Applications are being accepted for qualified individuals in Muslim Aid to fill a vacant post advertised in the daily newspaper Classified Source dated 14 February, 2025
Now, the Muslim Aid Mirpur Khas, Chitral want to hire a Disaster Risk Management Officer to full fill the vacant position.
JOB Description: Disaster Risk Management Officer
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Key Accountabilities:
Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments.
Design and execute DRM initiatives to enhance community resilience.
Organize training and workshops for communities and local authorities on DRM practices.
Promote the use of early warning systems and disaster preparedness tools.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of DRM initiatives prepare reports and use data to improve project outcomes.
Provide technical support during disaster response, including rapid needs assessments and coordination
Distribution of ERT Kits to the ERTs.
Main Responsibilities
1. Program Planning and Implementation:
Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify risks and vulnerabilities of the targeted communities.
Develop and implement DRR strategies, action plans, and initiatives as per identified risks and vulnerabilities of the targeted communities and align with national and international frameworks.
Design and deliver community-based DRR training, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
Support the integration of DRR into MAP’s project and construction of SMART houses project planning.
2. Capacity Building:
Train and build the capacity of local communities, Village Committees (VCs), field teams and government officials on DRR concepts, tools, and practices.
Facilitate the establishment and strengthening of Emergency Response Team (ERT) at community, UC and District Level.
Promote the use of ERT kits, early warning systems and disaster preparedness plans at village, UC and District Level.
3. Coordination:
Liaise with government agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders to coordinate DRR activities and ensure alignment with national policies.
Participate in DRR-related meetings, workshops, and forums to share best practices and lessons learned.
Foster partnerships with local organizations and community leaders to enhance DRR efforts.
4. Monitoring and Evaluation:
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of DRR programs and initiatives.
Prepare regular progress reports, case studies, and success stories for internal and external stakeholders.
Use monitoring data to adapt and improve DRR interventions.
5. Emergency Response Support:
Provide technical support during emergency response operations, including rapid needs assessments and coordination of relief efforts.
• Ensure DRR principles are integrated into emergency response and recovery programs.
6. Advocacy and Awareness:
• Raise awareness about disaster risks and the importance of preparedness through media campaigns, community events, and educational materials.
Interested candidates should email their CVs (necessary documents as specified in the attached adverts) before the closing date: 24 February, 2025, The job title must be clearly included in the applicant’s subject line when applying for a position. Muslim Aid ensures equal opportunity for all equally qualified candidates.
