Title: Project Officer, DRR
Company Name: The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Chattogram
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Disaster Management/Geography and Environmental Science, or any relevant field.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Duration of contract:1 Year (with possibility of extension).
∎ Project Name : Supporting Children Resilience to Disasters through School Safety activities.
∎ Report to: Program Manager, Health Dept. NHQ, Dhaka through Unit Officer.
∎ Job Summary: Under the supervision of the DRR Officer at NHQ, the Project Officer- DRR is responsible for the effective planning and implementation of project activities in Chittagong district of Bangladesh based on approved plans. In consultation with the Unit level officer, he/she will provide the necessary support to the volunteers in the roll out of day-to-day activities.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Support field assessments, including community risk assessments, baseline and end line surveys, data collection, documentation, and dissemination of relevant information at field level.
∎ Support the identification and selection of community areas and beneficiaries for DRR interventions based on an approved selection criterion.
∎ Support the adaption of relevant IEC materials, messages and tools for targeted audiences at community level.
∎ Support the rollout of training, coaching, mentoring and supervision of volunteers at Unit level and within the target district.
∎ Plan and facilitate community meetings, awareness sessions, mock drills and simulations in schools and communities as per plan.
∎ Establish and strengthen coordination mechanisms with relevant stakeholders such as School, DMCs, etc. at district and community level.
∎ Support the establishment and strengthening of community engagement and accountability mechanisms, including systems for managing complaints and feedback.
∎ Attend and participate in relevant DRR stakeholder coordination meetings activities at district and community level.
∎ Prepare and submit quarterly and monthly detailed workplans and budgets to guide activity implementation at field level.
∎ Prepare and submit quality and timely narrative and financial reports on project implementation as per agreed schedule.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 25 to 35 years
∎ At least 2 years operational field experience in working with DRR/DRM interventions with reputable organisations in Bangladesh.
∎ Should have knowledge and understanding of DRM strategies, policies, and frameworks for Bangladesh.
∎ Strong background in implementation of disaster risk reduction interventions in development and humanitarian contexts.
∎ Experienced in organizing and facilitating trainings, workshops and meetings for local communities (both adults and children).
∎ Proven experienced in working with schools, Disaster management committees, communities, local governments, line agencies, and other humanitarian organizations.
∎ Knowledge and skills in project management (assessments, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation).
∎ Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members in a diverse cultural environment.
∎ Excellent communication (written and verbal), coordination, managing skills.
∎ Strong problem identification, analytical and problem-solving skills.
∎ Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
∎ Excellent in operating MS office software and use of technology in program management.
Salary: Tk. 45000 (Monthly)
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 6 Jul 2023
Company Information:
∎ 26 Jun 2023
∎ The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
∎ Business : Red Cross - Red Crescent movement is the largest volunteer organization in the world. Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) is a national society of the movement, constituted on 31 March 1973 by the President`s Order No. 26 of 1973 with retrospective effect from 16 December 1971. This is the biggest humanitarian organization in Bangladesh. As an auxiliary to the government, the Society provides humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable people over the last 48 years and has undertaken a wide range of activities in humanitarian response, disaster management, health, capacity building and in promoting Red Cross/ Red Crescent ideals and principles.
Category: NGO/Development
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Source: bdjobs.com