Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation Officer

Overview

The Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation Officer will support the implementation of the BRACE program at the county level, focusing on strengthening the resilience of the education sector to climate shocks. The role involves contributing to child-centered DRR/CCA programming and providing technical and operational support to ongoing activities in schools and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead DRR/CCA risk, vulnerability, and capacity assessments and develop risk-informed preparedness and contingency plans.
• Coordinate collection of risk data and development of Early Warning Systems.
• Disseminate Early Warning information on disasters and climate risks.
• Work closely with local government authorities and line departments for sector-specific early warning data.
• Facilitate DRR/CCA and Anticipatory Action training in targeted schools and communities.
• Coordinate and train teachers, DRR/CCA Clubs, PTA/SMCs, field-based staff, and local partners.
• Support field-based PTA, SMCs to integrate child-centered DRR & CCA practices.
• Disseminate resilience and child-centered DRR/CCA and Anticipatory Action practices.
• Coordinate and provide technical support to Anticipatory Action and DRR/CCA programmes.
• Ensure partners and field-based staff are supported and guided on DRRCCA and Anticipatory Action practices.
• Ensure target programme participants are engaged and field-based staff have work plans.
• Facilitate DRRCCA and Anticipatory Action training for SCI staff and partners.
• Support the development of school-based climate clubs and activities.
• Lead on the monitoring and evaluations of interventions.
• Actively participate in the design of new DRR/CCA project proposals.
• Promote effective collaboration with all DRR/CCA stakeholders.
• Develop a bridge between local authorities and Save the Children.
• Consolidate and compile DRR/CCA program reports.

Required Experience

At least 3 -5 years’ experience in DRR and Climate change, in an International NGO. Experience in risk-based approaches to DRRCCA and Locally Led Anticipatory Action Programme within South Sudan. Previous working experience in DRR & CCA Risk and Vulnerability Capacity assessments and Emergency Preparedness/Contingency Planning. Past exposure and experience in DRR/CCA and child programming including Payam/county/state level level policy advocacy, facility and community-based service improvement is essential. Experience of working with local partners and Payam/county /State and national level Local Government in DRR/CCA, Emergency responses, Post disaster recovery work, Health, Education, or Child Protection program delivery. Previous experience in people and project management. Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills. Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation. Experience of and ability to represent the organization’s mandate and work in external meetings. Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach national staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree/MSc/MA or equivalent qualification in development practice, international relations, health, natural resource management, engineering, or other relevant social science or comparable field experience.

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