INTERSOS is an Italian humanitarian organization based in Rome that operates all over the world bringing assistance to populations in danger, victims of armed conflict and natural disasters. With its own humanitarian operators, INTERSOS intervenes to effectively meet the needs of people in crisis, by providing them with first aid, food and basic goods. It ensures that basic needs, as education, clean water and health, are met.  INTERSOS’ mission is to intervene in emergency and crisis situations, to help people, families and communities whose lives are threatened by conflict, extreme exclusion, natural or manmade disasters. It does so by offering support during humanitarian emergencies, according to its operational and resources capacities. In all its work, INTERSOS staff are guided by the Organization’s Charter of Values, as well as by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence

The Emergency Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of INTERSOS humanitarian response of an emergency in strict coordination with the Head of Mission and the Regional Office for Emergency. 

The activities will be conducted in close collaboration with INTERSOS mission in the field with the aim of expanding the capacity to identify and respond to the most urgent needs. The Emergency Coordinator will support the Regional Office for Emergency also in providing humanitarian analysis.

Tasks:

• Coordinate, assess and supervise the proper functioning of the medical activities
• Conduct in depth need assessments both in areas targeted and new areas of intervention 
• In line with the findings of need assessments and strategic priorities, design project proposals to be submitted to international donors and private foundations 
• Provide inputs on the economical sustainability of the mission 
• Guarantee constant presence and active participation to the coordination hubs (clusters meetings, other coordination meetings) with local and international stakeholders, enhancing visibility of INTERSOS’s intervention
• Responsible for all program implementation, in coordination with the emergency team deployed on the field 
• Provide inputs and analysis to support the design of a possible mid-term strategy for INTERSOS mission in the given country/area 
• In coordination with Head of Mission and Liaison Officer, where requested, to establish, guarantee and periodically monitor government’s recognition and accreditation procedures and any other formalities required by the hosting country 
• Work with ad hoc finance and administration colleagues to programme budgets including setting monthly forecasts and ensuring that line items are appropriately spent 
• Identify areas where additional resources may be needed and work with INTERSOS Emergency Unit management to re-allocate funds within the budget and identify additional funding sources as necessary 
• Design and write project proposals and concept note for different donors 
• The Emergency Coordinator position includes humanitarian analysis, gap filling and capacity building tasks. In particular: 
•  Provide updated humanitarian and contextual crisis analysis to Head of Europe Programme and field staff in order to facilitate a strategic decision making process related to emergency response 
•  Provide capacity building and induction for INTERSOS staff engaged in the emergency response programme 
• Identify intervention opportunities and support to develop further funding proposals 
• Field replacement or interim coordination positions, preferably in emergency-prone missions. These functions are decided upon case by case 
• Any other task that may be asked to perform by Head of mission or by the Regional Officer for Emergency 

Required profile and experience 

Education 

• BA in International Affairs, Development, International Political Economy or other relevant field 

Professional Experience 

• Minimum 5 (five) years’ experience in humanitarian contexts 

Professional Requirements 

• Ability to manage large team 
• Strong knowledge of proposal development and financial management 
• Experience working with major grants and international donors 
• Desirable experience in managing integrated projects 
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet) 

Languages 

• Fluent English (written and spoken) 
• Fluent Arabic (written and spoken) 

Personal requirements 

• Good organizational and planning skills 
• Leadership, team management and cooperation 
• Behavioral flexibility 
• Negotiation skills and decision-making skills 
• Diplomatic, interpersonal and good communication skills 
• Ability to take initiative and work independently 
• Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices
•  Commitment to INTERSOS principles 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements and whose CV was submitted in English will be contacted. Women and people with physical disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.