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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is hiring a Disaster Management Project Officer, based in Beira.
Background
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with 192 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.
Organizational Context
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. The IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. The IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services. The IFRC re-established a Country Office for the response to Cyclone Idai and Kenneth in 2019 and to strengthen the long-term capacity of Mozambique Red Cross (CVM). The IFRC through its status agreement with the Government of Mozambique has set up structures in Beira and Maputo to better support the operations and to ensure capacity strengthening of the CVM, IFRC has been able to deploy through its global tools including surge staff and Emergency Response Units (ERUs) at the onset of the emergency. Mozambique remains to be a country prone to hydrological disasters which normally have extreme impacts on the country’s population and infrastructure. Mozambique has suffered multiple shocks, and over the past three (3) years, the most significant disasters affect the same areas. In January 2021, Tropical Cyclone Eloise caused heavy rainfall resulting in thousands of displaced people. The cyclone caused severe flooding in the same area that was just recovering from the 2019 cyclones and by tropical storm Chalane on 30 December 2020. With the aim of contributing to enhance the local preparedness and response of affected communities, as well as supporting the CVM´s Disaster Management and Disaster Risk Reduction activities, the IFRC is currently seeking Project Officers who will form part of the Disaster Management Team to support the overall management and coordination of the IFRC´s support to the CVM.
Job Purpose
S/he will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the DM and DRR activities supported by IFRC under the guidance of the Disaster Management Delegate and in coordination with the CVM technical counterpart and the respective CVM Branches and volunteers, and relevant IFRC Program and Support Departments. The role requires a good understanding of the local context, preferably with experience in assessments, training and workshop facilitation, community mobilization, planning, budgeting, administrative tasks, and report writing.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
1. Support Program Planning, Implementation, and Coordination;
- 1.1. Support the planning and implementation of all activities related to the DRR and DM components (including Emergency Response when necessary) of the IFRC-supported operations and programs through the development and follow-up of work plans, concept notes, and proposals;
- 1.2. Support the development, organization and facilitation of capacity-building activities including DRR- and DM-related trainings and workshops, and awareness raising and Information, Education, and Communication (IEC)-related activities for CVM staff and volunteers, community members and other relevant stakeholders;
- 1.3. Support the conduct of DRR- and DM-related assessment and planning processes on various themes such as community level vulnerability and capacity, DRR and contingency planning, and training and equipment/tool needs of community Disaster Management Committees and CVM volunteers,
- 1.4. Contribute to effective and timely implementation of DRR and DM activities in coordination with CVM technical counterpart, branches and volunteers;
- 1.5. Liaise with relevant IFRC Program Departments to ensure effective integration, whenever feasible, mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues such as PGI and CEA, and forge areas of collaboration in accordance with the agreed strategy, workplan, and budget. undefined.
2. Support Program Monitoring and Reporting
- 2.1. Support the development and follow-up of the DRR- and DM-related Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and Indicator Tracking Table (ITT) in line with the agreed workplan and in coordination with the IFRC PMER and IM Team;
- 2.2. Draft and compile the necessary progress and activity reports with accurate and complete information to be used as basis for the development of operation/program/donor reports and other means of verification required;
- 2.3. Support the coordination and participate in regular monitoring visits and other monitoring activities in targeted areas utilizing M&E tools such as stakeholder coordination and consultations, post distribution monitoring, surveys, and focus group discussions;
- 2.4. Participate in regular coordination meetings as called upon;
- 2.5. Regularly document and facilitate the compilation of success stories, key learnings, and innovations used to improve future planning, programming and implementation for dissemination to relevant internal and external stakeholders. undefined.
3. Carry-out Tasks related to Finance, Administration and Logistics in support of Program Implementation
- 3.1. Work closely with DM Delegate and IFRC Support Services (Finance, HR, Admin, and Logistics) in support of program implementation and management including tasks related to overall budgeting, cash forecast, phasing budgets, planning and follow-up of procurement process, and transport and travel requirements, among others;
- 3.2. Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budget in line with the agreed workplan and proactively raise potential challenges and issues in budget utilization. The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience, including adjustment on job description.
Education
- Relevant university degree in Social Sciences, Program Management, Disaster Management, Development Studies or any related course. Relevant professional training or experience in DRR and DM, Program Management, Training and Workshop Facilitation, and Community Mobilization.
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years related work experience in a humanitarian and/or development environment, including experience in implementing programs in DRR, DM or other related fields;
- Good understanding of the local context including disaster risks, disaster management structures, and key opportunities and challenges Proficiency in organization and facilitation of trainings and workshops and community mobilization activities Proficiency in developing analytical reports and other relevant program documentation (e.g., concept notes, terms of reference, case studies, etc.) Work experience with the international organizations, NGOs, and/or governmental development agencies Experience working with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement Experience in Community based DRR programming and/or Emergency Response Familiarity with the use of program assessment and monitoring tools
Knowledge, skills and languages
Computer literate (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing and PowerPoint) Demonstrated capacity for analytical and strategic thinking Excellent writing and presentation skills Excellent communication and inter-personal skills Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds Skills in training and developing staff capacity Ability to provide support in verbal and written translation Excellent Portuguese and fluent in written and spoken English
Competencies and values
National Society relations Strategic orientation-Communication – Teamwork Professionalism – Integrity – Diversity Results focus and accountability
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