Oxfam Disaster Risk Reduction and Environment Officer Jobs in Uganda
Oxfam Disaster Risk Reduction and Environment Officer Jobs in Uganda
Job PurposeOxfam and the partners JESE and CSBAG, with support from EUTF, are going to implement a disaster risk reduction capacity building project in Kyegegwa and Isingiro.
The project will be strengthening resilience through enhanced Local Disaster Risk Management Capacities of refugees and host communities through improved natural resources management, disaster risk mitigation and early warning.
The post holder will implement the project with a strong focus on natural resource management and restoration.
S/He will support capacity gaps assessment and strengthening of relevant departments within DLG and sub counties and communities, lead environmental protection and restoration activities, as well as contribute to proposal development, monitoring and review.
This position supports Oxfam’s leadership and investment in the key areas of integrating DRR into development and emergency response activities and measuring the impact of DRR initiatives.
Job Responsibilities
Technical
Ensure effective and efficient implementation of the EUTF project activities related with natural resources management within the targeted timeframe and agreed objectives
Lead community mobilisation process and design, planning, and implementation of Environmental protection interventions from DRR perspective.
Provide technical support in implementation of natural resource management activities such as construction and promotion of energy saving stoves, catchment restoration, forest restoration intervention that are context specific with focus on consumption and market.
Build synergy between WASH, DRR and Peace.
With the support of the DRM coordinator, develop detailed work plan in line with EUTFs project’s objectives and expected outcomes.
Coordinate with relevant District Local Government departments, subcounty and community to undertake a joint land use and vulnerability assessments and planning of comprehensive environmental restoration activities in a disaster-prone local context.
Explore the gap analysis and identify capacity development needs related to DRR of district local government agencies, local community structures and other relevant stakeholders
Lead organizing capacity building initiatives for target communities and partner organisation on sustainable land use management and afforestation.
With the support from DRM coordinator, work closely with local government officials in advocating for support for natural resource management initiatives and its scaling up.
Engage in programme monitoring, evaluation and learning as per operational plan and in line with donor as well as Oxfam’s standards
Coordination and Representation
Represent Oxfam to external partners (inter-agency coordination meetings, UN, corporate or private donors, government representatives) contributing to disaster readiness and emergency preparedness at district, subcounty and settlement levels
Build and maintain relevant strong relationships with government, UN, and INGO actors for strategic and programmatic purposes
Enhance complementarity with other sectors as much as possible including WASH, resilience and livelihoods, and gender and protection
Represent Oxfam at key humanitarian forums and networks including the CRRF (as advised) and others as assigned
Management and Reporting
Submit periodic progress reports on livelihoods in line with the log frame with the focus on success, challenges and impact generated by the activities and project
Support preparation of annual and quarterly budget planning as relevant to DRM
Ensures financial regulations and procurement procedures are strictly adhered to
Initiate procurements within assigned areas of responsibility
Support documentation of best practices and lessons learnt for sharing
Prepare quarterly, annual and other reports as required
Job Requirements
Essential
Bachelor’s degree holder, preferable in the related field of environment and natural resource management, Agriculture, Disaster risk management, or environmental science .
Be conversant with international and national humanitarian policy guidelines and standards including the SENDAI Framework, the Core Humanitarian Standard, the SPHERE minimum standards, National Disaster Management Policy.
At least 3 to 4 years’ work experience and knowledge on implementation of DRR and Environment interventions in a disaster/conflict context
Proven experience in Community mobilisation and advocacy work
Proven experience in capacity strengthening to community or/and local organisation on DRR and Environment
Desirable
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal
opportunities.
Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
Good interpersonal and presentation skills, diplomacy and together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of priorities.
Familiarity of conflict sensitive approaches and application of Do No Harm Methodologies
Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.
Ability to think creatively, work in a team, and perform under challenging circumstances is crucial
Excellent facilitation and communication skill.
Good understanding and practical experience in application of equity issues (Gender and diversity)
Good computer skills for MS office
Organisational Values
Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.
Key Behavioral Competencies
Decisivenes
We are comfortable to make transparent decisions and to adapt decision making modes to the context and needs.
Influencing
We have the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organization We spot opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities we have the ability to create them in a respectful and impactful manner.
Humility
We put ‘we’ before ‘me’ and place an emphasis on the power of the collective, nurture the team and play to the strengths of each individual. We are not concerned with hierarchical power, and we engage with, trust and value the knowledge and expertise of others across all levels of the organization.
Relationship Building
We understand the importance of building relationship, within and outside the organization. We have the ability to engage with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders in ways that lead to increased impact for the organization.
Listening
We are good listeners who can see where deeper levels of thoughts and tacit assumptions differ. Our messages to others are clear and consider different preferences.
Mutual Accountability
We can explain our decisions and how we have taken them based on our organizational values. We are ready to be held to account for what we do and how we behave, as we are also holding others to account in a consistent manner.
Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity
We scan the environment, anticipate changes, are comfortable with lack of clarity and deal with a large number of elements interacting in diverse and unpredictable ways.
Systems Thinking
We view problems as parts of an overall system and in their relation to the whole system, rather than reacting to a specific part, outcome or event in isolation. We focus on cyclical rather than linear cause and effect. By consistently practicing systems thinking we are aware of and manage well unintended consequences of organizational decisions and actions.
Strategic Thinking and Judgment
We use judgment, weighing risk against the imperative to act. We make decisions consistent with organizational strategies and values.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Oxfam Disaster Risk Reduction and Environment Officer Jobs in Uganda
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