Senior Officer, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Overview

Support the IFRC and the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society in strengthening community resilience and disaster risk reduction capacities under the SAFER-AZ Programme. The role focuses on community-based DRR, EVCA, early warning dissemination, and preparedness planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of Enhanced Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments (EVCA) in assigned communities.
• Oversee the development, validation, and launch of community-based DRR and resilience plans.
• Support the establishment, training, and equipping of Community Disaster Response Teams (CDRTs).
• Coordinate branch-level and community-level dissemination of early warning messages.
• Plan and facilitate delivery of capacity-building sessions for AzRCS staff, volunteers, and CSOs.
• Supervise DRR Officer and ensure timely implementation of activities.
• Monitor progress against project indicators.
• Ensure proper documentation of field activities.
• Contribute to narrative and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with IFRC policies.

Required Experience

5 years of relevant professional experience in disaster risk management or early warning systems. Demonstrated experience in participatory facilitation and community engagement. Preferred: Minimum of 3 years’ work experience with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement or other humanitarian organisations. Experience working with volunteers or civil society organizations. Experience in delivering training activities.

Qualifications

University degree in humanitarian, environmental sciences, public policy or related field. Preferred: Technical training in disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

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