Divisional Disaster Management Officer, Karasuwa

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Divisional Disaster Management DM strategy and contingency Plans and Budgets.
• Coordinate through the Branch DMO, the Divisional relief operations and DM related activities with the Local government and partners.
• Ensure development and strengthening of robust emergency/disaster response teams at the Division in consultation with Branch Health, WASH/Shelter and other relevant Departments.
• Ensure DM activities are conducted in accordance with the NRCS code of conduct and principle of transparency and accountability. 
• Establish an efficient and motivated team of volunteers, and establish systems to ensure retention and capacity building of the volunteers.
• Ensure regular and accurate record of all volunteers are stored into the VDBM
• Support regular assessment on emergency response and offer efforts to mobilize assistance internally from NRCS stock and/or from external source including Movement partners. 
• Through the DS, prepare quarterly and annual progress reports on achievements and challenges incurred

  DUTIES APPLICABLE TO ALL STAFF

• Actively work towards the achievement of the NRCS goals
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Fundamental Principles and NRCS Statutes
• Show capacity to assist other members of staff and management, aptitude for maintaining cooperation and team spirit necessary to achieve the objectives of the National Society
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by Line Manager

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of National Diploma Certificate or relevant University Degree
• Minimum of 3years’ experience in Disaster Management