Job Description

Title: Senior Program Officer- DRR

Company Name: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters in Disaster Management/Geography and Environment/Earth and Environmental Science/Social Sciences/Development Studies/Governance and Development Studies from any recognized university/ institute.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 4 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Job Announcement for Senior Program Officer -DRR (American Red Cross)
∎ Duration of the contract: up to March 2024. (Highly Possibility to extend)
∎ Based in : Cox`s Bazar
∎ Reporting to: Program Coordinator (American Red Cross)
∎ The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world`s largest humanitarian organization, with 191-member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles, humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
∎ Job Purpose: The Senior Officer - DRR will be responsible for providing technical support to the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) in implementing the multi-hazard preparedness activities along with managing the allocated resources in close supervision of the Technical Manager - DRR under the `Comprehensive DRR and Community Resilience Building Program` in camp settlements and host community of Cox`s Bazar. S/he will be responsible for carrying out following responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Program Design and Implementation Support:
∎ Develop Plan of Action jointly with BDRCS DRR team Disaster Risk Management and Resilient Building Program Disaster Risk Reduction program team in developing and implementing Plan of Action (PoA) in the host community and educational institutions.
∎ Support BDRCS to facilitate Enhanced Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (EVCA) exercise/Community Risk Assessment (CRA) in local communities ensuring multi stakeholders' engagements.
∎ Support BDRCS in implementing Risk Reduction Action Plan (RRAP) developed by the communities in the host areas based on the EVCA/CRA.
∎ Support BDRCS team to strengthen disaster governance structure, disaster preparedness & response, mitigation, and livelihood activities in the host communities.
∎ Assist BDRCS PMO response and relief team as per need and requested by EOC/Response/Relief team.
∎ Support BDRCS to ensure community engagement and accountability principles of Red Cross/Red Crescent are always respected in all interventions.
∎ Assist BDRCS team in organizing and facilitating trainings, orientations, workshop, meetings, day observance, mock drill, and awareness sessions in host communities including educational institutions.
∎ Frequently visit the program areas and support the BDRCS field team in planning and monitoring activities and submit regular finding reports to the program team and line manager.
∎ Support BDRCS to develop training module, guideline, and IEC materials as per the program need.
∎ Ensure continuous monitoring of the progress of DRR activities undertaken based on plan of action.
∎ Supervise, mentor, and monitor assistant officers/mobilizers/field staff as per given structure and needs.
∎ Ensure project resources are used properly and in case of any misuse immediately bring it to the attention of senior management/line manager.
∎ Prepare event report, periodical reports and case study and share with respective person/department.
∎ Regular coordination with District administration, Upazila administration, Union Parishad, Schools, UzDMC, UDMC, WDMC, CPP, BDRCS sector, unit office and NHQ, IFRC, UNDP, development agencies and others relevant stakeholder to facilitate interventions in host communities.
∎ Capture learning from the interventions and share with program team to build synergy and engagement with other partners as necessary.
∎ Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
∎ Communication and Coordination:
∎ Coordinate with the Government counterpart and various stakeholders for effective coordination and policy dialogue for mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction interventions.
∎ Maintain and explore strategic partnerships with UN and non-UN system organizations, I/NGOs, and Government organization to ensure effective management and implementation of the Disaster Risk Management activities in Cox's Bazar.
∎ Liaise with regional, national, and local institutions and organizations specialized in Disaster Risk Reduction in support of ' best practices' for experience sharing and replication.
∎ Provide support to BDRCS DRR team in developing concept note/Terms of Reference (ToR) to meet up management and financial compliance/s in coordination with team members.
∎ Maintain regular coordination and communication with other component lead of Comprehensive DRR and Community Resilience Building Program.
∎ Monitoring, Reporting, Documentation, and Information Management:
∎ Maintain close coordination with BDRCS and IFRC MEAL team to comply with reporting and documentation needs along with ensuring appropriate flow of programme data and information for meeting up MEL/IM data needs.
∎ Support to communication colleagues of IFRC/BDRCS in developing content, branding materials for fundraising and meeting up donor compliances.
∎ Maintain close communication with MEL/PMER colleagues to ensure effective execution of monitoring checklists, quality checklists for quality programming.
∎ Align with the IFRC and donor requirements in terms of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and associated documentation.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Candidates having 4 years of experience in the field of Disaster Risk Management/Disaster Risk Reduction and at least 1 year's working experience at camp settlement in similar working arena is required.
∎ Working experiences on EPR portfolio in camps settlements would be an added qualification is preferrable.
∎ Red Cross and Red Crescent experience is preferrable.
∎ Professional understanding on DRR projects management cycle in Bangladesh is required.
∎ Strong Coordination and Communication skill is required.
∎ Academic background on DM/DRM is preferrable.
∎ Working experience in Disaster Risk Reduction / Management field is required.
∎ Program Budgeting and Financial understanding is required.
∎ Training Facilitation/Module Development is preferrable.
∎ Understanding on Core humanitarian principles, standard, Emergency Management is preferable.
∎ Advanced knowledge of written and spoken English.
∎ Fluent in speaking and writing Bangla.

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus
∎ Life & Medical Insurance
∎ Provident fund & Gratuity
∎ Medical reimbursement for staff and immediate family members.
∎ Other benefits as per Staff Regulation.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 7 Jan 2024

Company Information:
∎ 23 Dec 2023
∎ International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
∎ Business : The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, (IFRC) is the world`s largest humanitarian organisation. The IFRC Country Office in Bangladesh has worked alongside the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) for more than 30 years in humanitarian fields including disaster management, with a focus on the cyclone early warning and response programme in the coastal belt, and disaster preparedness and response during natural disasters.

Category: NGO/Development

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