Anticipatory Action Specialist
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ANTICIPATORY ACTION SPECIALIST
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In a disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has been operating in Nepal since 2005, implementing programs in food security, agriculture, market development, financial services, youth engagement, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. We take a systems-based approach in our programming, with the aim of improving the lives and potential of vulnerable individuals and communities across Nepal. Applications are invited from interested, committed, dynamic team players and experienced Nepali nationals for the following position:
Anticipatory Action Specialist – 1 no (Kathmandu Based) | Summary of Job Purpose: Strengthening Anticipatory Action in Nepal (SAAN) is a 2-year project supporting communities most impacted by frequent flood disasters in Sudurpaschim and Madhesh Provinces by transforming disaster response systems to shift from a traditional reactive approach to a proactive disaster response (known as Anticipatory Action - The Technical Specialist for Anticipatory Action (AA) will oversee activities related to preparing, implementing, scaling up, and learning from Anticipatory Action initiatives aimed at minimizing the impacts of floods and other hazards in Nepal. He/she will provide technical leadership, strategic management, and operational oversight for the overall implementation of AA projects in MC portfolio and will serve as the strategic liaison with Government line departments, project partners, AA platform in country. Educational qualifications and experience: Bachelor’s degree in disaster risk management/Climate change, social sciences, international development or other relevant fields with 5 years of experience preferably in Disaster Emergency Response, Recovery, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Anticipatory Action Programs. Clear understanding on Anticipatory Action, DRR, Climate Change, resilience programing, strong knowledge of development and emergencies field dimension and national and global movement. Solid understanding and knowledge of Humanitarian Architecture, National/ Global drivers of DRR, CCA, Anticipatory Action, Emergency, and social development programming. Effective writing and organizational skills for report development, identifies lessons learned, analysis and develop presentations. For detailed Job description and to apply visit Mercy Corps Nepal Vacancies by COB October 20, 2024. |
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the interview process. Mercy Corps reserves the right to close the application before the deadline if a sufficient number of applications have been received and to extend the deadline if needed.
Mercy Corps promotes workforce diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Overview
| Category | Social Science, Development and Project, Environment and climate |
| Openings | 1 |
| Position Type | Full Time |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Education | BSC Environment Management, Bachelor's degree in social science |
| Posted Date | 08 Oct, 2024 |
| Apply Before | 20 Oct, 2024 |
| City | Kathmandu |
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