Job Description

Title: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Officer

Company Name: Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Kurigram

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Minimum Bachelor, preferably Master's or equivalent degree in Social Work, Social Science, Disaster Management, or any relevant disciplines.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 1 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Disaster Management, Disaster Recovery, Disaster Risk Reduction, DRR, DRR strategies
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

Job Context:
∎ HI has been operating in Bangladesh since 1997, implementing emergency and development actions aimed at improving the protection, quality of life, and the promotion of rights of vulnerable individuals, including people with disabilities. HI`s current operations are centered Northern (Kurigram) and Southern parts (Cox Bazar). Currently, HI`s major operation is located in FDMN ( Forcibly Displaced Myanmar National/Rohingya refugee in a) camp in Cox Bazar with 3 field offices; Cox, Ukhiya, and Teknaf. HI- Bangladesh country strategy/startup ( 2021-2023) with one of the great focuses to create an operational balance between developmental and emergency operation; hence while maintaining the current emergency operation in Cox Bazar; HI is also extensively working to further expand the program to others part of the country including host community of Cox`s Bazar. HI, current operation in Bangladesh mainly includes disability-inclusive extreme poverty graduation project, Inclusive Sports and Education, Health and Rehabilitation, Protection and MHPSS, Inclusive Humanitarian Responses, Inclusive Education, and Atlas Logistic (H2H logistic support), etc. and operation is currently funded by BPRM, UNHCR, WFP, UNICEF, ECHO, HI Federation.
∎ Number of staff: Around 274 National staff and 06 international staff
∎ HI is currently looking for a DRR Officer for its Socio-economic Empowerment of Extreme Poor and Poor People Living in Flood-prone District of Bangladesh, Kurigram project.
∎ The overall goal of the project is 1. Persons with disabilities and their households in rural Bangladesh are economically empowered and exercise their rights on an equal basis with others 2. Households including persons with disabilities in Kurigram districts graduate out of extreme poverty and out of poverty, have better access to services, and are less vulnerable to shocks and natural disasters.
∎ Under this project, DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction) Officer will ensure all types of DRR support to poor and extremely poor people including people with disabilities to contribute to poverty graduation processes. S/he will provide different support like DRR Preparedness, Response, and Mitigation measures in the project areas. S/he will ensure mobilizing local resources, building the capacity of community volunteers, working closely with Rehabilitation Officers and Livelihood Officers, and regularly communicating and consulting with the Technical units.
∎ Job Location: Kurigram
∎ Type of Contract: Fixed-term
∎ Duration of the Contract: As early as possible to April 2025.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Participate in baseline study along with Rehab & livelihood Officers as per project methodologies and focusing DRR issues, opportunities, and challenges of beneficiaries in the target areas;
∎ Prepare training module, support parents & caregivers to develop early learning toys and material with local material & tutorials, disaster risk reduction, provide support to parents, and caregivers; provide training to the target group;
∎ Monitor project activities, check quality implementation and follow-up beneficiaries files on need assessment for inclusive DRR;
∎ Vulnerability Capacity Analysis (VCA) and developing a contingency plan for the local community at the village level
∎ HI DRR Officer will conduct VCA and facilitate community people in developing a contingency plan. A total of 12 contingency plans will be developed in a participatory process.
∎ Follow up on services with the beneficiaries at home and provide support as per need and project interventions;
∎ HI DRR Officer will provide training to the members of SHGs and the community on inclusive DRR and mitigation measures. In this regard, the learning from the existing project will be rolled out in the new areas.
∎ HI DRR Officer will be responsible to carry out the activities. HI Accessibility Officer and RO will be the contributors to the accomplishment of the intervention. Moreover, HI RO will take measures for adaptation at the HH level based on individual needs and the DRR perspective.
∎ HI, the Technical team and HI DRR Officer will develop the training module to provide training to 20 participants who will later facilitate inclusive DRR planning at the community level.
∎ Capacity building and supporting community volunteers/ caregivers in organizing a regular session on awareness-raising and DRR activities for all.
∎ Build a network with concerned stakeholders i.e. Union Parishad, Dist and Upazila Disaster management department (PIO/DRRO), Upazila social service department, training institutes, and other NGOs working in the relevant field;
∎ Respect HI technical policies, methods, and approaches to ensure quality during project implementation;
∎ Keep smooth communication with Technical Advisor-HI for any technical issue;
∎ Prepare monthly report, event report, and monitoring mission report;
∎ Any other tasks requested by the line manager.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 25 years
∎ Preferably 01 years of similar or relevant job experience with any international/national NGO
∎ Working experience on DRR activities and child rights program
∎ Proven ability to advise on disability/vulnerability issues is desirable
∎ Experience in the humanitarian context, preferably in the field of rehabilitation is preferable;
∎ Experience of working in Livelihood is an advantage
∎ Have the capacity to maintain close relationships with partners, stakeholders, and clients
∎ Strong teamwork approach
∎ Knowledge of disability and development issues in Bangladesh
∎ Experience in organizing sports events and skills in co-curricular activities will be an advantage
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Salary: Tk. 55654 - 58993 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 21 May 2022

Company Information:
∎ 10 May 2022
∎ Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh
∎ Address : House 3/A, Road 36, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ Web : https://hi.org/en/index
∎ Business : Business: Handicap International (HI) is an international aid organization specializing in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political, and non-profit making works alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, whatever the context, assisting them and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organization has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergencies. It operates as a federation made up of eight associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) that provide human and financial resources, manage projects, and raise awareness of Handicap International`s actions and campaigns.

HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. HI promotes an inclusive approach by focusing on access to services for all whenever possible rather than developing specific actions for persons with disabilities. HI works with persons with disabilities and with their families, their communities, and society. The main office is based in Dhaka, and presently there are 4 project offices (Kurigram, Sitakundu, Ukhiya, and Teknaf) and 1 coordination office (Cox Bazar).

Presently HI Bangladesh is implementing projects on integrating disability in community-based disaster risk reduction and response; economic empowerment of extremely poor persons with disabilities; mainstreaming disability in livelihood interventions; support to refugees and surrounding communities, capacity building of professional associations; and support to Disabled People`s Organizations; among others.

Category: NGO/Development

: Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply with the latest CV with 3 References (Current & Last Supervisor only) including the Head of HR of the current employer to bdjobs.com by Saturday, 21 May 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and they will be preferred in case of equal qualifications with other candidates.HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and policies (PSEAH, Child Protection, etc.). HI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.HI is committed to a workplace that is safe for all people to grow professionally regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or race. HI extends this commitment to equality and Do No Harm to all staff, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries. A strong commitment to these values, the humanitarian principles with a focus on equity and inclusion. A competitive candidate will uphold and implement these values in their personal and professional lives.Any sort of persuasion by the person, phone, email, or other means in this regard will automatically disqualify the candidate. The selected employee should clearly understand that all final offers of employment are contingent upon the successful reference check, the pre-employment screening will be performed for all selected applicants. Please be noted that this position will be confirmed after confirmation of the award.