Position: Disaster Response and Management Manager (Premium Job)
- Category NGO/INGO/Social/Develop.Projects
- Job Location 26
- Expiry date May 29, 2022 (Expired)
Job Specification
To take lead and overall management to ensure that UMN staff and partners are equipped and prepared for humanitarian response to disasters.
Qualifications and experience:
- Master’s Degree in Disaster Management or Development Studies with at least three years of experience in disaster relief, response, and recovery projects.
- Experience in DRR, preparedness, emergency response management of a large-scale disaster, humanitarian assistance and response.
- Experience in organisational preparedness and risk management process.
- Experience in training on disaster management, both in course design and delivery.
- Good skills and knowledge on relevant humanitarian standards and principles (SPHERE Standard, CHS, Code of Conduct), especially around accountability.
- Training skills and aptitude, working with large groups.
- Ability to work with a multicultural team as well as the ability to work independently.
- Good project design and proposal development skills.
- Computer user: email, internet, spreadsheets, word processing and risk assessment tools.
- Report writing, data acquisition and Analysis skills
- Good interpersonal and Communication Skills: Ability to communicate and relate effectively with persons at all levels
Apply Instruction
All interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for this position. The Job Description and Application Form can be downloaded from our website: www.umn.org.np/vacancy
Completed application forms should be sent by e-mail to [email protected] by 5:00 pm on Sunday, 29 May 2022. Short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment process.
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on 2022-05-29
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About Company
United Mission to Nepal (UMN) strives to address root causes of poverty as it serves the people of Nepal in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ. Established ...
United Mission to Nepal (UMN) strives to address root causes of poverty as it serves the people of Nepal in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ. Established in 1954, UMN is a cooperative effort between the people of Nepal and a large number of Christian organisations from nearly 20 countries on 4 continents. Multicultural teams of Nepali nationals and volunteer expatriate staff work alongside local organisations in less developed areas of the country, building partnerships that lead to healthy, strong and empowered individuals, families, and communities.
Approval to work in Nepal
UMN works in Nepal under a General Agreement and Project Agreement with the Social Welfare Council of the Government of Nepal. Both agreements are renewed every five years. These agreements stipulate the type of work UMN does, the areas where it works, and the way its funding is allocated.
Linkages and Associations
UMN is an active member of the Association of International NGOs in Nepal (AIN) and follows their Basic Operating Guidelines and Code of Conduct. UMN is also a member of the Micah Network Nepal.
Political stance
UMN is not associated with any political party. We respect the representative role of community leaders and politicians in society, and will seek their views and input. However, we will not allow any political group or party to direct or influence our activities and programmes.
UMN funding
UMN receives funding from international organisations, institutions, churches and individuals, from about 16 different countries. Much of our funding is designated giving. This means that it can only be used for the specific programme or project for which it has been given.
