Job Description

To coordinate the Disaster Management programme activities in line with the Strategic Plan of the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society. Based at Head Office

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning and analysis of programme activities in conformity with the strategic plan.
• Participates and guides participants during the planning process in the development of national programme plans.
• Develops and submits budgets for the consolidated Disaster Management Plan
• Organizes Disaster Management programme meetings to discuss the implementation strategies for programmes activities.
• Oversees and holds progress review meetings with Project Coordinators; Finance; PMER and partners.
• Organizes and facilitates training programmes for volunteers, staff and stakeholders on disaster management.
• Develops disaster preparedness and response systems and procedures through community based DRR activities call outs and maintenance of adequate emergency stocks.
• Develops national and international appeals for funding for emergencies and disasters.
• Analyses and reviews situational update reports from Project Officers and highlighting the level of disaster and possible needs.
• Organizes and participates in the on-going, mid-term summative evaluations of programmes by donors and consultants.
• Analyses evaluation reports and action recommendations.
• Develops and submits to the Operations Director contributions of Disaster programmes for the development of a strategic plan of the Society
• Prepares project proposals of programmes and projects for presentation to donors for funding.
• Attends meetings, workshops, conferences and other Disaster functions at National, Regional and International level.

Qualifications and Experience

• An undergraduate degree in Disaster Management, Social Science ,Project Management, Development Studies
• Master’s Degree in Disaster Management/Development Studies a distinct advantage.
Experience
• At least 5 years of professional experience in working in a humanitarian/development organisation with a focus on disaster management.
• Experience in working on ECHO-funded projects
• Strong familiarity with disaster response and preparedness in Zimbabwe
• Project management experience including monitoring, evaluation, narrative reporting knowledge of financial monitoring and reporting
• Experience coordinating with national level Government agencies, coordination platforms and partner organisations
• Possesses a class four driver’s licence
Competencies
• Skilled in use of Microsoft office package
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Skills in conducting training and other capacity building activities
• Strong analytical and research competencies
• Strong time and task management skills