Regional Emergency Response Advisor (English-Speaking Africa)

About the role

The STRIDES Regional Emergency Response Advisor supports outbreak response planning, coordination and implementation across English-speaking Africa, ideally bringing prior experience with high-consequence pathogens such as viral hemorrhagic fevers. The role aligns country programmes with STRIDES leadership's direction, tracks and reports on response efforts, and leads coordination with technical, finance and operations teams to mobilize resources. It is based in Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Lead outbreak response and preparedness activities in line with STRIDES emergency response protocols and in-country incident management systems, and coordinate day-to-day response across technical, operational and administrative teams.
• Standardize response processes across countries, including reporting templates, deployment trackers and coordination tools, and integrate lessons learned into tools and guidance.
• Provide technical direction to project staff, mentor junior emergency response staff and partners, and lead project design, planning, implementation and capacity building.
• Manage collaboration with the research and evaluation team, and lead the development and dissemination of tools, reports, papers and intervention materials.
• Contribute to business development: pursue opportunities, lead proposal research and capture/proposal work, and represent the organization at external meetings and conferences.
• Work with the Finance team on response budgets, spending forecasts and cost monitoring, and oversee emergency procurement, consultant deployments and surge staffing.
• Coordinate with the MEL team to track response activities and milestones, review situation reports, draft sponsor reports and present progress to donors.
• Review technical work plans and budgets, and ensure deliverables meet best practices and contractual obligations.

Required profile

• Ideal background in outbreak response, preferably with experience with high-consequence pathogens.
• Solid knowledge of standards, operational processes and procedures in the technical field, and ability to manage projects and set priorities.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of a specific technical area and related concepts.
• Relevant computer software skills.