Overview
The Emergency Officer will contribute to the development, supervision, and coordination of emergency-related programming in Burundi, aiming to provide lifesaving assistance to displaced persons, returnees, and host communities. The role also involves strengthening coordination mechanisms and developing strategic humanitarian documents.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate emergency portfolio implementation and ensure response effectiveness.
- Maintain and implement monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Monitor project progress, track budgets, and ensure financial reporting.
- Facilitate timely and complete donor reporting.
- Provide support and co-coordination for the NFI/Shelter/WASH sector.
- Participate in inter-agency coordination meetings.
- Coordinate attendance for other sector meetings as necessary.
- Facilitate information dissemination to stakeholders regarding humanitarian needs.
- Research and document new project opportunities and draft proposals.
- Supervise emergency unit staff and contribute to team capacity building.
- Contribute to the development of public information materials.
Required Experience
- Two years of relevant professional experience with a Master's degree; or four years of relevant professional experience with a University degree.
- Experience working in an emergency context, particularly in French-speaking countries or East Africa.
- Experience related to NFI/Shelter/WASH, including project management, coordination, and capacity building.
- Experience liaising and collaborating with government officials, donors, UN personnel, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
- Experience in project management, implementation and/or support, including monitoring budgets and supervising staff.
Qualifications
• Master's degree in Development Studies, Geography, Demography, International Relations, Humanitarian Assistance, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or University degree in the above fields.
