Background
HelpAge International is a global network of more than 113 organizations in 75 countries. As the world’s leading organization dedicated to promoting the wellbeing and inclusion of older women and men as well as reducing poverty and discrimination in later life, HelpAge envisions a world in which all older people can lead dignified, healthy and secure lives. HelpAge has been working in Ethiopia since 1992 in the areas of health and HIV & AIDS, emergency response and disaster risk management, social protection, livelihoods and care and support, as well as building the capacity of older people associations.
HelpAge International is currently responding to the needs of drought affected population in selected woredas of Gambella Region. As part of emergency response program, we NCA would like to invite interested applicants for the following position:
Job purpose
The incumbent under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project coordinator based in Gambella field office with frequent field visit to the refugee camps and is in charge of all inclusion and protection activities of HelpAge refugee response projects. S/He will be required to demonstrate strong competencies in the technical areas of field operation, capacity building, management, coordination and representation.
S/He will be responsible for mapping and evidence gathering analysis, ensuring inclusion of specific needs and interests of older people and other marginalized groups such as person with disabilities in refugee response intervention. The incumbent will be part of the country humanitarian team and collaborate with other HelpAge staff, contribute to the overall country strategy.
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Job responsibilities
Length of Contract - 1 year fixed term (with possibility of extension)
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