Director - Disaster Risk Reduction
Job Description
Title: Director - Disaster Risk Reduction
Company Name: Save the Children
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's Degree, preferably in Social Sciences/Disaster Risk Management/Development Studies/International Development or relevant discipline
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ This position will lead and oversee (in collaboration with other technical staff) the development and delivery of a high quality, innovative, cost effective and sustainable program resulting in the development of disaster management plans and education continuity plans by school communities.
∎ S/he will provide overall technical oversight and guidance on capacity building, design and implementation of both disaster management plans and education continuity plans; education in emergencies and disaster risk response training for communities and schools.
∎ S/he will introduce best practices in risk reduction, training, coaching, and materials development strategies to ensure effective use with communities, schools, responsible government and partner entities.
∎ S/he will also provide technical and program oversight in the design and day-to-day management of implementation of disaster risk reduction. Document and disseminate innovation and good practices.
∎ S/he will collaborate closely with the Ministry of Education and key USAID Implementing Partners and other donors and key stakeholders.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum of 7 years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility for designing, managing, and implementing complex education programming in developing countries involving multiple stakeholders and implementing partners. Including 5 years' experience in design and implementation of school based disaster management plans and Education in Emergencies.
∎ At least three years of experience providing technical leadership on large-scale USAID funded projects and designing and implementing risk reduction and preparedness and education programming, preferably in Southeast Asia
∎ Demonstrated hands-on experience in developing standards for assessment systems, including for student learning outcomes, teacher performance, and school performance
∎ Ability to collaborate and liaise with senior MoE officials, other USAID implementing partners, other relevant education sector programs, and senior members of the donor community
∎ Proven track record managing a project team composed of several technical experts from multi-cultural backgrounds and fostering team work
∎ Strengths in inspiring and enabling others through training, and capacity building to realize organizational objectives.
∎ Strong oral, written, and presentations skills in English. Knowledge of Bangla language is required
Application Deadline: September 23, 2019
Company Information:
∎ Save the Children
∎ Business : The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Category: NGO/Development
