Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Coordinator



Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Coordinator [1] based in Dhangadhi, West Field Office 

World Vision is a child focused relief, development and advocacy organization that contributed to transformation in the lives of millions of children around the world in vulnerable situations. We are driven by Christian values to serve children and families regardless of their religion, age, gender, ethnicity, class and caste.

Here’s where you come in:

The purpose of this position is to provide technical leadership in the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) component of the project, and to lead the implementation of DRRM activities, maintain good coordination with the District Disaster Management Committee, Local Disaster Management Committee and DRRM stakeholders, ensure the project’s annual KPIs and targets related to DRRM are achieved. This position is also responsible to promote community-based disaster management activities aiming to increase the resilience of children, communities, as well as local government officials to be better prepared for and able to respond to natural hazards.

Major Responsibilities

• Impact of DRRM components are achieved through effective and efficient project implementation in close cooperation with the project implementing partners.
• Technical leadership on the Disaster Risk Management and CBDRRM, building organizational capacity to effectively project implementation in both districts.
• Work relationship with internal/external stakeholders developed and sustained
• All the DRRM related reporting requirements are met as set by the project
• Effective project management to meet the organizational requirements.

Requirements Include:

• Practical knowledge on local disaster risk management planning process including development of the legal documents related to DRRM, Early Warning System, climate resilient livelihood, disaster resilient infrastructure.
• Practical knowledge in Community Based Disaster Risk Management projects
• Good knowledge of development work and nexus approach of disaster with livelihood in fragile context.
• Good media relations and advocacy skills especially with government stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, networking, coordination and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Nepali
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Experience in the preparation of DRRM materials and tools
• Strong experience and recognized expertise in models and methods of training, facilitation and capacity building, and organizational development for staff and communities
• Understanding and experience in working with children and communities in Nepal
• Required Education, training, license, registration and certification
• A master’s degree in Disaster Risk Management, Environmental Science; or a degree in relevant field with substantial experience in DRR programming.
• Five years of professional experience in implementing CBDRR, DRRM, disaster resilient livelihood projects in the context of different geographical locations.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in developing and operationalizing of disaster management related act, policies, strategies, guidelines etc.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in developing and operationalizing of LDCRP, DPRP, SoP for LEOC, DM Fund Mobilization Guideline, CBDRRMP etc.
• Familiarity with development theory, community-based disaster management, DRRM frameworks; Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA), Participatory Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) etc.
• Strong conceptual knowledge about ToCs, logic model, resilience indicators, DRRM plans, data quality assurance, data utilization, and gender integration into M&E
• Demonstrated experience of working with all three tiers of government of Nepal, especially with provincial and local government including signing MoU with concerned government.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-culturally with diverse teams.
• Ability to work with host-country professionals, ministries and with donor colleagues in country.
• Sound knowledge for preparation of advocacy tool for mainstreaming DRRM into development plan.
• Strong verbal communication skills, strong presentation and report writing skills.
• Sound Knowledge of social security schemes
• Knowledge of climate resilient agriculture practices
• Knowledge of disaster resilient community infrastructures
• Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
• Partner NGO management experience and knowledge
• Strong government stakeholder coordination and familiar with Government of Nepal’s DRRM related matters.
• Experience in using digital tools that are used for disaster management.

Travel and/or Work Environment

Mandatory travels to implementation sites of Achham and Kailali districts (60%)

Is This Job for You?

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organization working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people. 

Candidates fulfilling the criteria mentioned above may apply by February 12, 2023 by logging on to DRR Coordinator for more details on the position and application.

For more information on World Vision International Nepal please visit our website: https://www.wvi.org/nepal

World Vision International Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourage candidates of diverse background, women and differently abled, to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the subsequent selection procedure.

WVIN reserves all rights to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.

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