Organization:Adeso,
African Development Solutions
Position Title:Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator - Resilience and Economic Growth in Arid Lands-Improved Resilience Program (REGAL-IR)
Position Title:Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator - Resilience and Economic Growth in Arid Lands-Improved Resilience Program (REGAL-IR)
Reporting
to: Chief of
Party
Program/
Duty station: Isiolo
Contract
Duration: 1 year,
renewable
Starting
date: Immediate
Organizational
Context
Adeso,
formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based
international development and humanitarian organization.
At Adeso,
we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential;
working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can
thrive.
Our belief
that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy
community drives the nature and intent of our programming.
We work to
prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by:
reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing
humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
For the
past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental
awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects
in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future.
Currently,
Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Our current donor
portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, CIDA, UNICEF, and the
Government of Netherlands, among others.
Adeso is
an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It
offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and
development.
Project
Summary
The REGAL
IR program is a 5 year initiative aiming to reduce hunger and poverty, increase
social stability and build strong foundations for economic growth by
strengthening social, economic, and environmental resilience in pastoral and
transitioning communities in Kenya’s arid lands.
It has six
strategic objectives including diversifying livelihoods, im proving value chain
inclusiveness, natural Resource management, conflict management, disaster risk
reduction, and improving nutrition.
The
program will be based in Isiolo County and implementing activities in Isiolo,
Garissa, Wajir, Marsabit, and Turkana.
Position
Purpose
- To
build the capacities of communities and local institutions to anticipate
and mitigate the impacts of drought
- Strengthen
disaster risk reduction (DRR)
- Build
local capacity and promote awareness‐building
- Coordinate
with Adeso consortium Partners to strengthen resilience to shocks and
disasters.
- In
concert with the relief‐to‐development
community, identify and support activities that strengthen food security
safety nets
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
- Overall
planning, management, Coordination and supervision of Disaster Risk
Reduction (DRR) activities
- Supporting
and monitoring of the implementation and progress of the Drought Emergency
Response activities
- Supervision
of Drought Emergency Response activities, including project management,
human resources management, financial& administrative management.
- Reporting
on progress of the project
- Networking
and linking with external stakeholders and actors to support Contingency
Skills and Qualifications
- Degree
holder in community development and or other relevant field
- Management
and supervision of humanitarian aid activities in a context similar to
Kenya and its arid lands.
- Supervision
of partner organisations in implementing humanitarian aid activities.
- Knowledge
of and experience with logical framework methodology and result
indicators.
- Regulations
and reporting requirements of USAID.
- Drought
Cycle Management and Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction approach.
- Excellent
communication skills.
- Good
oral and written communication skills in English language.
- Experience
in cash programming will be an added advantage
Application Process
This is a
challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated
professional.
If you
would like to join this dynamic team and be part of building resilience and
economic growth in Africa, please submit your application to
jobs@adesoafrica.org quoting the position in the subject matter, by March 11th
2013
Each
application should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and include the
following:
1. An
updated CV
2. An
application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact
information for three work-related referees.
Applications
not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.
Women
candidates are encouraged to apply
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Adeso is
an equal opportunity employer
Website: www.adesoafrica.org
