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Senior Disaster Management Officer

Senior Disaster Management Officer
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Background

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with . As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

Organizational Context
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC or “the Federation”) is the World’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network. The Federation is a membership organization established by and comprised of its member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Along with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Federation is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The overall aim of the IFRC is” to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” It works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. The Federation is served by a Secretariat based in Geneva, with regional and country offices throughout the world. The Secretariat is led by the IFRC Secretary General and provides the central capacity of the International Federation to serve, connect, and represent National Societies. The Secretariat’s focus includes providing support to the IFRC governance mechanisms; setting norms and standards; providing guidance; ensuring consistency; coordination and accountability for performance; knowledge sharing; promoting collaboration within and respect for the RCRC Movement; and expanding engagement with partners. The Secretariat has five regional office, as follows: Americas (Panama City); Africa (Nairobi); Asia/Pacific (Kuala Lumpur); Europe (Budapest); Middle East and North Africa (Beirut). The IFRC office in Abuja is the hub to support the Red Cross National Societies of the West Coast Cluster (Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Liberia) and has a status agreement with Nigerian government. The West Coast cluster office deliver the IFRC mandate in the sub-region with a focus on Disaster Management, Capacity Building of the National Societies and Humanitarian Diplomacy.

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the IFRC Disaster Management delegate, the Senior DM Officer will ensure timely, effective and efficient support in disaster risk management activities for the National Societies of the cluster, with a special focus on the Nigerian Red Cross Society. He/She will work in building the disaster and response preparedness capacities of the Nigerian Red Cross and other National Societies to enable them to improve their disaster management capacities before, during and after disasters.

The post holder will support and monitor the implementation of DREFs and Emergency Appeals in Nigeria and other countries of the cluster, ensuring timely and quality delivery of operations according to IFRC standards and requirements.

A high level of coordination and collaboration will be required with the Nigerian Red Cross and other National Societies as well as with the different counterparts in the DCPRR team of the IFRC regional office in Nairobi to ensure a harmonised approach across the region
Job Duties and Responsibilities

Build capacity and competencies of the Nigerian Red Cross and other National Societies on Disaster Management and support them in becoming a relevant partner for Disaster Risk Management in their respective countries.

Coordinate the scaling-up of ‘Preparedness for Effective Response’ approach and improving coordination and harmonisation of DRM capacity building approaches

Ensure effective working relationships with the DM departments of the Nigerian Red Cross and other National Societies of the region, and work to create synergies and links between Operations and Disaster Risk Management.

Support National Societies to analyse and integrate livelihoods, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation and mitigation concerns into disaster preparedness, response, cash and recovery programming.

Support the National Societies with the process of hazards mapping, development and review of Contingency Plans, SOPs at national and branch levels.

Provide technical support to National Societies with the design, implementation and evaluation of emergency operations (DREF and Emergency Appeals).

Ensure National Societies are familiar with the various tools and guidelines for disaster risk management, interventions and that operations and activities are managed and implemented in accordance with Federation’s strategic programme framework and agreed standards including Red Cross Red Crescent Code of Conduct, Sphere Standards and Humanitarian Accountability Partnership.

Conduct monitoring and supervisory visits to relevant IFRC programme activity sites in the field, in particular to DREF and Appeals implemented in Nigeria and the cluster.

Support national societies in the development of disaster risk management proposals.

Organize yearly the Africa Disaster Management Advisory Group (ADMAG) sub-regional meeting to enhance collaboration and coordination of national societies within the West Coast Cluster region

Ensure the Disaster Management Country Operational Plans for the West Coast Cluster and Nigeria are implemented and meet the targets.

Provision of technical guidance and oversight to the National Societies in establishing preparedness systems, development of standard operating procedures for Forecast Based Financing (FbF) and in establishing and managing of FbF partnerships.

Provision of technical guidance and oversight to the National Societies on Cash Transfer preparedness and programming in different contexts.

Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations;

Organize and facilitate training sessions for National Society technical staff and volunteers in various areas of disaster risk management.

Participate in relevant meetings with Red Cross Movement partners, Governments, donors, NGOs and UN Agencies co-financing and implementing initiatives for disaster risk management.

Perform other duties in addition to the above responsibilities, commensurate with background and experience as deemed necessary by Supervisor.
Education

Advanced university degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Disaster Management or other relevant field.

Professional training in disaster risk management
Experience

At least five years of relevant experience in the field of disaster risk management

Experience of working for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

At least 2 years of working for a humanitarian aid organisation

Experience of planning and managing finances and budgets
Knowledge, skills and languages

Strong and highly developed technical skills in disaster risk management international practices

Self-supporting in computers (word processing, spreadsheets, internet and web-based searching etc.)

Solid and tested analytical skills

Operational management and reporting skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills

Fluently spoken and written in English is required

Fluency spoken and written in French is preferred
Competencies and values

Accountability

National Society Relations

Teamwork-interpersonal skills

Integrity and personal conduct

Professionalism

Communication Managerial effectiveness

Initiative and direction

Flexibility, Patience and adaptability-sensitivity to diversity
Comments

The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.


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