Disaster Preparedness and Response Assistant NGO Careers – DanChurchAid (DCA)
Job Title: Disaster Preparedness and Response Assistant
Organisation: DanChurchAid (DCA)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: DPR-Officer
About US:
DanChurchAid (DCA) is a faith-based, non-missionary relief and development organization based in Copenhagen, Denmark and founded in 1922. DCA has supported development and humanitarian programs in Uganda for over 35 years, working in partnership with local partners. DCA is a member of the ACT Alliance. Our key competencies in Uganda are livelihoods and food security, humanitarian response, and civil society development.
Job Summary: Working under the supervision of the DPR Officer, the DPR Assistant will take active part in the implementation of the ECHO funded project that aims to invigorate, further develop, and manage disaster preparedness and response activities to reduce the impact of sudden epidemics, refugee influx or natural disasters and secure a quick and efficient local first response. Support first responders such as District Disaster Management Committees, Sub County Disaster Management Committees, volunteers, VHTs, local NGOs and other local resources in Zombo District which is the key area of implementation. Work closely and coordinate with the local responders and other key stake holders such as Disaster Management Committees, Office of the Prime Minister, DPR platforms and District local government offices and institutions at district level, securing a strong link to the first responders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project Implementation and Management
- Ensure community mobilization and sensitization of beneficiaries is conducted in an organized manner and beneficiary profiles updated into the database as per DCA guidelines.
- Work closely with community leaders, government structures during registration and verification of beneficiaries ensuring the laid-out selection criteria is carefully followed.
- Attend workshops on disaster preparedness and response coordination meetings organized by DCA, government and other partners at the district and subcounty whenever required.
- Participate in the capacity building of implementing partners on the intervention sectors such as Cash transfer activities, protection activities, accountability mechanisms, among others.
- Participate in distribution of project inputs e.g., disaster related IEC materials to the target groups to create awareness on disaster preparedness.
- Coordinate with community, government structures and other NGOs during implementation of disaster preparedness activities (Sub County leaders, block leaders, camp commandants, Refugee welfare council.
- Ensure implementation of project activities according to work plan and share project progress Reports with the project Officer.
- Compile monthly and quarterly progress reports and share with the Project Officer.
- Organizing and facilitating workshops to ensure that lessons learnt and good practice from disaster management in the region are compiled and used to improve future planning, programming, and implementation.
- Leadership
- Participate in regular staff meetings.
- Ensure, in liaison with Project Manager that he/she operate in a secure environment and comply with security procedures and policies.
- Ensure optimal use of human resources, including promotion of teamwork and securing adequate training of staff and promotion of talented staff.
- Reporting and Accountability
- Maintain an open dialogue with the beneficiaries to promote transparency and accountability including contributing to and implementing the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).
- Identify, document, and disseminate best practices gained from DPR interventions in the areas of operation.
- Share responsibility to maintain refugee community participation mechanisms in the camp, ensuring that the voices of men, women, boys and girls and groups with specific needs are heard and represented.
- Representation and Coordination
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with DCA staff, national and local authorities, international and national organizations as well as technical focal points in food security and Markets development, coordinate all planned projects with other implementing partners (IPs), OPM, and donors to ensure consistency with cluster priorities.
- Represent DCA in relevant forums e.g., clusters, coordination structures with OPM, donors and NGOs in agreement with the project manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in disaster management, Development studies or a related Social Sciences. A post graduate qualification in related field is an added advantage.
- At least three years of work experience with at least one-year in disaster preparedness with an INGO / NGO.
- Experience in coordinating with local community structures and working with partners is desirable.
- Must be flexible and willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.
- Very good communication, report writing skills and facilitation skills.
- Knowledge of local language will be an added advantage.
- Must possess a valid riding permit.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the DanChurchAid (DCA) should apply online through the link below.
NB:
- DCA offers a salary package (Salary, Insurance & Pension) in accordance with the experience & DCA Uganda HR Manual.
- DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy. While we appreciate your interest to work with DCA, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline:27th May 2022
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