DRR Officer

Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh

 

Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh

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Summary

• Vacancy: 01
• Location: Cox’s Bazar (Teknaf)
• Salary: Tk. 62758 – 69693 (Monthly)
• Experience: At least 2 years
• Published: 9 Jun 2024

 

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster Risk Management, Geography/Environment, Social Science, Agriculture, Rural Development or any other relevant disciplines.
• Preferable – Master’s Degree in a relevant field.

Experience

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
  NGO

Additional Requirements

Experience:

• At least 2 years technical experience of working on the same thematic preferably in development and humanitarian context.

Others:

• Working experience in other disaster-prone areas is preferable.
• Working experience with HI or any disability focus organization will give the advantage
• Proven analytical and planning skills.
• Knowledge of disability and development issues in Bangladesh.
• Have the capacity to maintain close relationships with partners, stakeholders, and clients.
• Working experience in an inclusive DRR project will add extra value for the candidate.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written Bangla and English.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural team environment.
• Availability to travel to remote areas and spend time at the field level.
• Computer knowledge (MS Office package- both in English and Bangla).
• Strong teamwork approach.

Responsibilities & Context

Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion (HI) has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, focusing on creating sustainable changes to ensure the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society.

Operational Thematic: Livelihood, Health and Rehabilitation, Protection, Inclusion, Education, and Atlas Logistics.

Number of staff: Around 342 national staff and 4 international staff.

HI, is looking for DRR Officer, reporting to the Project Manager, the DRR Officer contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in the country where s/he is based. The DRR Officer contributes to the implementation of his/her project, ensuring the optimal quality and impact of the project. S/he works closely with the program technical team.

Job Location: Teknaf

Line Manager: Project Manager

Type of Contract: Fixed-term

Duration of the Contract: As early as possible to 31 December 2024.

Mission 1: Operational implementation

Responsibility 1: Contribute to project planning and implementation in line with the existing frameworks

• Participate in baseline study along with HI team (Rehab, inclusion, MHPSS, accessibility & livelihood Officers) as per project methodologies and focus DRR issues, opportunities, and challenges of beneficiaries in the target areas;
• Prepare inclusive disaster risk reduction training module and organize and facilitate sessions for the target group like PERU Team Members and Upazila Disaster Management Committee (UDMC) members etc.
• Capacity building and support community volunteers/ caregivers in organizing regular sessions on awareness-raising and DRR activities for all.
• Organize and conduct inclusive DRR awareness sessions for vulnerable population and their caregivers in Camps and host community
• Support in conducting Vulnerability Capacity Analysis (VCA) and developing a contingency plan for the local community level
• In collaboration with RO and Accessibility officer, identify reasonable accommodation needs at the HH and community level to improve DRR mitigation measures and take initiatives for adaptation
• Support vulnerable populations to develop an individual and household-level preparedness plan
• Follow up on services with the beneficiaries at home and provide support as per need and project interventions;

Responsibility 2: Contribute to project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning

• Monitor project activities, check quality implementation, and review beneficiary files to determine needs for inclusive DRR
• Ensure respect for HI technical & institutional policies, methods, and approaches to ensure quality during project implementation, in linkage with the Technical Unit
• Support to ensure indicators tracking related to the progress of beneficiaries towards disability inclusion.
• Participate in monthly coordination meetings to ensure better coordination for smooth project implementation.

Responsibility 3: Ensure project data management

• Ensure that the appropriate data collection and management tools are in place and are used correctly on the project, in line with global standards.
• Contribute to the development and roll-out of monitoring tools, data collection, and report writing.
• Conduct and maintain beneficiary files related to DRR assessments

Collect and compile project-related data in the relevant database.

Responsibility 4: Contribute to the coordination of project teams

• Build a network with concerned stakeholders i.e., Union Parishad, Upazila Disaster Management Office led by Project Implementation Officer (PIO), Upazila social service department, District Relief and Rehabilitation Office/r (DRRO), training institutes, and other NGOs working in the relevant field;
• Keep smooth communication with Technical Specialist and Technical Officer (TO)-HI for any technical issue;
• Prepare monthly reports, event reports, and monitoring mission reports;
• Build the capacities of the project team on disability issues targeting vulnerable populations and how to ensure their dignified participation in the skill development training methodology and facilitation skills.
• Any other tasks requested by the line manager.

Responsibility 5: Contribute to external project communication

• Communicate with other relevant stakeholders and like-minded organizations and engage persons with disabilities

Mission 2: Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Contribute to the program’s emergency preparedness initiatives, and in an emergency, adapt his/her working arrangements to contribute to an effective humanitarian response from HI.
• Perform any other related activities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation & Other Benefits

• Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
• Festival Bonus: 2

• Medical Coverage: Staff and dependents will get general/outpatient, hospitalization, dental, and optical medical insurance facilities as per the HI policy.
• Maternity Coverage: Staff and dependents will get maternity medical coverage facilities as per the HI policy.
• Group Life Insurance Coverage: Staff will get the death benefit, accidental benefit, permanent partial disability, permanent total disability benefit, and critical illness benefit as per the HI policy.
• Leave: Staff will get sick leave, annual leave, casual leave, medical leave, and event leave as per HI policy.

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Cox’s Bazar (Teknaf)

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