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Plan International is an independent non-profit Development and Humanitarian organization that promotes children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every girl and boy, but we know that they are often limited by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And girls are the most affected.
In collaboration with girls, boys, youth, followers and partners, we fight for a just world, addressing the root causes of the problems faced by girls and boys in the most vulnerable situations. We support childhood from birth to adulthood and train them to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We promote change of practices and policies at the local, national and global levels thanks to our reach, experience and knowledge.
For over 85 years, we have brought together other determined optimists to transform the lives of all girls and boys in more than 80 countries.
We will not stop until we achieve equality.
The opportunity:
The role of Cluster Emergency Response Manager plays a central role in the management and coordination of emergency responses in Central America involves multinational collaboration to improve preparedness capacities and disaster response. It requires strategic planning and the implementation of effective communication and logistics systems. Actions include training local emergency personnel, establishing resilient technical and financial infrastructure, and improving community preparedness. Furthermore, it is essential to develop strong partnerships with donors and humanitarian agencies to secure funding and support. These efforts are vital to the immediate response to disasters and the long-term stability of the region.
responsibilities
Programs and Strategy:
- Supervise the management and coordination of emergency programs in the four countries, ensuring that they are aligned with the international standards and policies of the organization.
- Direct the development and updating of humanitarian response strategies, with a focus on preparedness and immediate response to extreme weather events and other human crises.
- Manage multinational initiatives and projects within the cluster, ensuring effective design and implementation through collaboration with regional and local teams.
Preparation:
- Coordinate training and preparation activities, adapting them to the regional risk calendar, with an emphasis on cyclone and rainy seasons, as well as periods of increased migratory flows.
- Ensure compliance and support Response Preparation (R2R) activities in four country offices.
- Carry out proactive analysis and monitoring of critical points to prevent and address potential crisis areas.
Development of proposals:
- Co-design project proposals for subregional initiatives, ensuring that they align with strategic objectives and take advantage of local knowledge.
- Take responsibility for multinational project proposals, ensuring consistency and alignment with broader regional strategies.
- Assist country offices in the design of proposals within their respective territories.
Representation and Coordination:
- Actively participate with donors and UN agencies to strengthen strategic alliances, especially with subregional personnel in the Central American cluster.
- Identify and develop multinational initiatives, representing the organization in key meetings and events of thematic and subregional groups.
Answer:
- Lead needs assessment and support country offices in developing response plans and obtaining necessary resources.
- Provide direct emergency response support to countries within the group.
- Manage disaster risk reduction (DRR) activities in country offices that lack dedicated humanitarian personnel.
Supervise multinational emergency projects within the group.
Technical and operational support:
- Develop technical capacities in Protection of Children in Emergencies (CPiE), Education in Emergencies (EiE) and other sectoral areas as necessary (for example, CVA, Food Security, WASH).
- Ensure that operational support functions, such as finance, human resources, and logistics, are managed according to organizational standards and local regulations.
- Supervise the creation and maintenance of safety and protection guidelines, aligned with local contexts.
Person:
- Advanced degree in management, humanitarian aid, disaster management or a related field.
- Extensive experience in managing emergency programs in diverse and complex environments.
- Strong leadership skills, strategic thinking and project management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in Spanish and English.
- Strong understanding of the humanitarian landscape and child protection standards in the Central American context.
Location: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras or El Salvador
Reports to: Cluster Director
Application deadline: July 19, 2024
Contract: by defined time (12 months) with possibility of renewal
Click on the following link to know the Full Position Describer: D CLuster ERM CA.pdf
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the center of everything Plan International represents. We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to all regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil union, pregnancy and motherhood, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusion and we strive to create a work environment that ensures that each team, in each office, in each country, is rich in people, diverse thoughts and ideas.
We foster an organizational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we as an organization do everything possible to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities towards the children with whom we come into contact and we must not contribute in any way to harm or put children at risk.
A series of pre-employment controls will be carried out in accordance with Plan International’s Child and Youth Protection policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Outreach Program. In accordance with this scheme, we will request information from the previous employers of the applicants about any finding of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and / or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms that he understands these recruitment procedures.
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How to apply
You can apply until July 19 through the following link:
