Disaster Risk Reduction Officer

 About Secours Islamique France

SIF is a humanitarian organization, and the principle of “Do no harm” is therefore central: we ensure that respect and the safety of the children we support in our projects is a primary consideration for all our collaborators and partners. Our charter is a real commitment: we mobilize all of our staff in the promotion, dissemination and respect for the principles laid down.

Based in Noshki, Balochistan under the direct supervision of Sr. Project Officer. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Officer having expertise in DRR programs, DRR risk assessment, DRR training and awareness, DRR Mainstreaming and integration in project activities and etc. He/she will be responsible to look after the implementation of the DRR in the field component and will be the focal person for ongoing livelihood activities.

Objective 1: Ensure Smooth Implementation of the DRR Activities:

• Ensure efficient and effective implementation of DRR, Cash based intervention, and related interventions at the community level.
• Take the lead to sensitize the communities for DRR and mainstreaming in project activities.
• Lead the DRR and resilience-building initiatives in the SIF project;
• Support capacity development and provide quality assurance to the ongoing SIF projects, in particular, to mainstream DRR into project strategies;
• Provide strategic and innovative solutions for building more efficient, coordinated, and reliable preparedness and response systems;
• Facilitate the program’s activities of SIF and the community; and
• Effective knowledge building and management.
• Assist in the identification of and liaison with key stakeholders who can contribute to broadening and deepening the DRR agenda in the project;
• Contribute to the integration and adaptation of international DRR terminology and approaches in the project;
• Undertake field visits for specific data collection and/or implementation of program activities.
• Support the organization and facilitation of DRR training events at various levels;
• Contribute to identifying and addressing gaps that would need to be addressed in order to promote a culture of emergency preparedness and enhance response readiness;
•  Support the facilitation of DRR coordination events (meetings/study tours) at various levels;
• Support knowledge building and management across projects, and activities;
• Successful integration of DRR in SIF-specific initiatives in the project;
• Promotion of a culture of open data and information sharing among all stakeholders in DRR;

Objective 2: Coordination Activities:

• Coordinate (or assist Base Project Teams in coordinating) activities with local authorities, international community members, other implementing actors and partners at the local level.
• Keep close coordination with Community leaders
• Maintain coordination and appropriate information sharing and communication lines with partners and stakeholders at the field level to avoid duplication and maximize synergies.
• Regularly monitor project activities and provide timely inputs and feedback to the Project office/Project Manager.
• Objective 3: Reporting Activities:
• Timely submission of daily and weekly Progress updates to the Project Manager.
• Compile and maintain proper record keeping of Project activities in hard files and soft database.
• Responsible to maintain a record of internal and external communication including emails, letters, purchase requisitions and other relevant documents.
• Ensure the compilation of data from the field on a daily, monthly and periodic basis regarding the project
• Document success stories, case studies and other reporting documents as required by the project manager.
• This list is not limited; the employee may be required to perform any other task necessary and compatible with its functions.

Competencies:

• Respect and promote SIF values and mandate, and report to the line manager any non-respect of SIF’s policies amongst the teams or partners.
• Address needs and requests in a Professional way.
• Always interact with children in presence of their parents or caregivers.
• Always respect beneficiaries’ confidentiality.
• Report any incident or act that causes harm to beneficiaries or to others.
• Aware of child protection/safeguarding concept.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different cultural backgrounds.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Rigorous and polite.

 Note

• Any attempt to influence or interfere with the recruitment process will result in automatic disqualification of the candidate.
• We ensure a fair and transparent selection process, and any form of canvassing or external influence will not be tolerated.