Emergency Response Officer at Wadata Relief Care Initiative (WRCI) - 5 Openings

Wadata Relief Care Initiative (WRCI) is a non-profit organization in Nigeria dedicated to creating a just world where children's rights and equality for girls and young persons are realized. With a strong commitment to mental health and psychosocial support services (MHPSS), WRCI focuses on a range of thematic areas, including health and nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), education, child protection, gender-based violence (GBV), peacebuilding, prevention, countering violent extremism, and climate change. By addressing the root causes of poverty in Nigeria, WRCI strives to build sustainable communities where every child has access to quality education, safe drinking water, and adequate health facilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Emergency Response Officer

Locations: Damaturu, Bade, Bursari, Potiskum and Yunusari - Yobe
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description
As an Emergency Response Officer, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and implementing WRCI's emergency response activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans.
• Response Coordination: Coordinate emergency response activities, including needs assessments, resource mobilization, and service delivery.
• Assessment and Response: Conduct rapid assessments and develop appropriate response strategies.
• Relief Distribution: Oversee the distribution of relief items, ensuring equitable and efficient delivery.
• Coordination: Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated response.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in disaster management, emergency response, public health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in emergency response or humanitarian contexts.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in challenging environments.
• Fluency in English and Hausa.

Additional Skills (Preferred):

• Experience in conducting needs assessments and surveys.
• Knowledge of emergency response protocols and standards.
• Training in first aid or disaster management.

Salary
N1,800,000 - N3,500,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
23rd September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their cover letter, CV, and three references to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• WRCI is an equal opportunity employer.
• We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.