Regional Humanitarian Preparedness and Response Coordinator

Plan International

. Support disaster preparedness, readiness, and response across 15 Asia Pacific Country Offices .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeBangkok • BangladeshMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in disaster risk management, including preparedness and response programs, with a strong focus on humanitarian standards and training. Capable of coordinating with diverse stakeholders and managing complex workloads in high-pressure environments.

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Disaster Risk ManagementHumanitarian StandardsTraining and FacilitationCash Voucher Assistance (CVA)Emergency Response Coordination

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Hard Skills

Disaster PreparednessEmergency Response ManagementRisk AnalysisTechnical Sector Expertise (CPiE, EiE, SRHRiE, WASHiE)Donor ReportingHumanitarian TrainingSphere StandardsCHS StandardsINEE MS on EiECPMS

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsFacilitation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCultural Sensitivity

Tools & Technologies

Humanitarian Preparedness DatabasesEmergency Response DashboardsArtificial Intelligence (AI) for Humanitarian Work

Industry Keywords

Humanitarian ResponseChildren in Crisis Fund (CiCF)Protection, Gender and InclusionSafeguardingContinuous Learning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support disaster preparedness, readiness, and response across 15 Asia Pacific Country Offices
Conduct quarterly hotspot and disaster-risk analyses and assess early warning systems
Facilitate implementation of the Ready to Respond (R2R) approach and Minimum Preparedness Actions (MPAs)
Manage the APAC humanitarian preparedness and emergency response databases and dashboard
Coordinate the APAC Children in Crisis Fund (CiCF) and draft donor reports
Facilitate Emergency Response Team (ERT), CVA, and other humanitarian training and capacity-building initiatives
Support rollout of the R2R approach to remaining Country Offices
Represent Plan International in AAP, CVA, GiHA, and other humanitarian technical networks
Support external coordination with UN agencies, NGOs, donors, clusters, and other humanitarian actors
Provide technical support and mentoring to Country Office representatives and humanitarian teams
Deploy during initial response or recovery phases as technical advisor or Deputy Emergency Response Manager, typically for 4–12 weeks initially or 4–8 weeks during recovery
Support rapid assessments, response plans, surge-capacity identification, real-time reviews, and lessons-learned documentation during emergencies
Promote Protection, Gender and Inclusion, safeguarding, PSHEA, CVA, and MPCA in emergency responses
Support Country Office strategy reviews and integration of disaster, conflict, and environmental risks
Strengthen learning, documentation, evidence generation, and knowledge sharing across the region

Requirements

What you’ll need

Documented experience in disaster risk management, including disaster preparedness, readiness, and managing response programmes
Documented experience from at least 2 major disaster events in disaster/high-risk environments
Documented experience as a trainer/facilitator on humanitarian issues, international humanitarian standards, and at least one technical sector: CPiE, EiE, CVA, SRHRiE, or WASHiE
Experience analysing internal and external factors, identifying crucial issues, setting objectives, and developing action plans
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Direct experience working with children and young people and understanding their needs and rights
Experience working with institutional donors/fundraisers
Experience using humanitarian standards including Sphere, CHS, INEE MS on EiE, CPMS, and other HSP standards
Experience promoting coordination and cooperation through networking and alliance building
Expertise in one technical sector such as CPiE, EiE, SRHRiE, or WASHiE
Familiarity with Cash Voucher Assistance (CVA) in emergency situations
Familiarity with gender in emergencies
Ability to manage complex workloads and tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and within a virtual team
Strong negotiation, facilitation, representation, influencing, and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) for humanitarian work
Cultural and social sensitivity and ability to work with partners and sector professionals
Commitment to humanitarian principles, standards, continuous learning, and new developments
Must be able to undertake 50–60% travel within and outside the region, often in hardship locations
Successful completion of required pre-employment safeguarding checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

50–60% travel both within and outside the region, including hardship locations
Pre-employment safeguarding checks and recruitment procedures aligned with Plan International policies
Equal opportunities and an inclusive workplace culture
Opportunities to support training, capacity building, learning, and professional development through humanitarian assignments