Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with the BI DRMP team to provide strategic guidance on the overall preparedness planning and actions for the DRM programme to ensure that proposals for funding are produced, donor reporting requirements are adhered to and are of the highest standards
Provide appropriate technical support in delivering and implementing programme activities in BI countries to ensure timeliness and effectiveness
Oversee the ongoing humanitarian situation in the BI countries, provide leadership to rapid deployment of the team and facilitate cross-programmatic collaboration, as well as identify and mobilize resources to ensure all country staffs’ understanding and ability to perform their role in DRM programme implementation
Represent and engage BI external humanitarian clusters and policy forums to ensure commitments and accountability for the delivery of humanitarian policy and practices in the world
Review training modules and work closely with the training/capacity building team to train the Emergency Response Team (ERT) of BI operation countries in coordination with the Director DRM, to ensure efficient delivery of supports of humanitarian response
Drive quarterly program review meetings with BI country teams to review the progress of programs and prepare a plan of action for the next quarter
Explore the capacity building and learning opportunities (national and international) for the BI country teams to ensure capability is as per the expected level
Introduce a basic preparedness system is in all BI countries to ensure the system is operational
Work closely with DRM Director for developing fundraising strategies through successful engagement with donors, government agencies and development partners in the global humanitarian sector
Engage in regular scanning of new programme opportunities and primary donors from global communities for humanitarian response
Review and drive the adherence of all humanitarian proposals and programs to common humanitarian and recognized technical standards (SPHERE) as well as the country-specific cluster guidelines
Provide guidance to produce high-quality and timely emergency situation report and rapid damage and need assessment report for BIHP, within agreed reporting schedules as required
Represent DRM in different coordination forums eg, humanitarian clusters (Protection, Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education in Emergencies, etc) as well as the different policy and advocacy forums to ensure that DRM efforts in humanitarian response are recognized and addressed in humanitarian policy and practice
Lead on all grant revisions, extensions, and donor reporting to ensure it is completed timely
Lead, coach and guide the staff in technical expertise, management and soft skills, where necessary in order to enhance capabilities and deliver up to expectations
Others (Safeguarding)
Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the program by implementing the safeguarding policy as well as act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
Enforce the adherence to safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure
Educational Requirements:
Master’s degree from reputed universities in Disaster Management, Social Science, Development Studies or its equivalent
Required Competencies:
Knowledge and understanding on Disaster Risk Management
DRR and Response Programme design, proposal development and planning
Networking and partnership
Develop the capacity of national staff
Ability to deal with difficult, often frustrating work situations
Ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Budget monitoring and management
Demonstrable competence in report writing
Fluency in English, both verbal and written
Demonstrated excellence in communication
Ability to work in a flexible, changing environment and perform effectively under pressure
Leadership skills and developing others
Appreciation of diversity and familiarity with multicultural environment
Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a management position in both disaster preparedness and response and long-term development in an emergency response or fragile setting
DRR/DRM Training experience
Demonstrated experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders and multicultural staff and work, team supervision and development
Experience in managing or leading the multi-sectorial humanitarian response
Experience with a thorough understanding of funding agencies and international organisations for humanitarian and nexus programming
Experience of working in insecure environments.
If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:External candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.netInternal candidates need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.netPlease mention the name of the position and AD# 07/2022 BI in the subject bar.Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
recruitment.bi@brac.net
