Finland: Humanitarian Adviser

Organization: Finn Church Aid
Country: Finland
Closing date: 11 Jan 2015

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Quality assurance in humanitarian aid programs (rapid humanitarian aid responses, funding applications etc.)
• Response to rapid emergencies (especially L3 emergencies), in cooperation with field offices
• Build the capacity of FCA staff in HQ and field offices on humanitarian aid PME, ACT mechanism, humanitarian aid principles and standards
• Support FCA’s regional and country offices to develop their preparedness and capacities to respond rapid emergencies
• Internal coordination of finances, fund raising, campaigns, communication etc. related to FCA’s humanitarian aid
• Build relationships with external actors – globally and in Finland
• Undertake other duties as designated

Competence and Personal Requirements:

• Relevant work experience in humanitarian aid operations
• Good knowledge of preparedness and disaster risk reduction planning
• Good knowledge of humanitarian aid approaches and standards
• Good knowledge or proven experience in project management, including financial project management,
• Readiness to travel to project implementation sites,
• Fluency in Finnish, English and French.

We also appreciate that you:

• Are flexible and capable of working in challenging circumstances in a multicultural environment,
• Are good at communicating and networking and
• Have good problem-solving skills

The contract will be for a fixed term as of February 2015 until the end of January 2017. The salary is based on the FCA Collective Agreement and Salary System.

For additional information, please contact Eija Alajarva, Head of Humanitarian Assistance by e-mail, eija.alajarva(at)kirkonulkomaanapu.fi.

How to apply:

Please apply by using the link no later than 11 January 2015.