Latest Jobs: DRR & Climate Change Officer
Applications are being accepted for qualified individuals in Islamic Relief to fill a vacancy posted in the daily newspaper Classified Source on the date 01 October, 2024.
Islamic Relief
Date Posted: | :: | 01 October, 2024 |
Department: | :: | Islamic Relief |
Category | Sector | :: | INGO |
Newspaper: | :: | Classified Source Newspaper |
Education: | :: | Bachelor |
Total Vacancies: | :: | Details in attached ads |
Vacancy Location: | :: | Muzaffarabad, |
Job Type: | :: | Full Time |
Expected Last Date: | :: | 11 October, 2024 |
Vacant Positions: DRR & Climate Change Officer
- DRR & CLIMATE CHANGE OFFICER
Now, the Islamic Relief
Muzaffarabad is looking for a DRR & Climate Change Officer to work there.
JOB Description: DRR & Climate Change Officer
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- Develop in depth understanding of project documents (Environmental checklists) as well as business process / DIP for planning & implementation shelter activities.
- Lead on technical feasibility / assessment (site identification, material, labour, transportation, supplies etc.) of shelter activities prior to implementation to ensure sustainability & cost effectiveness as well as the agreed time frame of project at field level.
- Ensure adherence to humanitarian standards (Sphere, Do no harm, Humanitarian principles, Core Humanitarian standards, Red Cross code of conduct) & applicable engineering standards
- Perform quality & quantity assurance checks by paying regular visits to construction sites to verify the work is performed in compliance with the plans and specifications.
- Assist local teams in preparation of basic technical information (cost estimates for shelter related interventions).
- Lead on capacity building initiatives for communities (effective utilization of available resources with future sustainability aspect) & field staff on technical level to meet job requirements.
- Lead on Identification & hiring of construction teams and labour while working in close collaboration with supply chain department.
- Responsible for management of Site Engineers and any other skilled & unskilled workers (labour, survey team etc), documentation of performance feedback, grievance handling and other day to day affairs where applicable.
- Identify, Analyse and resolve all technical issues in all files, projects and ensure efficient interpretation of all design drawings and maintain all Quality Control procedures in projects.
- Recommend the purchase of specialized equipment required for implementation of the shelter activities.
- Take part in supplier selection process by evaluating the samples against specifications given in approved BOQs/estimates at field level as & when needed.
- Arrange field monitoring visits for donor, and government competent authorities.
- Processing daily project documentation and construction observations.
- Designing integrated work plans in collaboration with teams from other departments/thematic areas.
- Coordinate with internal (Team Leader, Senior Field Engineer, E/PC, APM, other sector leads at area level) & external (Clusters, contractors, public health department, other organization’s representatives working in project areas, community activists, COs, VOs and beneficiary households) stakeholders related to shelter and other matters of mutual interest.
- In place a contingency plan to deal with external factors affecting or may affect the field activities.
- Endorsement of schemes from the concern departments.
- Ensure availability of completion certificate for each communal or household activity is in hand and signed by beneficiaries, committee representative and relevant sub engineer and also handing over to relevant department
- Ensure preparation & record management of Measurement Books with agreement of vendor
- Maintenance of record (hard & soft) that includes but not limited to Cost estimates, BoQs, drawings, construction plans, Measurement book, daily field visit reports, material requisition, pictorial progress & other documentation..
- Preparation of daily, weekly, monthly and other progress reports for management’s info.
- Ensure proper filling of forms & formats as per desired standard
- Extend support to MEAL / MIS / Communications staff for gathering desired information.
- Ensure availability of up to date info in MIS on regular basis with consultation of MIS / M&E.
- Close coordination with line manager for effective implementation of project activities.
- Conduct regular field visits with 70% time in field, 10% Coordination with stakeholders and 20% for reporting.
Pre-employment Checks:
- Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- Screening clearance
- Receipt of satisfactory references
- Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in Pakistan. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship.
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding:
- IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
- The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.
- All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
- In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
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How to Apply?
Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae (Documents specified in the attached advertisements) by the Closing date: 11 October, 2024, The applicant’s subject line must include a clear reference to the job title. Islamic Relief ensures equal opportunity for all similarly qualified candidates.
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