DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT EXPERT

I. General

Job Title- DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT EXPERT

Salary: As per the organization’s salary scale

Work Unit: Program Management

Reports to: Zone Head

II. Job Summary

Under the general direction and supervision of the Zone Head, the DRM expert execute the program Management activities of the zonal branch; Execute program Management activities of the zonal branch; Establish and deploy strong and functional emergency BDRT & rescue teams; Identifies disintegrated families, reunifies keeps a record and designs ways for restoring family links. And report tracing developments to the zonal branch; Coordinates response of disasters through available resources at the zonal level; Deploys and operates ambulances based on existing system; provides first aid training; Undertake Vulnerability Capacity assessment and Rapid need assessment and disseminates the results to all relevant stakeholders; Implements zonal disaster preparedness and food security programs; Periodically report to senior DRM on progress and implementation of disaster preparedness & food security programs; Takes part in the formulation, fund soliciting and implementation activities of locally funded projects on mandate areas in consultation with concerned bodies; Facilitate and assist on any capacity building programs carried out by Headquarter and ensure its sustainability;

III. Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Execute DRM activities of the zonal branch;

2. Establish and deploy strong and functional emergency BDRT & rescue teams;

3. Identifies disintegrated families, reunifies keeps records, and designs ways for restoring family links. And report tracing developments to the regional branch;

4. Coordinates response of disasters through available resources to the zonal level;

5. Deploys and operates ambulances based on existing system; provides first aid training;

6. Takes part in project proposals preparation to address the needs of the vulnerable including rehabilitation and development needs;

7. Takes part in Vulnerability Capacity assessment and Rapid need assessment and disseminates the results to all relevant stakeholders;

8. Participate in assessment activities on zonal disaster hazards in collaboration with relevant authorities;

9. Monitors ambulance services in Woreda branches;

10. Identify possible zonal hazards and design mechanisms to address them;

11. in collaboration with the senior DRM officer Plans, designs, and implements strategies to address zonal disasters;

12. Identifies and proposes partnership and cooperation with local NGOs and business institutions having zonal coverage;

13. Implements zonal disaster preparedness and food security programs;

14. Periodically report to senior DRM on progress and implementation of disaster preparedness & food security programs;

15. Takes part in the formulation, fund soliciting, and implementation activities of locally funded projects on mandate areas in consultation with concerned bodies;

16. Facilitate and assist in any capacity building programs carried out by ensuring their sustainability;

17. Follows and complies with the technical/expert direction of the senior DRM officer

18. Reports periodically his/her performance to the Senior Disaster risk management officer; &

19. Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the head, Program management, and resource mobilization

IV. Job Specification

Educational Requirement

• Second/First Degree in Program Development, Development Studies, Disaster Risk Management, Management, Business Management, Social Work/ Social Anthropology, Public Health.

Work Experience

• 4/6 years of relevant experience are required.