Program manager - disaster risk management

DATORE: Plan International - LUOGO: United States of America (Washington, DC) - SCADENZA: 8 Apr 2013

Responsibilities:

• Lead backstopping of Plan’s institutional DRM project portfolio;


• As part of DRM team, lead pursuit of institutional funding, with a focus on U.S. Government donors;


• Support engagement with IH, ROs, and COs on DRM programming, practice, policy development, and initiatives;


• Support the development of DRM strategy;


• Support staff participation in DRM-related activities (including secondments and roster membership);


• Collaborate with IMC teams in the development of DRM-related individual funding efforts and communications pieces;


• Participate in development of operational areas relevant to DRM, including Logistics and Security planning;


• Represent Plan in USG-focused DRM events and fora.
  
  

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

• Significant fundraising experience, including preparation of technical and cost applications for USAID and other USG donors


• Demonstrated experience leading the backstopping of USG-funded projects, including knowledge of USG rules and regulations for grant-funded awards


• Knowledge of DRM and international standards for emergency programming


• Strong interpersonal communication skills


• Ability to engage collaboratively within diverse groups


• Superior problem solving skills


• Ability to manage multiple tasks, tight deadlines, and priorities.


• Ability to exercise sound judgment, make and communicate good decisions


• Willingness and ability to liaise with other teams and team members


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in relevant field required (International Development, Public Health, WASH, Agriculture) or Bachelor’s and 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field, such as Relief operations or Logistics


• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing/backstopping USAID projects


• Significant overseas work experience in relief or development is highly desirable


• Experience with USG-funded emergency response programming highly desirable


• French and/or Spanish proficiency preferred

Physical and Mental Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.


• Annual travel up to 40%, primarily international.

 



Contract type
Full time


How to apply

Please apply online.



Additional information
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