Disaster Risk Reduction Officer

• To develop, implement, and monitor Disaster Risk Reduction strategies aimed at building community resilience and reducing disaster impacts.
• To enhance community preparedness and response mechanisms, with a focus on mitigating disaster risks and promoting sustainable development.
• To support the integration of DRR practices across organizational programs and projects.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis to inform program design.
• Develop DRR frameworks and guidelines aligned with international standards, like the Sendai Framework.
• Facilitate training and capacity-building initiatives for staff and community members on disaster preparedness and risk reduction.
• Support the implementation of DRR activities at the field level, ensuring alignment with project objectives and community needs.
• Coordinate with field teams and partners to ensure effective delivery of DRR interventions.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on DRR activities, identifying areas for improvement and capturing best practices.
• Channel key recommendations and messaging to IR Advocacy initiatives, as necessary, to influence policy and practice on climate change resilience.
• Work with the communities, IR staff and other key stakeholders at the field level to build their capacity on disaster preparedness.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate DRR into broader organizational programs (e.g., WASH, FSL, and Shelter).
• Act as a DRR focal point within the organization, providing guidance and support on DRR initiatives.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations, to strengthen DRR collaboration and advocacy.
• Demonstration of IR Values while working with communities
• Empowering communities to ensure organizational accountability
• Knowledge of IR strategic priorities
• Demonstrate enhanced knowledge of inclusive programming approach to gender, disability, child protection approaches and GBVs issues.
• Good understanding of PSEAH/ safeguarding, disability, protection, gender/GBV and guidelines in preventing in humanitarian action.
• Good understanding of CHS Commitments, minimum standards for age and disability inclusion in humanitarian action.
• Good understanding of minimum standards on child protection, gender and disability inclusive programmes. 

Person Specification

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with the organizational values & principles, vision and mission as well as commitment to its SEAH (sexual exploitation abuse and harassment) and Safeguarding protocols. We have zero tolerance policy towards SEAH and doesn’t support any action that promote or encourage SEAH.

Qualification:

• Master’s degree in Disaster Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in DRR, Climate Change Adaptation, or Humanitarian Response are advantageous.

Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant experience Masters/Bach elor (Hons) 16 years of education in Disaster Risk Reduction, emergency response, or resilience-building projects, preferably with an NGO or humanitarian organization.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience Bachelor/14 years education in Disaster Risk Reduction, emergency response, or resilience-building projects, preferably with an NGO or humanitarian organization.
•  Proven experience in community-based disaster preparedness, risk assessment, and DRR programming.
• xperience with project management, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation, is desirable.

 Computer Skills:

 MS Office, Outlook, ERP systems familiarity

Language:

Urdu, Pushto, Balochi/local languages and English

Key Personal Qualities:

• Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, and able to maintain self-control in difficult situations.
• Able to work under extreme conditions in field areas.
• Good communication skills in local as well as English / Urdu language which delivers information with clarity in a wide range of situations.
• Has a positive nature and able to overcome issues that create hindrance in achievement of entrusted goals / objectives.
• Has a learning attitude and a continuous improvement philosophy.

 Value Added Skills

• Planning and organizing
• Communication skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good advocacy, analytical skills
• Teamwork/working with people
• Drive for results Learning Elements
• Be familiar with IR overall programming in unstable situations;
• Articulate methodology of programme and project management;
• Articulate rights-based and results-based programming in IR;
• Demonstrate a good understanding of IR policies and strategy to address safeguarding, child protection and GBV issues

 DUTY STATION:                         

• Jaffarabad and Kachhi Bollan

DECLARATION:

• By applying for this position with IR Pakistan;
• I confirm that the information in the CV/Application is complete and correct and that any untrue or misleading information will give my employer the right to terminate any employment contract offered.
• I agree that information contained within this application and supporting documents (including "sensitive information) may be accessed, stored and used and by the organisation in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Pre-employment Checks:

• Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
• Screening clearance
• Receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in Pakistan. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship. Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding:

• IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
• The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.
• All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
• In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please Note:

• The position will be filled on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed continuously, and the role may be filled before the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified..
• Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

To cater to the higher living cost, IR Pakistan is transferring the exchange gain (PKR-GBP) on salary to staff at a prevailing conversion rate till further notice. Salaries are paid in local currency.