Regional Disaster Risk
Management Specialist (RDRMS)
Ref.-RESA 004/2012
Location: Based in any RESA
Country
Purpose of Job
The role is responsible for leading the Horn of Africa slow onset disaster preparedness and responses.
S/He will ensure that
Plan Country Strategic Plans and Country Programs and overalls Plan's
Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach is reflected in disaster
preparedness and responses.
Key Result Areas
Ensure that:
- Plan
RESA Countries are better prepared to effectively respond to various types
of disasters
- Plan
RESA countries have an experienced in house disaster response capacity to
be deployed in first days of disasters
- Plan
RESA DRM programmes are coordinated from effective networking and
fundraising
Competencies/Qualifications and Experience
- Degree
or Post Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline (development
studies, rural development, economics, community development, agriculture,
public health, disaster risk manager) with experience in disaster
prevention, preparedness and humanitarian response, etc
- Training
in humanitarian frameworks (Sphere, HAP, People in AID and Good Enough
Guide)
- Fluency
in English language (writing/spoken/reading)
- Excellent
knowledge of computer application software
Desirable Skills and Competencies
- At
least five years experience working for a reputable international
humanitarian and development organization in emergencies
- Experience
in management of slow onset disasters in a conflict or post conflict
environment preferably in the Greater Horn of Africa
- Experience
in working in multi-country DRM programming
- Direct
experience of working with children and young people and in understanding
and responding to their needs and rights
- Strong
coordination skills in programming, resource management and safety and
security
- Strong
organizational, interpersonal, communication and persuasion skills.
Flexible, reliable, culturally sensitive, positive attitude, ability to
work under pressure, and a feel for the way Plan operates and our target
groups
- Savvy,
aggressive excited and energized by challenges/opportunities, contribute
to positive changes and not be part of the problem complaining about the
challenges
- Commitment
to continuous learning and willingness to keep abreast of new developments
in the field (DRM and humanitarian issues in general)
Terms of Employment:
- Grade :
E
- Location
:'Any country in the Region of Eastern & Southern Africa
- Work
environment: Insecure, remote e.g. Greater Horn of Africa
- Travel
requirements : 60%
Please submit a full CV and two names of referees toplan.resajob@plan-international.org
Closing date will be
Friday June 1st 2012.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be notified.
Reference and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan's Child Protection Policy.