Emergency Preparedness & Response Manager

About the role

The Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Manager supports the EPR Coordinator in planning, implementing, and monitoring IRC’s emergency preparedness and response activities across Nigeria. This role ensures the organization is ready to act quickly and effectively when crises arise, contributing to high‑quality humanitarian interventions.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the EPR Coordinator with risk analysis, contingency planning, and emergency assessments.
• Support the design, coordination, and implementation of response operations with sector teams and partners.
• Represent IRC in coordination forums and ensure alignment with humanitarian standards, donor requirements, and IRC policies.
• Maintain continuity of operations during emergencies, facilitating rapid decision‑making and internal/external communication.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response activities in the absence of the EPR Coordinator.
• Engage in resource mobilization, reporting, and learning processes to strengthen overall emergency readiness.

Required profile

• Proven experience in humanitarian emergency preparedness, response, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of risk analysis, contingency planning, and emergency assessment methodologies.
• Ability to coordinate multi‑sectoral teams and work effectively with partners and donors.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with capacity to represent the organization in coordination mechanisms.
• Commitment to IRC’s mission and humanitarian principles.

Required skills