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Job Offer: Senior Advisor, Pacific Disaster Risk Management Programme (Project Management):Central Agency Shared ServicesJob description:Job Description(Secondment or Fixed Term to30 November2024)»Manage the working relationships with NEMA, external subject matter and technical experts, MFAT, and Pacific Island National Disaster Management Offices »Coordinate the programme deliverables between MFAT and NEMA »Ensure the effective delivery of the Pacific Programme This position is located in New Zealand (Wellington preferred but not essential). Ko wai m?tou | About The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) provides national leadership abilities to New Zealand’s distributed emergency management system. NEMA’s primary focus is on the performance and capcapability of the emergency management system as a whole, across all hazards and all risks and the 4 Rs of risk reduction, readiness, response and recovery. We are going through an exciting phase of growth and there will be more opportunities with NEMA over the coming months. NEMA values diversity and inclusion. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our communities. We value and respect the contributions of our people with diverse backgrounds, practices, expertise and perspectives. We support flexible ways of working that bring out the best in you. NEMA recognises the continuing partnership Te Tiriti o Waitangi between M?ori and the Crown. We are committed to doing our part to deliver on the Crown’s commitments to M?ori under Te Tiriti. We strive to actively build te Ao M?ori perspectives and capcapability into our day to day work, values and practices. function Purpose / Kaupapa T?ranga The International Engagement Team / Whakawhitiwhiti Ao Wh?nui is responsible for coordinating NEMA’s international relationships and engagements; promoting international cooperation and coordination; enhancing disaster readiness and response; and to track and report on NEMA’s international activities. MFAT and NEMA are committed to New Zealand providing an effective and timely response to disasters globally and in the Pacific, and to improved levels of resilience and enhanced capcapability for risk reduction, readiness, response and recovery from disasters in the Pacific. This is carried out through the Pacific Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Programme, funded by MFAT and managed by the International Engagement Team of NEMA through a Memorandum of knowledge. expertise & practice / Tohunga & Wheako » A significant tertiary qualification or an equivalent body of knowledge and practice » Significant practice in managing programmes and projects to deliver expected results, preferably international development programmes » practice in procurement and contract management in a government context » practice in persuading, influencing, building and maintaining effective collaborative relationships » Knowledge of Pacific Island nations and culture, and the Pacific context » capability to identify, manage and minimise risks Knowledge of aid programmes, emergency management processes, and the Machinery of Government would be an advantage. As a Senior Advisor, Pacific Disaster Risk Management Programme (Project Management), you will bring the following attributes: Personal Attributes / ?huatanga Whaiaro » Excellent report writing and communication expertise » Flexibility of approach/thinking, able to adapt in constantly changing circumstances » Comfortable facilitating a collaborative work environment, with a constant eye on completing the objective and goals of the Team » Anticipates complex problems and watches for tell-tale indicators that warrant intervention » Able to manage without authority and ensure work gets completed effectively and on time » Discretion and tact. Ta matou e tuku|What we offer We offer a dedicated and supportive team, flexible work options and the opportunity to apply your expertise and practice to a workforce that is committed to building the capcapability of the National Emergency Management System and strives to champion our communities. NEMA has a collaborative and innovative culture where our people thrive to adhere to best practice while constantly challenging the status quo. If you want to be part of an agency working to build resilience and growth to protect New Zealanders, we want to hear from you. Whakaritenga Haumaru | Security Requirements Due to the security requirements of this function, candidates must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident. How to submit the application:Please select 'Apply' to download a position description or apply. If you have any questions, contact international@nema.govt.nzApplications closeThursday 3 November 2022Skills:
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