23 June, 2011

2216 DRR/CCA Field Officers

Care International in Vanuatu

Industry:

Non Government Organisation

Location:

Port Vila, Vanuatu

Job Hours:

Not Stated

Due Date:

15-Jul-11

Job Description:

CARE International in Vanuatu is looking for Disaster Risk Reduction/Climate Change Adaptation Field officers to work on community based projects in remote areas of the islands of Futuna, Maewo, Santo and Vanua Lava. Duties and responsibilities:

1) Ensure the effective and efficient implementation of DRR/ CCA activities according to the activity plan and allocated budget

2) Ensure CARE’s Programming Principles, in particular gender and rights-based approaches, are applied into project implementation activities

3) Ensure good mobilization and ownership of local partners, communities members, authorities and teachers according to activities planned

4) Provide all trainings on DRR concepts, Hazards, climate change, emergency preparedness, schools safety… as requested

5) Collect relevant data and information needed to ensure the proper application of the monitoring system

6) Strengthen relations with relevant Government authorities, other international organizations and non-government organizations working in the same geographic area

7) Participate in the review of objectives, indicators and budgets to ensure they are appropriate and realistic

8) Ensure that regular report activities are timely submitted to the Program Manager

9) Ensure that lessons learnt are being documented to maximize the impact of CARE’s current or future projects.



* The duties and responsibilities included are but not limited to those that may be assigned by the organization*



Please note that this position is subject to funding project donors. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Interested applicant must possess the following:

Criteria:

- Diploma in humanitarian program management, natural disaster risk sciences, environment, climate change adaptation, development, community based approach; Minimum five years of work

experience as DRR/ CCA field officer, preferably for an international non government humanitarian organization (INGOs); Demonstrated experience in working with community members, local

organization and local authorities

- Demonstrated community mobilization and/or participatory techniques (PRA, VCA tools), training and facilitating skills; Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word and Powerpoint, outlook);

Demonstrated good cash management/ basic accounting skill; Highly developed analytical and reporting skills

- Fluent in written and spoken english and bislama, french language will be an asset; Open-minded, willing to learn, team spirit, humble; Ability to work in a team and in very remote areas; A Vanuatu

Salary:

Information on terms of employment, salary and starting date will be discussed during interviews and finalised with the successful applicant.

Language:

Bislama, English, French

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How To Apply:

To apply, please send a detailed resume and motivation letter in english which addresses the selection criteria and the names of two people as professional references to the address below.

Contact Name:

Not Stated

Phone:

Not Stated

Email:

Florence.Lepaulmier@careint.org

Address:

The Program Manager, CARE International in Vanuatu, PO Box 1129, Port Vila.
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