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• Actively coordinate the implementation and
  localization of Plan global DRM and Climate change strategies and policies
• Steer the development and annual reviews
  of disaster preparedness plans (DPP)
• Develop and manage the delivery of an
  emergency response Plans including all of its components: Program Plan,
  Funding Plan, Communication Plan, Capacity and capability Plan.
• Prepare and periodically update scenario
  and contingency plans taking into account the Uganda and neighboring
  countries geopolitical dynamics
• Build and strengthen capacity of Plan and
  its partner staff in emergencies preparedness and response in accordance
  with accepted principles and practices;
• Offer leadership to the strategic
  integration of DRM, Climate change and emergency programming in all five
  strategic objectives and the overall program approach, including CCCD
  standards, and sponsorship commitment.
• In charge of establishing and maintaining
  close and constructive working relationships with other Humanitarian NGOs,
  UN agencies, the Government of Uganda, bilateral and multilateral donors,
  and other principle stakeholders.
• Work in liaison with the Resource
  Mobilization team to identify funding opportunities and support
  development of project concept notes and proposals for funding
• Develop and manage structures and systems
  for efficient and effective disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness
  and response and climate change mitigation;
• Oversee the work of partner organizations
  and staff and appraise the staff performance of project facilitator(s) to
  ensure quality delivery of the project at all stages of project
  implementation
• Prepare and submit project progress
  reports and provide feedback to Plan and partners based on observations
  from the field, ensure that the reports are of good quality, accurate,
  timely and follow formats provided.
• Manage DRM, climate change and emergency
  project resources efficiently and effectively in accordance with Plan
  Uganda policies and guidelines; and in compliance with grant conditions.
• Provide leadership to the efficient
  utilization and timely accountability of funds allocated to implementing
  partners
• Organize regular project performance
  reviews with the key project stakeholders and address emerging bottlenecks
• Develop a system for capturing,
  documenting and disseminating Plan’s experiences, lesson learnt and best
  practice both internally and externally.
• Prepare regular emergency situation
  reports and other required documents
• Regularly review MOUs and contractual
  agreements
• Ensure compliance with Plan policies,
  procedures and strategies e.g. Child Protection

• The ideal candidate should hold a Degree
  in Social Sciences, Economics, Business administration, Finance,
  development studies, entrepreneurship or Disaster Risk Management
• Additional training in Sphere or any
  Humanitarian Work principles and standards, or project planning and
  management will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five years’ experience ,  three of which in implementing of
  disaster risk reduction and/or disaster preparedness interventions at
  local or national level, preferably with an International Non-Governmental
  Organization.
• Detailed working knowledge in disaster
  management, risk reduction and climate change mitigation approaches and
  its application in development projects;
• Past experience in team management; and
  proven experience in working with and managing a multiplicity of partners;
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work
  cooperatively with local partners
• Computer literacy skills i.e. Knowledge of
  Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation,
  Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web based research

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