Job Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our disaster risk reduction initiatives.
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The Role
This position is responsible for leading a small team in the delivery of multiple disaster risk reduction initiatives, including the development of a disaster risk reduction strategy, executing tasks identified by the strategy, and supporting the needs of the local emergency management committee.
* Project manage disaster risk reduction grants deliverables, including the development of project plans, monitoring budgets, and undertaking milestone reporting and evaluations.
* Develop and implement disaster readiness and recovery policies and strategies.
* Coordinate the establishment and support of preparedness initiatives, including get ready teams in identified communities.
* Deliver community education programs and community strengthening activities in preparedness for response and hazards.
* Strengthen relationships between community and disaster response agencies.
Tertiary qualifications in environmental or social science, or relevant experience with disaster risk reduction, complemented by demonstrated understanding of current state and national disaster risk reduction strategic documentation, are essential for this role. Highly developed communication and engagement skills, excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and change management ability, with demonstrated success in networking and collaborating across diverse groups with an outcome focus, are also required.
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Key Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* Strong leadership and project management skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated experience in disaster risk reduction and management.
* Ability to develop and implement effective policies and strategies.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
If you have a passion for disaster risk reduction and a strong desire to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.