Job Title: Emergency Response Co-ordinator
Organisation: BRAC International
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Country
Representative
Representative
About US:
BRAC is one of the world’s
largest Non-Governmental Development Organization working in a number of
countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs and it is
registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development
approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent
Empowerment and Micro-finance.
largest Non-Governmental Development Organization working in a number of
countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs and it is
registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development
approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent
Empowerment and Micro-finance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In
charge of carrying out country risk assessment for designing emergency
response strategies, and implementation of plans considering
internationally accepted standards. - Responsible
for developing and maintaining a strong collaborative and networking
partnership with key stakeholders, and community partners for involvement
in emergency management activities. - Developing
concept notes/proposals and reports by gathering information on country
situation and becoming familiar with requirements and guidelines of
various funders and engaging in fundraising activities for the country, in
the field of disaster management and emergency response. - In
charge of coordinating and following up country programs to ensure
technical inputs for preparing concept notes, proposals, reports and
presentations. - Regularly
monitor country safety and security situations, and provide necessary
emergency support to country management. - Perform
any other duties as may be assigned by the country representative
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should preferably hold a Masters in Social Sciences, Development
Studies, Disaster Management, Geography and Environmental Studies or any
other comparative university degree. - A
minimum of three years of relevant work experience in emergency response
and disaster risk reduction. - Prior
experience with different aspects of project management including
development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and
supervision of environmental experts. - Past
exposure and experience in
developing proposals,
budget, situation reports, action plans and brief notes and presentations. - Skills
of self-awareness, cultural diversity, flexibility and adaptability. - Excellent
written and oral English communication skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates are encouraged to send their application letters,
Curriculum Vitae (including bio-data such as: Date of birth, Education
qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at least 3 referees),
Scanned copies of academic documents, and a day time contact number to: [email protected].
interested candidates are encouraged to send their application letters,
Curriculum Vitae (including bio-data such as: Date of birth, Education
qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at least 3 referees),
Scanned copies of academic documents, and a day time contact number to: [email protected].
Deadline: 24th July, 2015.
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