Job Description

Disaster Risk Management Officer (DRM Officer)

Position:

 1

Location:

Hudur

Reporting to:

Branch Coordinator  

Gob Grade

4

Line Manager for:

N/A

Background:

The Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is an independent, non-political humanitarian organization that was founded in April 1963 and was established with presidential decree No. 187 in 1965. It was then recognized by the ICRC in 1969 and in the same year became a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent societies.

Job Summary:

The Branch-level DRM Officer will be responsible for day-to-day implementation of tasks agreed by the project management team, liaison with community representatives and volunteers, management of allocated funds, and reporting to the branch coordinator and technical the disaster risk management director based Mogadishus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

·         Ensure timely implementation of planned activities in the branch, and alert the branch coordinator on any anticipated delays or other difficulties.

·         Establish close links with community representatives and volunteers in operational areas through continuous field presence, and provide day-to-day support and guidance in their work.

·         Providing technical support to the DRM and CVA components of the project at community level, including community based DRR, Disaster Preparedness (DP stocks, warehousing, logistics), cash distribution and preparedness activities – depending on technical profile and under the direction and guidance of branch coordinator.

·         Manage allocated funds in a diligent way, in accordance with plans and approved procedures.

·         Prepare regular activity and financial reports in accordance with agreed templates and standards and submit them to the branch coordinator.

·         Work closely with the branch finance officer, oversee budget implementation and discuss necessary action with the finance office, branch coordinator and DRM director.

·         Ensure diligent use of project vehicles and fuel consumption, according to agreed procedures.

·         Facilitate field visits by the coordination team and other SRCS staff, PNS partners and external visitors.

Strategic Partnerships & Donor Relationships

·         Provide support to external auditors on a variety of technical accounting issues

·         Participate in discussions with Bank officials on operational matters related to banking services

·         expandability and flexibility to meet the needs of the office

·         Participate in contract negotiations with suppliers, contractors and service providers

·         Preparing ad-hoc and monthly financial reports on project as needed.

Experiences and Qualifications

·         Bachelor of Disaster preparedness management Agriculture development studies Environmental studies, economics or relate field of studies.

·         At least 3 to 4 years’ experience in implementing DRR activities, disaster risk management and/or cash and voucher assistance programs.

·         Awareness of the main elements of the project management cycle                                                            

·         Proven experience in field work, community engagement

·         Proven experience in project monitoring and reporting

·         Basic experience in financial management and reporting

·         High motivation for improvement and ability to deliver in a challenging environment

·         Dedication, commitment integrity communication and reporting skills

·         Fluently spoken and written English

·         Fluent in Somali language

·         Teamwork, commitment to the RC/RC movement, integrity and personal conduct, sensitivity to diversity, flexibility and adaptability, initiative and direction, interpersonal skills, results focus; reporting.

·         coordination, planning, management of budget and resources, supervision and control, communication, networking, team management

Skills Required

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