Background information
The is an international development, research and training
organization with over 80 years of grassroots experience working in people‐centered and sustainable
development programs in Africa and Asia.
Job Summary
The Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction Manager will
report to the Country Director
The post holder is expected to support the implementation of the
Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction ( CMDRR ) activities and to deliver
on capacity building in CMDRR.
He/She will also work with the Regional Applied Learning Manager
to execute various transfer of learning activities when called upon.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
- Facilitate
the implementation of CMDRR Project of IIRR.
- Monitor
the CMDRR program implementation by partners
- Building
partner’s capacity in project/management and program strategy with focus
on mentoring, coaching and training.
- Developing
collaborative relationships with strategic partners, donors, and key
stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of IIRR CMDRR strategy and
sustainability of partners.
- Manage
advice, support and guide the existing portfolio of partners.
- Review
and validate the partners’ reporting on a regular basis to monitor the
progress and verify the projects are implemented in accordance with IIRR’s
requirements.
- Together
with the Finance Section, analyze the consistency of the financial and
narrative reports of partners, and their consistency with the project
progress on the field.
- Improve
quality and delivery with partners.
- Make
regular visits to the partners if relevant and if necessary.
- Organize
and facilitate workshop and training on CMDRR.
- Prepare
a training and workshop report including follow up plan.
Qualifications
- A
minimum of a Masters Degree in any of the social sciences.
Competencies / Attributes / Knowledge and Skills:
- Proven
knowledge and skills in implementing CMDRR Projects;
- Analytical
and innovative problem-solving ability;
- Demonstrated
ability to handle complex process and information integration issues;
- Extensive
theoretical background and practical experience in organization
development, civil society engagement, communication, lobbying and NRM.
- Ability
to coordinate major capacity building needs assessment, planning,
development and implementation of capacity building initiatives;
- Ability
to maintain effective working relations both as a team member and team
leader;
- Ability
to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan
and those under his/her supervision.
- Proven
interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective
working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-interest,
multiethnic environment.
Experience:
- Experience
in training and facilitation of CMDRR.
- Minimum
of Seven (7) years of relevant work experience in coordination with NGOs
and/or donor organizations.
- Experience
in building the capacity of organizations and community institutions like
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) communities in CMDRR.
- Understanding
of Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR)strategies
- Experience
and knowledge of proposal writing, program budgeting, M& E.
- Ability
to work independently, with limited supervision and in a team.
- Strong
interpersonal skills and professional maturity.
Special working conditions:
- The
incumbent may have to work odd and/or long hours at a time to complete
special requests for projects.
- Commitment
to the realization of team goals, objectives and targets
Interested candidates are to apply by email with an up to date
CV and cover letter including contacts of 3 referees and current remuneration
package.
Closing date for applications is 19th December, 2012 before 5pm
to:
Human Resources and Administration Officer,
International Institute for Rural Reconstruction,
Africa Regional Center,
Human Resources and Administration Officer,
International Institute for Rural Reconstruction,
Africa Regional Center,
P. O. Box 66873-00800, Nairobi,
Email: recruitment@iirr.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
