Senior Project Officer, Mahakali River Inclusive CBDRR

Job posted on 27 May, 2017 Apply before 10 Jun, 2017
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs 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.” IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services. IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

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Senior Program Officer, Mahakali River Inclusive CBDRR Project 

Job purpose

In partnership with American Red Cross (ARC) and with support from the Anne Ray Charitable Trust (ARCT), Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) is implementing Mahakali River Inclusive Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) Project from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019. The goal of the project is to strengthen the capacity of vulnerable communities living in the lower portions of the Mahakali River basin, particularly marginalized groups and persons with disabilities (PWD), to better manage and respond to risks posed by natural hazards. 

The Mahakali River Project will focus on multiple hazards identified in the communities (floods, landslides, earthquakes, fires and cold waves) by strengthening inclusive disaster preparedness and response readiness capacities of Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) and communities, as well as improving school disaster safety. The project will be implemented in high flood risk areas within the districts of Kanchanpur and Dadeldhura. 

In order to support and guide implementation of the program, the American Red Cross (ARC) is seeking an experienced Senior Program Officer to work closely with the NRCS to provide technical and management oversight and develop and carry out the implementation of high-quality programming. In addition, the Senior Program Officer will facilitate learning, sharing, and use of good practices throughout the program. 

The Senior Program Officer will be based in Kathmandu, Nepal with approx. 50% of time spent in new project implementation sites in Kanchanpur and Dadeldhura. The position will report directly to the Program Coordinator of ARC Nepal and maintain an integrated, collaborative relationship with M&E, admin and finance teams. 

 Job duties and responsibilities

 The scope of work shall comprise but not necessarily be limited to the following:

  • Design and develop program approaches and strategies for the program in consultation with NRCS
  • Develop implementation plan which includes periodic plan (monthly, quarterly and annually) in consultation with NRCS
  • Actively engage in program implementation (stakeholder workshops, vulnerability and capacity assessments, development of local disaster risk management plans, trainings, simulations, enhancing NRCS district chapter capacity in inclusive DRR)
  • Support NRCS program team to achieve the program goal
  • Develop reporting and monitoring tools required for each level together with M&E team.
  • Ensure reports are prepared in standard format and on time
  • Prepare budget forecast and provide the finance overview to Program Coordinator and Country Representative; use financial information to inform project planning
  • Coordinate and communicate with NRCS, key line agencies on programmatic issues regularly
  • Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization and comply with all relevant legislative and professional standards
  • Work closely and collaboratively with the Host National Society, the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) to coordinate with and support NRCS’s implementation of programs
  • Ensure impact-oriented, sustainable project results within project scope, budget, and timeframe by performing regular program reviews, organizing value-added trainings, monitoring budgets, and reporting.

Position Requirements

Education

  Required

Preferred

Master’s degree in Social Science or Sociology

X

 

Experience

 

Required 

Preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in program implementation especially in DRR, Disaster Response and Disaster Preparedness, with a focus on community based and inclusive programming

X

 

Knowledge and Skills

Required 

Preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge of, commitment to and ability to apply gender equity and and inclusion principles in community based programming

X

 
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt and work effectively in dynamic and demanding operational environments.

X

 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and in a collegial fashion with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

X

 
  • Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and achieve results through collaboration.

X

 
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Office

X

 
  • High level training and facilitation skill

X

 

Training need assessment and training management skill

X

 

Languages

Required 

Preferred

Fluent spoken and written English

X

 

Fluent spoken and written Nepalese

X

 

Competencies (to be filled in by HR)

 

 

Planning and Organizing

 

 

Professionalism

 

 

Building trust

 

 

Team work

 

 

Communication

 

 
         

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Salary Rs. 0 / Hour
Experience Please check details below.
Education Please check details below.
Posted Date 27 May, 2017
Apply Before 10 Jun, 2017
City Kathmandu

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