in a large operation
Strong understanding of humanitarian approaches and standards, and working with refugees, IDPs and host communities
Good understanding of, and ability to strengthen the quality of, MEAL, communications and advocacy procedures
Strong external relations skills and experience in cooperating with local organizations, donors, partners and authorities, and international actors and UN agencies
Strong strategic and context analysis skills, from the humanitarian, nexus and development space
Proven team orientation skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment with both technical and non-technical staff
Excellent inter-personal and inter-cultural skills
Ability and willingness to travel in the region including hard to reach areas