Emergency Response Coordinator

Emergency Response Coordinator

Caritas Nepal is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor, disadvantaged, and marginalized individuals, regardless of caste, creed, ethnicity, religion, or nationality. Founded in 1990 by the Catholic Church in response to devastating floods and natural disasters, Caritas Nepal aims to create a peaceful, equitable, and just society that fosters solidarity and respects human dignity. The organization focuses on social justice, community development, disaster risk management, sustainable livelihoods, support for migrants and refugees, anti-trafficking efforts, emergency response, recovery support and advocacy on social issues.

Job Code: ERC

Location: Caritas Nepal Head Office, Lalitpur

Reporting to: Disaster Management Department (DMD) Manager

Duration: 1st December 2024 to 31st March 2025

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in emergency response, disaster management, or humanitarian programming, with at least 2 years in a leadership or coordination role.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of emergency response principles, including needs assessments, relief distribution, and MEAL frameworks.
• Languages: Proficiency in Nepali and English
• Other Requirements: Willingness to travel to and work in remote, high-stress environments.

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team in challenging situations.
• Project Management: Strong skills in project planning, implementation, and budget management.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to work respectfully and effectively in diverse cultural contexts.

Job Description

Click the given link for full Job Description: https://tinyurl.com/ERCoordinator

How to Apply:

You are required to rename CV as Job Code_First.Name_Last.Name. Email subject should contain the applied designation else will not be accepted.

You are required to fill up the job application form. Please click the link (Mandatory): https://forms.office.com/r/wyuPiFZkN5

Interested applicants meeting the criteria are requested to send the documents (application letter, updated CV with references, and a recent photograph) to vacancy@caritas.org.np no later than 17:00 hours on November 28, 2024. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Please note: Positions are either field based or involves extensive travel to villages / rural areas where living conditions are minimal. Only those willing to travel and committed to serve the communities in rural settings need apply. Caritas is an equal opportunity employer and encourage women / members of marginalized communities / disadvantaged groups to apply.

Caritas Nepal promotes its principles, strategies, policies, and procedures on Safeguarding (including Child Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual, Exploitation and Abuse), and Safety & Security and all applicants must adhere to Caritas Nepal’s key policies and procedures