Full-Time RESILIENCE OFFICER – DISASTER READY
Job Description
The Resilience Officer will work as part of a team to contribute to achieving the objectives of the Disaster Ready project. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of disaster ready activities, monitoring and reporting. The principal role of the Resilience officer is to ensure that project activities are performed well and meet expected results and indicators effectively in line with CARE’s Codes of Conduct. S/he ensures that project reports are prepared, checked and processed in accordance with reporting deadlines.
The position is based in Tanna, and requires around 50% of the time to be based in project locations in islands within Tafea Province.
Your major responsibilities will be varied and will include;
- Ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the Disaster Ready project
- Mobilise community members, authorities and key stakeholders according to
activities planned; - Collect relevant data and Information needed to ensure the proper application of
monitoring systems;
You will have;
- Minimum technical diploma and/ or vocational training or at least 2-3 year experience working on disaster risk reduction, food security, gender or climate
change projects, preferably in an NGO or government agency - Passion for, and knowledge or resilience, climate change concepts, approaches, policies, actors and networks with a focus in Vanuatu and the Pacific
- Understanding of the community based development work and/ or activity implementation
- Willingness to travel within the islands in Tafea Province, and to spend extended periods in remote locations and basic living conditions
- Demonstrated understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment and a commitment to CARE’s approach and values including diversity and cultural
sensitivity - Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to challenges, to be flexible, and resilient as well as to work effectively in a small, diverse and busy team
environment
In return for your commitment, you will benefit from ongoing professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.
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