RESPONSE COORDINATOR

Summary of Job Purpose: The Response Coordinator will offer technical assistance to the project, supporting the emergency response for the September flooding in Kavrepalanchok. The coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Country Humanitarian Focal Point and will collaborate closely with the implementing and technical partners, as well as the Financial Service Provider. The coordinator will also establish strong relationships with humanitarian actors, agencies active in the districts, and government officials to ensure the quality of project interventions, focusing mainly on the timely completion of activities within the given timeframe, avoiding sporadic distribution of support, and providing comprehensive support to selected households to meet multiple needs.

Educational qualifications and experience: Bachelor’s degree in development studies, environmental science, Social Science or any other relevant fields. Master’s Degree preferred; at least 5 years’ experience of humanitarian/emergency response especially in implementation with a strong background on capacity building of stakeholders; experience working in cash transfer modalities including both cash and vouchers, with specific experience and/or knowledge of digital cash transfer options.; experiences working in partnerships, coordination among different stakeholders and organizations at local and provincial level is required; prior experience working on Emergency response is required; good understanding of humanitarian contexts in Nepal; in-depth knowledge and significant experience of implementing large CVA distribution and multi stakeholder engagement; experience of emergency preparedness with a good understanding of the emergency cash preparedness process. 

For detailed Job description and to apply visit Mercy Corps Nepal Vacancies  by COB October  23, 2024.