Italy- Emergency Coordinator

COOPI is looking for an Emergency Coordinator in Italy

COOPI International Cooperation is a secular and independent Italian humanitarian organization that fights against all forms of poverty to improve the world. It was founded in 1965 by father Vincenzo Barbieri. Today COOPI is present in 33 countries across Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, with both emergency and development projects carried out by expatriate staff (on average 150 people per year) and national staff. The main institutional financiers are the European Union, the UN agencies, the Italian Government, local authorities and other European Governments.

Description of the role

The Emergency Coordinator is part of the Emergency Unit team in HQ and will contribute to the achievement of the strategic objectives and actions of the Unit as indicated in the relevant Action Plan 2023-2025. The emergency coordinator, under the guidance of the Emergency Unit manager, is responsible for planning and implementing COOPI’s humanitarian response in the first phase of emergency interventions. Furthermore, the Emergency Coordinator will work in collaboration with the Emergency Unit staff and with the various support offices at the headquarters to support regional and country coordination in the constant analysis of the main humanitarian crises through the preparation of internal SITREPs and the review of ongoing programs/strategies in the event of a rapid deterioration of the humanitarian crisis in the countries/areas where COOPI is present. The Emergency Coordinator supports in the planning of new interventions and in the implementation of emergency activities in coordination with the other International Activities Development Units. Finally, the coordinator will support the Emergency Unit in providing internal training on emergency management and in preparing the same training modules for COOPI staff at home and abroad.

Main responsibilities

• Conduct an in-depth needs assessment in the areas targeted for the first emergency response
• In line with the results of the needs assessments and the strategic priorities of the Emergency Unit, develop project proposals to be submitted to international donors and private foundations
• Guarantee a constant presence and active participation in the coordination hubs (cluster meetings, coordination meetings, etc) with local and international stakeholders, increasing the visibility of COOPI’s intervention
• Responsible for implementing the first emergency response, in coordination with the emergency team deployed in the field
• Provide input and analysis to support the design of a possible medium-term strategy for the COOPI mission in the country/area in question
• Guarantee compliance with COOPI’s values, Code of Ethics and internal procedures
• Collaborate with finance and administrative colleagues on an ad hoc basis to plan budgets, including establishing monthly forecasts and ensuring that budget items are spent appropriately
• Support the Head of Emergency Unit in providing up-to-date humanitarian and contextual crisis analysis to regional coordinators and field staff, in order to facilitate strategic decision making related to emergency response
• In coordination with the human resources department, ensure training aimed at managing emergency interventions for COOPI staff involved in the emergency response programme
• Identify intervention opportunities and support regional coordinators in developing further funding proposals

Requirements

Essentials

• University / Post-University training, preferably in the field relating to International Cooperation
• Overall previous work experience of at least 5 years, in complex structures
• Excellent knowledge of French, Spanish and English
• Excellent ability to prioritize and organize work in compliance with pressing deadlines
• Excellent ability to change priorities and review emergencies
• Communication and relational skills with various internal and external interlocutors
• Flexibility, listening and confidentiality
• Stress resistance, availability for rapid response missions
• Interest and aptitude for working in an international environment
• Excellent knowledge of the Office package
• Respect for the values of the Organization
• Availability to carry out missions abroad for at least 30% of the time

Desirable

• Previous experience abroad in the field of humanitarian interventions
• Knowledge of Italian is a plus
• Previous experience with COOPI abroad

We reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application closing date, once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled, thanks for understanding.

Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. For more than 50 years of long-term support and constant presence in the field, COOPI has been engaged in breaking the cycle of poverty and responding to specific emergencies in numerous sectors, including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid, Health, Socio-Economical Services, Water and Sanitation, Human Rights, Education and Training, Migrations and Sustainable Energy.