Associate DRR Field Officer

Akwajobs   (Guatemala - Guatemala City (GTM))

Posted : 28 June, 2021

Category : Development & Humanitarian Aid   Location : Guatemala - Guatemala City (GTM)

Job type : Full Time

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Associate DRR Field Officer

International Specialist

Host entity

UNHCR

Country

Guatemala

Location, Country

Guatemala City (GTM)

Language skills

Spanish

English

Expected Starting Date

Immediate

Duration

until 31 December 2021 with possiblity of extension

Application deadline

28 June 2021

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of Snr. Operations Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

·         Provide technical support and guidance to UNHCR offices in the country and partners on activities within the areas of DRR through:

1. Facilitating the promotion of DRR in disaster prone communities by:

·         Ensuring that UNHCR Country Office and Field Units in the country are supported in carrying assessments related to DRR taking into account the current situation and projected population planning figures.

·         Identifying and initiate activities to enhance risk reductions skills of targeted communities

·         Identifying pilot initiatives in DRR in select communities

·         Conducting capacity and vulnerability assessment in identified communities.

·         Facilitating the development of contingency plans in targeted communities.

·         Conducting awareness raising activities on community-based disaster risk management

2. Building the capacity of field staff and community stakeholders in the implementation of the activities by:

·         Identifying the training needs of staff from partners and community members in DRR activities

·         Developing a capacity building plan for the staff from partners and community members on DRR activities

·         Facilitating trainings for staff from partners and community members in DRR

·         In consultation with UNHCR’s implementing partner and local communities themselves, identifying the need for community based Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) that can benefit the local and displaced communities on DRR.

·         Ensuring that where possible UNHCR activities implemented at field and national level will contribute to DRR´s objectives.

3. Supervising the implementation of the project activities in the field

·         Provide oversight to the work of the supervisors/trainers/facilitators.

·         Work closely with operations team for the implementation of project activities

·         Monitor and document field level activities.

·         Prepares and monitors budgets for all sub projects

4.      Ensure UNHCR is represented in forums related to DRR at local and country level and with other relevant actors/technical coordination platforms as necessary.

Any other responsibilities and tasks assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Educational additional comments

Architecture, Civil-Engineering, Engineering (hydrology, hydrogeology, hydraulics, water/sanitation management or environmental sciences), Agriculture.

Required experience

36 Months

Experience remark

3 years which includes management of DRR programs / projects or a combination of experience in the humanitarian sector and environmental-related activities outside of the humanitarian sector.

Language skills

·         Spanish(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

·         English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise

Other human settlement related experience, other agriculture related experience

Area of expertise details

·         Knowledge of computer software (MS Word, Excel PowerPoint), as well as the capacity to use mapping tools, i.e. GPS and knowledge of construction drawing and design software (AutoCad or MS Visio, Hipanet etc) is a great added advantage.

·         Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System;

·         Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

·         Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

·         Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;

·         Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

·         Sound security awareness;

Driving license

Competencies values

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

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