Emergency Programme Manager

Reporting to the Country Director for Somalia and Kenya, this is a 12 month contract and is based in Nairobi.
Safeguarding Children Policy:
The successful applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policy.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Management, Strategy and Coordination
Deliver on strategic objectives for the emergency response in line with the Trocaire Humanitarian Strategy for Somalia and Humanitarian Operational Plan
Ensure that Trócaire’s Accountability Commitments, including commitments to Safeguarding Programme Participants, are understood and prioritised in the emergency response, placing the links between Protection, Safeguarding and Accountability at the core of programme planning, design and implementation.
Work with the Programme Development and Funding Officer and the Trocaire Institutional Funding unit to ensure the response is adequately funded to meet strategic objectives
Manage a funding portfolio for the emergency response with multiple donors and work with the programme development and funding officer to ensure high quality proposals are developed, and reports are delivered on time.
Network and coordinate with potential donors and communicate effectively with existing donors in response to requests and in the submission of timely information as required.
Coordinate closely with the CMT on strategic humanitarian operational and technical issues in the implementation of the strategy
Ensure the effective planning, management, identification and utilisation of operational / technical resources, ensuring that the emergency response is resourced and managed, meet minimum quality standards and are delivered in a timely and accountable manner.
Ensure the Country Director is provided with strategic and relevant information and knowledge to facilitate timely and accountable decision-making in relation to operational/technical dimensions of the response
Facilitate and participate in coordination mechanisms and networks, in order to guide strategy and define and lead Trócaire’s operational and technical response to the emergency
Provide backstopping to the Programme Manager and/or Country Director as required and deputise for the Programme Manager in his/her absence.
Operational and Technical Management
Ensure efficient and accountable internal Trocaire systems, processes, and procedures are followed for the delivery of the emergency response. Liaise with Trocaire Humanitarian HQ in the delivery of this
Ensure the response meets key quality standards and Trócaire’s own internal humanitarian standards and guidelines. Liaise with the regional Trocaire humanitarian advisor in the delivery of this and the Trocaire Humanitarian technical team.
Provide on the ground support to the Somalia team in Gedo in the implementation of the response, supporting and guiding staff on operational and technical issues as they arise
Work closely with the logistics officer to ensure timely and efficient responses are delivered
Ensure Trócaire is positioned to engage effectively with innovative and accountable practice in the emergency response (e.g. digital) through the piloting and testing of innovative approaches
Fund and Donor management
Coordinate with key external donors and agencies in Nairobi to work towards improved programmatic quality and effectiveness in line with sectoral norms and standards.
REQUIREMENTS
(E) Qualification
At least 3rd level degree in area related to humanitarian response or international development
(E) Experience
At least three years’ experience in the design and management of humanitarian response programmes
At least three years’ experience of leading and managing teams as well as strong team-working skills and experience
Experience of responding to humanitarian crises through local partners
Experience in strategic planning and project management
Experience of Humanitarian Accountability initiatives
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to relate across different organisational functions, structures and levels
Experience of working in insecure environments
(E) Skills
Demonstrated ability to lead & work in a team.
Excellent and proven organisational skills
A thorough knowledge and understanding of humanitarian and development issues
Ability to work and travel in developing countries in often-volatile crises situations
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent knowledge of IT
(E) Qualities
Leadership qualities. Ability to influence
Diplomacy skills
Creativity and innovation
Flexibility
A commitment to justice and development
(E) Other
Willingness to travel and work in crises zones, where and when required, at short notice
Person Specification – Desirable
(D) Qualification
Specific qualification in humanitarianism
(D) Experience
Experience of remote management
(D) Qualities
Good interpersonal relationships and team work skills in a multi-cultural environment.
Respect of local culture
Willingness to travel frequently and independently.
Willingness to work overtime if required.
Capable of working in challenging contexts and environments
Able to cope with unstable environments