Job
Title: Project
Officer – Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (3 Job Vacancies)
Organisation: Uganda
Red Cross Society (URCS)
Duty Station:
Uganda
Reports to:
Project Manager
About US:
The Uganda Red Cross
Society (URCS) is the leading humanitarian organization in Uganda. Since its
inception in 1939 as a small women’s emergency organization, URCS has developed
over the years into a formidable well-respected humanitarian agency. In 1941,
it became a branch of the British Red Cross. The URCS was recognised by an
“Act of Parliament in 1964” and admitted as a member of International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent in 1965.
Job Summary: The Project Officer – Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management will be responsible for implementation of the Community Based
Disaster Risk Reduction/Management at the District level.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist Project Manager in developing
operational plans on weekly and monthly basis, reviewing activities
periodically; - Co-ordinate with DRR Manager for
effective implementation of the Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction/
Management (CBDRR) activities and to work with the community for the
roll-out of agreed project activities; - Ensure effective implementation of
CBDRR/M initiatives i.e. formation of DDMCs, HVCA, risk and resource
mapping and Disaster Preparedness Planning - Ensure that CBDRR is implemented
effectively in a good quality standards and ensuring consistency of the
work in accordance to the project goal and objectives; - Facilitate the development of early
warning systems as well as information dissemination to target
beneficiaries - Facilitate and organize training
programmes for the District Disaster Management Committees and the civil
society organizations officials; - Facilitate and organize field visits of
various stakeholders at field sides for effective implementation and
support to ensure sustainability; - Develop, maintain and improve work
coordination with local key stakeholder partners (District Authorities,
community, NGO, international bodies), to ensure the successful
implementation of the project activities; - Provide regular and follow up support to
communities’ organizations on CBDRR activities; - Develop progress reports periodically to
line manager, in order to ensure the provision of accurate and updated
information; - Ensure crosscutting issues (gender, CEA)
are incorporated into project implementation - Ensure program volunteers safety and
security, and ensure all RED CROSS policies and principles are upheld at
all time. - Undertakes any other tasks assigned by
supervisor).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a
Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster Management, Development Studies and or
Social Sciences or a related field from a reputable institution; - Post Graduate qualification in Project
Planning and Management, Disaster Risk Management, information Management
(PME&R) will be an added advantage. - Three years of work experience in
disaster risk management, emergency and development programme management,
preferably with non-government organizations and a good understanding of
relevant humanitarian and disaster risk management policy issues; - Experience of implementing best
practices - Strong interpersonal skills and
excellence as a team player - Proven experience in leading and
coordinating Rapid Needs Assessments, and starting up emergency response
projects. - High level of integrity
- Strong interpersonal and communication
skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues; - Positive, respectful attitude and
collaborative approach to diversity; - Track record in community mobilization,
technical training, facilitation and awareness raising activities; - Demonstrated attention to detail;
ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently as
well as cooperatively with team members; - Team player, self-motivated and
proactive on own initiative to set and achieve goals; - Highly motivated, self-starter able to
lead a process, engage others and create ownership;
How to Apply:
All candidates
should send their filled application forms, Download
Here, and attach your academic transcripts and certificates. The filled
application forms and academic transcripts and certificates can be e-mailed to;
[email protected] or hand delivered, and or by post to:
The Secretary
General,
Uganda Red Cross
Society,
Plot 551/555 Rubaga
Road,
P.O. Box 494,
Kampala, Uganda.
Email to:
[email protected]
Deadline: Monday 12th August 2019 by 5:00 p.m.
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