Regional Coordinator - AHP

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Job Description

The Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) is a regional peak body on disability, provides leadership as well as supports national organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), donor and development partners as well as civil society and the private sector in the pursuit to ensure that persons with disabilities live in an inclusive, barrier-free and rights-based society in Pacific Island countries and territories.

This role will lead and coordinate the four-year Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) Regional Capacity-Building Program funded by the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP). The aim of the role is to build the capacity of national level OPDs in 5 Pacific Island countries to engage meaningfully and strategically in disability inclusive disaster preparedness and response efforts in the Pacific – including those being implemented under the AHP – in line with the priorities identified in PDF’s ‘Disability Inclusive Preparedness for Response’ Strategy. The Multi-Country Coordinator - AHP will play a leadership role to enable the meaningful involvement of Pacific OPDs in the AHP Pacific Disaster Ready program and will engage regional disaster preparedness and response stakeholders to promote disability inclusion. The Pacific Disaster Ready program has a specific focus on the 5 pilot countries including Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, PNG and Timor Leste. S/he will report to the Manager Humanitarian / Emergency.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Support provided to PDF’s current work in DRR and preparedness for response
Coordination of the continued development and implementation of the PDF Pacific preparedness for response strategy, incorporating and aligning with the Pacific Disaster Ready program  Provision for cohesive leadership internally in this programme of work  Partnerships relevant to this work are brokered and maintained, engaging regional disaster preparedness and response stakeholders to promote disability inclusion
2. Successful coordination and management of the implementation of the PDF Regional Capacity-Building Program
Key objectives include collaboration with CBM Australia to collectively: Develop and manage the work plan and strategic direction for this work, including communicating with PDF leadership and members Develop and apply a DRR and preparedness for response capacity building plan for national OPDs in the five Pacific Disaster Ready priority countries ensured Deliver regular capacity development, mentoring and communications for national OPDs in the five priority countries in the Pacific Disaster Ready program ensured Develop guidelines, training materials, resources and policies, to strengthen disability inclusive DRR and preparedness for response Contribute to increasing knowledge and skills of AHP partners in inclusive humanitarian preparedness and response ensured Assist and contribute to advocacy efforts, and monitoring of the AHP partners Disaster Ready programs to ensure inclusion targets are met and identify gaps in their inclusion approaches
3. Program planning, monitoring and reporting
Progress of the AHP Pacific Disaster Ready Program’s contribution the PDF strategy is monitored, gaps and opportunities identified for complementary activities PDF Regional Capacity Building program is evaluated and monitored, and accurate and timely reports prepared Annual reflection and work planning activities conducted Monitoring and management of the budget for the PDF Regional Capacity Building Program Support provided for National OPDs in Pacific Disaster Ready priority countries in managing program budget, work planning and reporting ensured
4. Stakeholder support, communication and networking ensured
Support and regular communication provided to relevant OPD members, providing accurate advice and information ensured Database of current information, projects tracking and opportunities relating to disability inclusive DRR and preparedness for response in each country is maintained Representation of PDF, attend relevant meetings as required  Networking with mainstream humanitarian NGOs and agencies and regional stakeholders to influence and strengthen their inclusive practice Regular communication with CBM Australia maintained to implement the PDF Regional Capacity Building Program
5. PDF's image and value standards demonstrated and promoted
Collaborate with other teams in the organisation for the benefit of the organisation Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards Uphold and demonstrate the organisation's image and values

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Business Performance	Manage the performance of the organisation.
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Resource Management	Deliver results through the efficient and effective allocation and use of supplies , equipment and people.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Documentation	Communicate using formal business writing.
Communication	Exchange information through verbal communication
Business Performance	Manage the performance of the organisation.
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Resource Management	Deliver results through the efficient and effective allocation and use of supplies , equipment and people.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Documentation	Communicate using formal business writing.
Communication	Exchange information through verbal communication
Customer
Customer Commitment	Demonstrate a commitment to customer service - both internal and external customers.
Relationship Building	Build beneficial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Social and Cultural Awareness	Respond respectfully and effectively to people of different cultural and social backgrounds.
Customer Commitment	Demonstrate a commitment to customer service - both internal and external customers.
Relationship Building	Build beneficial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Social and Cultural Awareness	Respond respectfully and effectively to people of different cultural and social backgrounds.
People
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Humanities / Social Science	Also international development

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Experience in Disaster Ready (DRR) is an advantage
2. Demonstrated skill and experience in capacity building and training (in disability and/or inclusion is an advantage)
3. Technical skill and experience in DRR and/or Humanitarian sector
4. Successful leadership and management of programmes and policy advocacy in national, regional and global settings
5. Proven ability to work on multiple projects, tight deadlines and busy schedules
6. Experience in monitoring and evaluation of programmes
7. Strong written and report writing skills are essential
8. Strong communication, presentation, creative and critical thinking skills
9. Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Strong written and spoken English language proficiency
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Driver’s License

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Chief Executive Officer
DPO members
Manager, Preparedness Emergency & Respond Unit (PERU)
All staff
External
NGO’s / CSO’s
UN Agencies
Stakeholders
Board Members

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Achiever	Puts in effort to achieve a desired result or goal and is motivated by this end and the overall accomplishment.
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Interpersonal Styles
Perceptive	Shows keen insight and understanding of issues or situations.
Realistic	Shows concern for facts and reality, rejecting the impractical.
Self Sufficient and Assured	Readily copes with situations without recourse/need of others, showing confidence and belief in oneself and one's own abilities
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Holistic thinker	Considers issues/situations as a whole rather than analysing or dissecting the parts.
Initiative	Takes action and makes decisions without the help or advice of other people.