An exciting full time vacancy for a Disaster Risk Management Officer (DRM Officer) Hudur is now available at SRCS, Hudur. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 4 years of professional experience in the Risk Management field. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Jun, 05.
Disaster Risk Management Officer (DRM Officer)
Position:
1
Location:
Hudur
Reporting to:
Branch Coordinator
Gob Grade
4
Line Manager for:
N/A
Background:
The Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is an independent, non-political humanitarian organization that was founded in April 1963 and was established with presidential decree No. 187 in 1965. It was then recognized by the ICRC in 1969 and in the same year became a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent societies.
Job Summary:
The Branch-level DRM Officer will be responsible for day-to-day implementation of tasks agreed by the project management team, liaison with community representatives and volunteers, management of allocated funds, and reporting to the branch coordinator and technical the disaster risk management director based Mogadishus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Ensure timely implementation of planned activities in the branch, and alert the branch coordinator on any anticipated delays or other difficulties.
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Establish close links with community representatives and volunteers in operational areas through continuous field presence, and provide day-to-day support and guidance in their work.
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Providing technical support to the DRM and CVA components of the project at community level, including community based DRR, Disaster Preparedness (DP stocks, warehousing, logistics), cash distribution and preparedness activities – depending on technical profile and under the direction and guidance of branch coordinator.
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Manage allocated funds in a diligent way, in accordance with plans and approved procedures.
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Prepare regular activity and financial reports in accordance with agreed templates and standards and submit them to the branch coordinator.
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Work closely with the branch finance officer, oversee budget implementation and discuss necessary action with the finance office, branch coordinator and DRM director.
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Ensure diligent use of project vehicles and fuel consumption, according to agreed procedures.
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Facilitate field visits by the coordination team and other SRCS staff, PNS partners and external visitors.
Strategic Partnerships & Donor Relationships
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Provide support to external auditors on a variety of technical accounting issues
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Participate in discussions with Bank officials on operational matters related to banking services
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expandability and flexibility to meet the needs of the office
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Participate in contract negotiations with suppliers, contractors and service providers
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Preparing ad-hoc and monthly financial reports on project as needed.
About Hudur
Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda