DRM & Resource Mobilization Manager

Job Summary

• Under the general direction and supervision of regional branch head program management and resource mobilization manager Plans, organizes , directs and controls the program Management and Resource Mobilization activities of the regional branch;
• Ensures that the program and project activities of the regional branch are executed in accordance with pertinent policy and procedure requirements of the National Secretariat and the Regional Branch as well as commitments made with funding agents;
• Coordinates response of disasters through available resources at regional level;
• Mobilizes and secure funding from regional sources for ambulance procurement and upgrading their service standards and running cost; Initiates and develops project proposals to address the needs of the vulnerable including rehabilitation and development needs;
• Monitors and regulates ambulance services in Zonal and Woreda branches;
• Identify possible regional hazards and design mechanisms to address;
• proposes in creating partnership and cooperation with local NGOs and business institutions having regional coverage;
• Oversees and coordinates the formulation, and fund soliciting and implementation activities of locally funded projects on mandate areas in consultation with concerned bodies;
• Coordinates and launches regional fund raising programs;
• Developing income generation schemes that have regional context based on IGA standards set by the HQ;
• Develop Resource Map for IGAs of the branch and coordinate feasibility study at regional level for possible resource mobilization initiatives;
• Mobilizing local resources in close contact with regional authorities;
• Develops the capacity of zonal branches in resource mobilization and utilization; and coordinates their effort;
• Facilitate in creating relationship with public and private partners to mobilize resources;
• Monitors and controls the resource administration and utilization of zonal branches;
• Coordinates inter zonal investment and resource mobilization efforts; Provide accurate data on all income generating resources under their purview;
• Facilitate and assist on any capacity building programs carried out by Head quarter and ensure its sustainability;

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs and controls the program Management and Resource Mobilization activities of the regional branch;
• Ensures that the program and project activities of the regional branch are executed in accordance with pertinent policy and procedure requirements of the National Secretariat and the Regional Branch as well as commitments made with funding agents;
• Monitor and support for establishment and deployment of Strong and functional emergency BDRT & rescue teams;
• Coordinates response of disasters through available resources at regional level;
• Deploys and operates ambulances based on existing system; provides first aid trainings;
• Mobilizes and secure funding from regional sources for ambulance procurement and upgrading their service standards and running cost;
• Initiates and develops project proposals to address the needs of the vulnerable including rehabilitation and development needs;
• Assess the needs of vulnerable and victims of disaster and design ways to respond the needs and request the HQ for necessary support;
• Participate in assessment activities on regional disaster hazards in collaboration with relevant authorities;
• Monitors and regulates ambulance services in Zonal and Woreda branches;
• Identify possible regional hazards and design mechanisms to address;
• Plans, designs and implements strategies to address regional disasters;
• Ensure the quality of information collected and compiled on disaster at regional level based on predefined standards and procedures;
• Identifies and proposes in creating partnership and cooperation with local NGOs and business institutions having regional coverage;
• Implements regional disaster preparedness and food security programs;
• Periodically report to national HQ on progresses and implementation of disaster preparedness and food security programs;
• Oversees and coordinates the formulation, and fund soliciting and implementation activities of locally funded projects on mandate areas in consultation with concerned bodies;
• Coordinates and launches regional fund raising programs;
• Developing income generation schemes that have regional context based on IGA standards set by the HQ;
• Develop Resource Map for IGAs of the branch and coordinate feasibility study at regional level for possible resource mobilization initiatives;
• Mobilizing local resources in close contact with regional authorities;
• Develops the capacity of zonal branches in resource mobilization and utilization; and coordinates their effort;
• Facilitate in creating relationship with public and private partners to mobilize resources;
• Monitors and controls the resource administration and utilization of zonal branches;
• Coordinates inter zonal investment and resource mobilization efforts;
• Provide accurate data on all income generating resources under their purview;
• Facilitate and assist on any capacity building programs carried out by Head quarter and ensure its sustainability;
• Reports periodically the performance of the Service to the Regional Branch Head; &
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Regional Head;

Work Unit: Program Management & Resource Mobilization Division

Reports to: Regional Branch Head

Gross Salary: 41,705.00

Educational Requirement

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

Work Experience

• 8/10 years relevant experience and out of these 3/5 years in managerial position