DRR Officer

Internal/External

Vacancy Announcement

IR/INT/EXT/VN/019.24
April 2, 2024

Job Title: DRR Officer
Reports to: Project Manager
Duty Station: Somali Regional State, Hargelle

Salary: As per the organization Scale

Required: One

Duration: Six months

Introduction

Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender. The office officially started operation in Ethiopia in 2004. Islamic Relief Ethiopia (IRE) is operational in the Somali Regional State with a base office in Jigjiga, Hargelle, Elkere, Bare, GG and Dekasuftu, Afar Regional State; Ewa, Awra and Gulina; Oromia regional State, West Harergeye, Chiro and Meayso Woredas,Borena zone,Yabello,Dubluk,Dire and Elewaye woredas and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa. For more information please visit our website: http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us

Job Summary

Islamic Relief Ethiopia has received funding from DFID for a resilience building project to be implemented in Somali Regional State, Ethiopia. The project aim is to protect livestock and reduce mortality to strengthen the resilience of 3,000 pastoralist HH (19,800 individuals) to withstand drought shock through five pillars: livestock insurance, disease prevention, DRR technology, and water infrastructure and fodder production. The project will be implemented in Hargelle woreda targeting Cid-dhere, Dawacale, Dirinder, Hayir and Sogsog kebeles.

To successfully deliver on the target component of the project, IRE will require a DRR Officer who has knowledge, expertise and experience in Disaster Management, Preparedness, Response and technical skills in either of the following DRR/Resilience/Integrated WASH/Food Security knowledge.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Work with Project Manager in leading IR disaster response activities in Hargelle field office

Work with other project officers (Livelihood and WASH) and ensure that DRR activities are planned, implemented, and reported on time

Work with the Woreda and Kebele administrators and community members in disaster preparedness, response and mitigation plans

Work with GIS/RS in mapping hazards and advise IR project manager and government on the strengthening of early warning systems at woreda level and develop an early action to disaster management and response based on the data from the remote sensing

Update and share reports on the humanitarian situation of the Hargelle woreda at organizational level and in the forums organized to mitigate and share information

Build capacity of IR field team on disaster response assessment, vulnerability assessment, hazard mapping.

Develop and manage beneficiary selection assessment including establishing criteria for the design, selection and response planning

Working closely with the safeguarding and inclusion focal person on the ground, ensure disaster affected population are impartially provided the project support with response and their protection enhanced during the time they are within IR response intervention

Working with the sector officers of the project, ensure that project interventions are implemented appropriately, and either alone, or an integrated way ensuring that continued responses are received by the affected population.

In collaboration with woreda Disaster Risk Management office, develop and submit Monthly Humanitarian bulletin (on emergency intervention work)

Provide support on implementing disaster preparedness plans

Execute any other activity delegated by the project manager

Must have following competencies;

Experience in humanitarian context

Result-oriented and driven

Technical knowledge in one of the Emergency sectors (WASH, FSL, Nutrition, DRR, NFI, CASH)

Personal Specification

Formal Education/Qualification

• BSc degree in either Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable/Community Development, Food Security and Livelihood, Climate Change Adaptation

Work Experience

• At least three years of experience working in pastoralist areas in NGO setting.

Skills and Competences

• Technical skills and experience in implementing DRR programs
• Innovative and skills in mobile technology
• Technical experience in livestock and agriculture
• Excellent oral and written communications in English and Somali language are mandatory.
• Computer skills, especially Basic Microsoft Offices & SPSS is necessary

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity

Islamic Relief and Islamic Relief staff considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and people at risk to be paramount to the organization. And must adhere the principle of do no harm and leave no one behind. It is critical we do not expose communities or staff we work with to the risk of harm through our interventions. Islamic Relief have a number of related policies which also describe standards in behavior expected from the organization, its staff and representatives towards each other and those we serve. Islamic Relief is committed to responding swiftly, appropriately and constructively to any and all information children, young people and people at risk have disclosed.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. We participate in theInter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Schemeand will request information from job applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and child abuse during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment before signing the contract agreement.

Islamic Relief believes everyone has the right to be safe, respected and valued regardless of who they are or their circumstances, and an equal employment opportunity to all candidates and qualified applicants, we do not discriminate on the base of age, sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability status and diversity.

Islamic Relief has a zero tolerance towards all forms of violence, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

IRE highly encourage female applicants to apply for this position. Our organization is committed to promoting gender equality and diversity in the workplace. IRE believe in creating an inclusive working environment where all individuals, regardless of their gender, have equal opportunities for professional growth and development.

IRE value the contributions and unique perspectives that women and persons with disability bring to our organization and are committed to providing a supportive, working environment. IRE believe that by promoting gender equality, we can enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of our programs.

If you are a qualified female candidate with a passion to join our team, we encourage you to submit your application. IRE look forward to considering your candidacy and working together to make a difference in the lives of those in need.