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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;
vacancies@redcrossug.org 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:
vacancies@redcrossug.org

Deadline: Monday 12th August 2019 by 5:00 p.m.

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