Overview

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) World Service is seeking a Roving Emergency Coordinator (Part-Time Consultancy) to provide immediate technical and operational support to their global humanitarian efforts during crisis situations.

Key Responsibilities

Deploy rapidly to support country programs during large-scale emergencies or significant crises.
Conduct rapid needs assessments and provide operational and technical guidance.
Support the scaling-up of emergency interventions, including proposal development and coordination with partners.
Provide remote technical support and deliver training on emergency preparedness, response strategies, and humanitarian standards.
Assist in strengthening country-level humanitarian mechanisms, including Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans.
Support the Global Humanitarian Coordinator in managing the LWF Emergency Roster and coordinating rapid responses.
Represent LWF during deployments, liaising with UN agencies, INGOs, and other humanitarian actors.

Requirements

University degree in a relevant field (e.g., emergency response, social sciences, development studies); postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in humanitarian emergency response, preferably in field settings.
Proven ability to conduct capacity building and deliver training in emergency contexts.
Experience in rapid assessments, proposal development, and implementing emergency projects is essential.
Technical expertise in Education in Emergencies (EiE) or Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) is highly advantageous.
Experience working with UN clusters, inter-agency coordination mechanisms, and NGO platforms is desirable.
Ability to operate effectively in complex, insecure environments with adaptability, flexibility, and resilience.
Advanced proficiency in English required.
Fluency in French, Spanish, or Arabic is highly desirable.
Skills in leadership, accountability, people management, communication, resourcefulness, analytical thinking, facilitation, negotiation, project management, and networking.