EARLY WARNING OFFICER – AFAR ZONE FOUR

JOB SUMMARY: 

The purpose of the Early Warning Officer position is to coordinate early warning data collection, analysis and reporting periodically. She/he participates in representing CARE at Woreda or zonal level seasonal emergency need assessments and others as required. She/he also works in close collaboration with local government offices and communities in the whole process of early warning activities and in the process of updating all the concerned bodies on time.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Early Warning Data Collection and Assessments – % of Time:  35%

• Coordinate and collect periodic early warning data (weekly and monthly), analyze and report to CO in time.
• Facilitate and participates in Woreda /zonal level seasonal (Meher and Belg) food security needs (crop and livestock performance) assessments in CARE program areas.
• Document reliable early warning information needed for planning and development of emergency mitigation and preparedness strategies emergency response concept note development;
• Participate in planning, organizing and conducting rapid disaster assessments and relief intervention impact assessments and other related surveys (emergency nutrition surveys);
• Produce EW related flash reports and timely communicate or circulate for internal consumption

Job Responsibility #2: Program Implementation – % of Time:  25%

• Coordinate the timely submission of SMS EW data on regular basis
• Actively participate and support FOs on the development and implementation of emergency preparedness, mitigation and development plans.
• Provide information related to emergency management to FOs for the development of action plans;
• Support the organization in strengthening community based early warning system;
• Ensure linkages of relief and development activities in CARE Ethiopia through provision of contemporary valuable and practical thoughts;
• Participate in CARE program proposal development, evaluation and other activities;

Job Responsibility #3 Reporting and Documentation – % of Time:  15%

• Work with CO EPLA and FO EPM in generating reports on various assessments and general situations;
• Maintain good network with partner organizations at Woreda and Zonal levels working in early warning system;
• Organize early information into accessible work files and provides advisory service to users;
• Share received reports produced and circulated by other agencies and update CARE FO management on key issues.

Job Responsibility #3: Training and Capacity Building – % of Time: 15%

• Identify appropriate mechanisms to enhance the capacity of CARE and partners staff to effectively implement and use EW systems;
• Identify training needs and gaps for the smooth functioning of EWS;
• Coordinate capacity building trainings for government and CARE staff at Zonal and Woreda levels;
• Frequently travel to field to assess local situations and provide appropriate backup;
• Play key roles in building the capacity of Woreda and community level early warning systems ;

Job Responsibility #4:  Performs Other Duties as Assigned – % of Time:  10%

PROBLEM SOLVING (Thinking Environment)

Levels one and two of problem solving apply to the incumbent. The incumbent involves with daily routine activities, she/he also uses interpolative skills to pick and choose the right solution to address given problems.

III. GENDER EQUALITY 

• Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender, youth, and social inclusion issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and PSEAH (safeguarding), as evidenced in previous positions / programming

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Disaster Risk Management, Agriculture, Sociology or related fields
• 3 years of relevant experience with the first degree and 2 years of relevant experience plus for post graduate degree holders in Disaster Management and rural development works.
• NGO experience is a plus. Supervisory skill is mandatory

Desired:

• Exposure to and knowledge of food security or rural development or in early warning and disaster management.

C) Technical Skill

Required:

• Computer skill;
• Interpersonal and communication kills;
• Proficiency in English and report writing skills;
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, participatory approach and sustainable development.
• Knowledge of local language

Desired:

1. Knowledge of different Statistical software

D) COMPTENCIES

Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, adaptability, analytical ability, communicating with impart, contributing to team success, interpersonal skills, developing teams, planning and organizing, information monitoring, managing performance for success.

IV. CONTACTS/KEY

The EWO is expected to establish and maintain open and cordial relations with government offices, communities and other partners regarding early warning and disaster management works. She/he is also expected to establish and maintain effective relationship with the Project Managers, Area Coordinators and other concerned staff.

VII. WORKING CONDITIONS AND LEVEL OF TRAVEL REQUIRED. 

The EWO is based in FO. She/he travels 60% of the time to assess and collect relevant early warning information at Zonal, Woreda and community levels.