Ethiopian Red Cross Society - Somali Region Communication and DRM Information Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Red Cross Society - Somali Region Communication and DRM Information Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure the effective functioning of the DRM information center within agreed standard operating procedures and relevant policies.
Manage the flow information to and from the center to enable timely decision making by the branch management during disasters and early warring information before disasters.
With support from HQ Information communication Technology (ICT), ensure that radio and communication systems managed by the center are effectively maintained.
Monitor adherence to agreed protocols regarding the use of VHF/I-EF radios and other communication systems for disaster reporting and management.
Supervise volunteers working with the center, ensuring they have clear roles and work within the framework of agreed policies.
Collect information and analysis to support the preparation of Branch contingency plans.
Responsible for maintaining the standby team roster, ensuring contact details. availability and other key data is accurately maintained and available at all times
Support the Duty Manager to activate response teams to respond to disasters.
Maintain an up to date and effective database to support disaster risk management activities.
Liaise with stakeholders and zonal branches to keep track of emerging and on-going events.
Monitor agreed indicators, identify trends and share
information through agreed channels regarding events and early warring information which may require action.
Monitor, collate, analyze and share information through agreed channels about on-going Disasters with the Region,
Ensure that protocols regarding the sharing of disaster information (internally and externally) Arc adhered to communication policy and procedure of the ERCS.
Maintain a complete and updated inventory list of resources managed by the center.
Ensure that all volunteer on-duty time is recorded and authorized.
Ensure that filing maintained effectively
Performs other related duties and responsibilities assigned by regional branch head.
Job Requirements
Job Specification
Minimum first degree in disaster risk management or Information & communication technology or related subject and 2 years professional experience in disaster risk management or ICT
Training and Skill
Relevant training in disaster risk management
Experience of preparing high quality reports
Experience of GIS and other technologies which could be used in disaster risk management information
Fluent in English, Somali and Amharic languages
Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Ethiopian Red Cross Society - Somali Region Communication and DRM Information Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
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