Director of Disaster Response
Starting date: As soon as possible
Vacancy closing date: 3-1-2016
Duty station: Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
Hours: Full time
Interested candidates must already be in possession of a valid EU work permit to apply.
About ZOA
ZOA
is a Christian international NGO, with its head office based in The
Netherlands. ZOA operates in fifteen countries on three continents. We
provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters. We
contribute to a new perspective of hope in which people work together
for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the
affected communities we work on the recovery of their livelihoods.
Following
up on an evaluation of disaster response in ZOA (2011-2014) and in
response to the ambition set out in the strategic plan for 2015-2018 ZOA
chooses to expand its disaster response activities by transforming the
Disaster Response Unit into the Disaster Response Team. This team will
be led by the Director of Disaster Response.
Purpose of the position
The Director of Disaster Response is to be an entrepreneurial and visionary who is mainly responsible for:
- the strategic direction and operational management of ZOA disaster response programs in countries without ZOA recovery operations,
- disaster response support in ZOA recovery countries, and
- management of the Disaster Response Team.
The Director of Disaster Response is a member of the International Management Team.
Tasks, responsibilities, results
A. In countries without ZOA recovery programs:
- Overall management of ZOA disaster response
- Strategic disaster response planning
- Development of new disaster programs
- Acquisition of institutional donor funding
- Planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities
- Preparation, implementation and monitoring financial, personnel and security policies, and procedures
- Maintaining and monitoring the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and administrative organisation
- Initiating and maintaining effective working relations with relevant stakeholders at country level
B. In countries with ZOA recovery programs:
- Provide disaster response support to the ZOA Country Director
C. General:
- Develop ZOA disaster response and disaster risk reduction policy and standard operating procedures
- Management of the Disaster Response Team
- Develop and put in operation surge capacity
Profile
Identity
- Being a Christian adhering to the Christian identity of ZOA
- The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of ZOA
Knowledge
- Academic competency and working level
- 10 or more years of international experience in Development and/or Humanitarian
- Assistance in both technical and managerial positions
Skills
- Network skills
- Planning and organizing
- Team leader and team player
- Monitoring
- Judgment
- Anticipation
- Conceptual flexibility
- Coaching leadership
Attitude
- Entrepreneurial
- Visionary
- Interpersonal sensitivity
- Organization sensitivity
Special Conditions
- Field visits are required as well as visits of international donors and networks. International travel takes 30% or more of the Director’s time.
- Able to travel on short notice.
Special Circumstances
- Ready to travel to non-family duty stations.
ZOA
offers a challenging job, within an inspiring and motivated team in the
programme country. ZOA provides for good benefits and remuneration.
References
Please include the contact details of references to previous positions held not older than five years.
Questions
If you have questions about this vacancy, you can contact Mrs. Charity van Bemmel HR Officer, email: zoa.vacancies@zoa.nl.
How to apply
ZOA
operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to
diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, people of all
nationalities and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities
are welcome to apply.
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via our website CLICK HERE.
CV’s
of no more than 5 pages in length are appreciated. Please provide at
least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the
application.
Only selected
candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process
of recruitment. A written test will be part of the recruitment
procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be
considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar
results.
