NZ Disaster Response Partnership Fund Manager
Wellington
Category Consultancy Jobs
The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders. Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui. Fund Manager Partner with Aotearoa New Zealand NGOs to help people impacted by offshore disasters Contribute to the New Zealand Governments response to humanitarian emergencies Manage a portfolio of disaster-related response activities Lead the Ministrys engagement with Aotearoa New Zealand NGOs involved in international humanitarian action Krero m te tranga - About the role Youll be the Fund Manager for our New Zealand Disaster Response Partnership (NZDRP).
This means youll manage the Ministrys mechanism for partnering with NGOs that deliver protection and assistance to communities in need of humanitarian assistance offshore. In this varied role you will: Administer NZDRP contestable funding rounds Manage NZDRP activities through the activity lifecycle Develop and manage our humanitarian relationships with partner NGOs and the Council for International Development Advise on NZDRP allocations and delivery, portfolio insights, and policy guidelines Engage in knowledge sharing and collective learning opportunities with NGO partners. For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.
The salary range for this role is between $85,118 and $115,160 total fixed remuneration. We expect to appoint around the midpoint of $100,139 negotiable depending on skills and experience. The total remuneration is inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.
M wai te mahi nei? Who are we looking for? If you think youd tick these boxes (or even most of them) wed like to hear from you: Minimum three years of experience managing projects in the Humanitarian and/or International Development sector, or equivalent experience in a different sector Knowledge of grant or project management Well developed written and oral communication skills Solid numeracy skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel Sound analytical skills, with an ability to track and analyse portfolio performance and benefits. Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Mori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Mori (the Mori worldview) into your work. If you are just starting on this journey thats OK too as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support. Please note: To undertake any Ministry offshore travel it is a requirement that the staff member (and any accompanying family member) meet the health requirements for that country, including having the required up to date vaccinations relative to the intended destination as required for the health clearance by the Ministrys health provider. Ng hua o te mahi i te Manat Aorere - Why MFAT? We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, t.
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