Main Purpose of the Role
​The Response Officer will assist with the implementation and development of World Animal Protection’s initiatives in support of the overall objectives in disaster relief efforts. S/he will assist with the implementation of disaster response and recovery. This position will report to the Response Manager and perform these functions with guidance of the Programmes Director, Animals in Disaster.
The Response Officer represents the organisation in external fora, to governments, local authorities, INGOs and media.
Accountability
Achievement of the global strategic objectives associated with the Animals in disasters programme
Global disaster interventions, performance management & reporting
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in the humanitarian field, public health, veterinary epidemiology
3+ years of experience working with animals in difficult circumstances Substantial experience of leading Emergency and Disaster response operations essential.
Current First Aid and Risk Assessment Qualifications
Trained in Veterinary Emergency Response and Livestock Emergency Guideline Standards (LEGS)
Desirable
Experience of working in an international NGO environment.
Experience of matrix management, across multiple projects in a medium/large sized organisation.
Disaster management, emergency response field operations or campaigns experience preferred.
Understanding of global and regional political and socio-economic issues and trends of relevance to animal welfare.
