Kenya
Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya.
Its vision is to be the most effective, trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.
Position Title: Regional Disaster Management Officer
2 Positions
Reporting to: Assistant Secretary General
Job Location: West Kenya & Lower Eastern
Overall Purpose
Overall Purpose
Responsible
to the Assistant Secretary General for effective planning, budgeting,
implementing and evaluating disaster management programmes that respond to
natural disasters such as drought, famine, flood, fire, major accidents and
other calamities within the Region.
Specific
responsibilities include mapping and minimising vulnerabilities and disaster
risks by building the capacity of communities to effectively prepare and
respondto the adverse impact of hazards and disasters, restoration of family
links as well asputting in place systems for environmental conservation and
development.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate
implementation of disaster management programmes to respond to drought,
famine, flood, landslides, explosions, fire, major accidents and other
calamities with potential to cause loss of life, injury and great human
suffering.
- Coordinate the
development and implementation of community based early warning systems
(EWS) utilizing the latest technology, contingency plans as well
strategies and tactics as well as traditional knowledge management systems
- Participate in
the design, development, implementation and evaluation of a national
training curriculum and capacity building programmes aimed at equipping
and strengthening staff, volunteers and communities with capacity to
prepare for disasters and large-scale emergencies
- Develop
strategies for strengthening collaborative partnerships and networks with
stakeholders, donors, government agencies, the private sector and other
players to ensure implementation of programmes that enhance organizational
effectiveness
- Prepare
inception reports, concept papers, periodic progress reports and annual
reports showing achievements against planned targets as well as providing
justification for performance variances and areas of improvement
Minimum Qualifications
- Relevant
post-graduate qualification such as BSc in Disaster Management or
equivalent qualifications
- Over three (3)
years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating disaster
management implementing programmes in emergency/relief context
Key Competencies
- Knowledge of
humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals at national, regional and
international levels aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering
- Strong
leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the
Society’s strategic objectives
- Demonstrated
technical expertise in strategic management, project planning and
budgeting as well as programme monitoring and evaluation
- Ability to
develop and implement accountability and performance management systems to
support professional development efforts linked to strategic objectives
- Demonstrated
proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets,
data-base, email and utilization of the internet
Applications must contain: Letter of application, curriculum vitae,
copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees.
All applications should be sent to:
The
Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100,
Nairobi
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100,
Nairobi
So as
to reach him not later than Friday, 14th December 2012.
