About Plan:
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.
Job Summary: The Disaster Risk Management Manager will manage, support and monitor the implementation of the country DRM strategy and compliance with the DRM Policy at the Country level. He / she will also provide strategic and operational leadership to DRM and climate change programmes, strategies, procedures, and structures. The incumbent will lead processes of identifying disaster risks; building community resilience through Community Based Disaster Risk Management plans, preparedness and mitigation measures; institutional capacity building; and documentation and sharing of best practices. The DRM Manager will mainstream Disaster Risk Management in all the five (5) strategic objectives of the Plan International Uganda’s CSP so that marginalized girls, boys and youth enjoy their rights in inclusive, resilient and secure communities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Actively coordinate the implementation and localization of Plan global DRM and Climate change strategies and policies
Steer the development and annual reviews of disaster preparedness plans (DPP)
Develop and manage the delivery of an emergency response Plans including all of its components: Program Plan, Funding Plan, Communication Plan, Capacity and capability Plan.
Prepare and periodically update scenario and contingency plans taking into account the Uganda and neighboring countries geopolitical dynamics
Build and strengthen capacity of Plan and its partner staff in emergencies preparedness and response in accordance with accepted principles and practices;
Offer leadership to the strategic integration of DRM, Climate change and emergency programming in all five strategic objectives and the overall program approach, including CCCD standards, and sponsorship commitment.
In charge of establishing and maintaining close and constructive working relationships with other Humanitarian NGOs, UN agencies, the Government of Uganda, bilateral and multilateral donors, and other principle stakeholders.
Work in liaison with the Resource Mobilization team to identify funding opportunities and support development of project concept notes and proposals for funding
Develop and manage structures and systems for efficient and effective disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness and response and climate change mitigation;
Oversee the work of partner organizations and staff and appraise the staff performance of project facilitator(s) to ensure quality delivery of the project at all stages of project implementation
Prepare and submit project progress reports and provide feedback to Plan and partners based on observations from the field, ensure that the reports are of good quality, accurate, timely and follow formats provided.
Manage DRM, climate change and emergency project resources efficiently and effectively in accordance with Plan Uganda policies and guidelines; and in compliance with grant conditions.
Provide leadership to the efficient utilization and timely accountability of funds allocated to implementing partners
Organize regular project performance reviews with the key project stakeholders and address emerging bottlenecks
Develop a system for capturing, documenting and disseminating Plan’s experiences, lesson learnt and best practice both internally and externally.
Prepare regular emergency situation reports and other required documents
Regularly review MOUs and contractual agreements
Ensure compliance with Plan policies, procedures and strategies e.g. Child Protection
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should hold a Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Business administration, Finance, development studies, entrepreneurship or Disaster Risk Management
Additional training in Sphere or any Humanitarian Work principles and standards, or project planning and management will be an added advantage.
A minimum of five years’ experience , three of which in implementing of disaster risk reduction and/or disaster preparedness interventions at local or national level, preferably with an International Non-Governmental Organization.
Detailed working knowledge in disaster management, risk reduction and climate change mitigation approaches and its application in development projects;
Past experience in team management; and proven experience in working with and managing a multiplicity of partners;
Proven ability to meet deadlines and work cooperatively with local partners
Computer literacy skills i.e. Knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation, Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web based research
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their application letters, together with updated CVs, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to the undersigned;
The Country Human Resources Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email to: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.
NB: Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 30th July, 2015
Deadline: 3rd May, 2015