Anticipatory Action Program Officer
2025-07-11T21:27:25+00:00
Kenya Red Cross Society
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Admin & Office
2025-07-18T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Anticipatory Action Program Officer at Kenya Red Cross
Overall Purpose
The purpose of the Anticipatory Action Program Office is to assist the AA program coordination and development, EAP development, technical/scientific support to the country teams, EAP/AA Readiness, EAP implementation support in the region if requested, AA learning processes and other thematic/programmatic tasks at the Regional Coordination and Liaison Office of GRC in Africa (based in Nairobi).
Scope of the role:
Regional with focus mainly in the Greater Horn of Africa, Mozambique Madagascar and other countries of interest by current or upcoming regional programs.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Support GRC AA program coordination and development, amongst others with the SCALAA project (Scaling-up Multi-hazard AA in the greater Horn of Africa, including conflict-sensitive settings) implemented in a consortium with IGAD/ICPAC, WFP, FAO, IFRC, Danish Refugee Counsil (ECHO HIP)
- Support the SCALAA thematically and programmatically (AA support and project management incl PMER): serve as regional project focal point in consortium in support of the Regional Representative. Assure a proper activity coordination and planning with AH, RCCC, T64, Pilot Countries in support of the budget holder and country offices.
- Technical/scientific support to the Projects/offices/country/HNS teams, or enable scientific support, mainly in the field of Hydrometeorology. Scientific support on forecast, threshold and harmonization/coordination of activation mechanism
- Support NS EAP/AA Readiness
- Support EAP implementation support in the Africa region if requested.
- Work on integration of AA framework in the NDRM system and response planning of all national ministries.
- Support capacity development and localization of AA (also with Local governments)
- Develop guidelines and AA frameworks where opportunities arise in RC and beyond.
- AA learning processes, knowledge management and communication materials
- Carry out other programmatic task at the Regional Coordination and Liaison Office of GRC in Africa.
- Support peer to peer exchange and roster management of regional resources
Desired Competencies
- University Degree in Law, Economics, Political Science, Climate Science, Hydrometeorology or related field (or combination of degree and relevant working experience)
- At least 7 years working experience in a similar role in the international humanitarian/ NGO/Non-profit sector or Government in DRR, Climate Science, Hydromet science, Disaster Risk Financing and/or Anticipatory Action.
- At least 3 years of experience in project and/or program management.
- Previous experience working around Anticipatory Action and/or Early Warning is a must
- Red Cross Red Crescent experience will be an added value.
Knowledge, skills and languages
- Abilities to coordinate programs in support to the existing program and country set-ups.
- Advanced skills in computer productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.
- Fluency in English a requirement. Work proficiency in a regional language an asset.
- Fluency in relevant IT tools, including with Microsoft Office.
Desired attributes
- Experience to work in a multistakeholder environment
- Good team player and ability to work with teams at distance.
- Very good ability to work towards achieving objectives and results.
- High level of financial discipline and integrity.
- Attention to details and accuracy.
- Ability to meet deadlines with the minimum supervision.
- Very good ability to be solution oriented.
- Collaborates well with others and supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
Support GRC AA program coordination and development, amongst others with the SCALAA project (Scaling-up Multi-hazard AA in the greater Horn of Africa, including conflict-sensitive settings) implemented in a consortium with IGAD/ICPAC, WFP, FAO, IFRC, Danish Refugee Counsil (ECHO HIP) Support the SCALAA thematically and programmatically (AA support and project management incl PMER): serve as regional project focal point in consortium in support of the Regional Representative. Assure a proper activity coordination and planning with AH, RCCC, T64, Pilot Countries in support of the budget holder and country offices. Technical/scientific support to the Projects/offices/country/HNS teams, or enable scientific support, mainly in the field of Hydrometeorology. Scientific support on forecast, threshold and harmonization/coordination of activation mechanism Support NS EAP/AA Readiness Support EAP implementation support in the Africa region if requested. Work on integration of AA framework in the NDRM system and response planning of all national ministries. Support capacity development and localization of AA (also with Local governments) Develop guidelines and AA frameworks where opportunities arise in RC and beyond. AA learning processes, knowledge management and communication materials Carry out other programmatic task at the Regional Coordination and Liaison Office of GRC in Africa. Support peer to peer exchange and roster management of regional resources
Experience to work in a multistakeholder environment Good team player and ability to work with teams at distance. Very good ability to work towards achieving objectives and results. High level of financial discipline and integrity. Attention to details and accuracy. Ability to meet deadlines with the minimum supervision. Very good ability to be solution oriented. Collaborates well with others and supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
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Vacancy title:
Anticipatory Action Program Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
Kenya Red Cross Society
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 18 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Anticipatory Action Program Officer at Kenya Red Cross
Overall Purpose
The purpose of the Anticipatory Action Program Office is to assist the AA program coordination and development, EAP development, technical/scientific support to the country teams, EAP/AA Readiness, EAP implementation support in the region if requested, AA learning processes and other thematic/programmatic tasks at the Regional Coordination and Liaison Office of GRC in Africa (based in Nairobi).
Scope of the role:
Regional with focus mainly in the Greater Horn of Africa, Mozambique Madagascar and other countries of interest by current or upcoming regional programs.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Support GRC AA program coordination and development, amongst others with the SCALAA project (Scaling-up Multi-hazard AA in the greater Horn of Africa, including conflict-sensitive settings) implemented in a consortium with IGAD/ICPAC, WFP, FAO, IFRC, Danish Refugee Counsil (ECHO HIP)
- Support the SCALAA thematically and programmatically (AA support and project management incl PMER): serve as regional project focal point in consortium in support of the Regional Representative. Assure a proper activity coordination and planning with AH, RCCC, T64, Pilot Countries in support of the budget holder and country offices.
- Technical/scientific support to the Projects/offices/country/HNS teams, or enable scientific support, mainly in the field of Hydrometeorology. Scientific support on forecast, threshold and harmonization/coordination of activation mechanism
- Support NS EAP/AA Readiness
- Support EAP implementation support in the Africa region if requested.
- Work on integration of AA framework in the NDRM system and response planning of all national ministries.
- Support capacity development and localization of AA (also with Local governments)
- Develop guidelines and AA frameworks where opportunities arise in RC and beyond.
- AA learning processes, knowledge management and communication materials
- Carry out other programmatic task at the Regional Coordination and Liaison Office of GRC in Africa.
- Support peer to peer exchange and roster management of regional resources
Desired Competencies
- University Degree in Law, Economics, Political Science, Climate Science, Hydrometeorology or related field (or combination of degree and relevant working experience)
- At least 7 years working experience in a similar role in the international humanitarian/ NGO/Non-profit sector or Government in DRR, Climate Science, Hydromet science, Disaster Risk Financing and/or Anticipatory Action.
- At least 3 years of experience in project and/or program management.
- Previous experience working around Anticipatory Action and/or Early Warning is a must
- Red Cross Red Crescent experience will be an added value.
Knowledge, skills and languages
- Abilities to coordinate programs in support to the existing program and country set-ups.
- Advanced skills in computer productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.
- Fluency in English a requirement. Work proficiency in a regional language an asset.
- Fluency in relevant IT tools, including with Microsoft Office.
Desired attributes
- Experience to work in a multistakeholder environment
- Good team player and ability to work with teams at distance.
- Very good ability to work towards achieving objectives and results.
- High level of financial discipline and integrity.
- Attention to details and accuracy.
- Ability to meet deadlines with the minimum supervision.
- Very good ability to be solution oriented.
- Collaborates well with others and supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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