Ethiopian Red Cross Society - Somali Region Head, DRM Division Jobs in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Red Cross Society - Somali Region Head, DRM Division Jobs in Ethiopia
Back groundEthiopian Red Cross Society is a humanitarian organization working in partnership with the Ethiopian government as an auxiliary to the government since 8th July 1935, with partners the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society (IFRC), ICRC and other National Societies. Its vision is to be a strong, self-reliant and the most efficient humanitarian organization in Ethiopia in reaching the most vulnerable.
Our mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering and to contribute to the wellbeing of mankind and prevalence of peace.
It works on six core programs including Disaster preparedness response and disaster risk reduction (DPR /DRR), Resource Mobilization, Volunteers & Members management and Engagement, Image Building and Humanitarian Diplomacy, Capacity Building and Promotion of the Culture of Peace and Non-Violence..
Following the recurrent drought, Increased chronic food insecurity and increased natural and manmade disasters ERCS is regularly trying to strengthen its capacity to address the above issues and increase its members and volunteers.
Thus, ERCS is inviting applications from external qualified staffs that can fulfill the requirements of the post to fill the following vacancy that exist at Jigjiga, Somali Region of Ethiopia.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities of Head, DRM Division
Head, DRM Division shall be in charge of the following major duties and responsibilities:
Manage such activities as analyzing and mapping risks, capacities of targeted communities across regional branch, devising and implementing disaster risk mitigating mechanisms building disaster responding capacities, at branch and community levels, and undertaking other appropriate food security interventions, climate change management, disaster preparedness and response course of action in accordance with the policies and procedures in place for the purpose by the Society
Ensures that the program and project activities of then regional branch are executed in accordance with pertinent policy and procedure requirements of the National Secretariat and the Regional Branch as well as commitments made with funding agents.
Ensure that social development and community empowerment is properly addressed
Undertakes data processing to establish supporting information for identifying vulnerabilities in the Regional Branch and prioritizing for intervention in terms of likelihood, magnitude, frequency and in accordance with other pre-set selection criteria;
Facilitate and assist on any capacity building programs carried out by Head quarter and ensure its sustainability
Coordinate project proposals development and fund solicitation
Follow the progress of formulated projects/program proposals which are forwarded to national office to ensure solicited to potential donors
Refers identified vulnerabilities that requires large scale intervention to national secretariat
Ensures that appropriate scheme interventions are designed and effectively implemented
Cooperates with all concerned in the prevention of diseases, the promotion of public health services, the training of personnel and the improvements of standards of health in general, including the development and implementation of primary health care services in the Regional Branch;
Ensure Disaster risk management systems are functioning properly
Expedites and facilitates the procurement process and distribution of ambulances to zonal and woreda branches.
Ensures and follows up that standard ambulance services are adequately provide to the public in
the selected intervention communities
Ensure administration of ambulances in zonal and wereda Branch offices and works out detailed studies and plans the time disposal and replacement of ambulances and ensure its implementation as approved ; keeps records of the number and types of the ambulance that operate in the respective branches ; make available database on ambulance matters for decision matters;
Ensure volunteers and branch development programs are integrated in the project design and getting required fund for building
Ensure Volunteer and branch development programs are functioned properly and according to the guidelines and policies;
Facilitate matters that helps to meet human , material and financial resource requirement of the branch and manage budget accordingly;
Facilitate the budget release to implementers of projects /programs as per the schedule and demand ; monitor performance progress and budget utilization of the program /project activities
Support branches in rehabilitating victims of manmade and natural calamities to ensure undertaking are carries out in accordance with policies and standard procedures
Provide technical support to ensure integration of activities of providing relief supplies , developing or rehabilitating infrastructure to disaster victims in the aftermaths of disasters in the regional branch;
Ensure that as many vulnerable community members as possible are reached out by the DRM interventions.
Ensure that health , food security , save water supply and environmental rehabilitation, disaster response and preparedness, migration and RFL programm activities of the society are bringing about intended results of vulnerable and affected communities
Ensure that migration and RFL issues are addressed and implemented as standard
Prepare and submit quarterly, Bi- annual and annual progress consolidated and project specific reports on the activities of the programs/projects underway in the regional branch for review and finalization by immediate supervisor
Performs other related duties and responsibilities of the job as assigned by the Head of Regional Branch.
Job Requirements
Job Specification
Second/first degree in Disaster Risk Management/ Management/ Economics/ Development or Agriculture Economics/Governance and Development Studies/ Public Health/ Environmental Health/ Environmental Science/ Sanitary Science/ Social Work/ Sociology/ Social Anthropology/ Rural & Local Development Studies and 4/6 years related work experience, out of which 2/3 years in senior professional position(s).
With his/her own initiative, one who is willing to give voluntary service to the society.
Other skills & Competencies
Trainings in program management; Project Management
Basic training in disaster risk management;
Ability to analyze information and evaluate options including of program planning, monitoring and Evaluation
Skills in developing monitoring tools, leading the process and reporting
Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications
statistical analysis skills, project management knowledge, monitoring & evaluation system design, capacity development, results based management, and reporting, stakeholder management and engagement, planning and organizing, excellent communication skills.
How to Apply
We invite candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit a non-returnable copy of all their credentials, recommendation letters, Proof of experience, an updated CV and cover later by not later than 9 of October 2020 to the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), Somali branch, PO. Box:-65, Jigjiga, Ethiopia or can submit in person at the ERCS Office Jigjiga.
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