Disaster Risk Management Specialist

Position Summary

The main mandate of the DRM Specialist is to develop PIN expertise in DRM, to support existing DRM interventions and develop new opportunities.

The role may require mid-term deployment (up to 4 months) to support the launch or implementation of DRM programmes. Alternatively, it could imply short term country visits (3-4 weeks) to conduct an assessment or a project evaluation.

It also involves collecting and sharing appropriate lessons learned, best practices, guidelines and policies to Country Programs (CPs), facilitating the transfer of expertise between PIN’s country programs, providing technical support to country teams and facilitating capacity development as required, as well as ensuring appropriate coordination with key partners and donors, and representation of PIN in relevant global and regional platforms, networks and with key donors.

The DRM specialist should focus on comprehensive DRM approaches aiming at systemic changes and approaching DRM from a climate risk management perspective.

Duty station: Remote/ Prague            

Travel requirement: at least 50% to other PIN country programmes or for networking events

Reporting Relations & Interdependencies with Other Functions

The DRM Specialist reports to the DRM Global advisor. S/he does not have line management responsibilities, but may be required to have direct programmatic role while supporting specific country projects/programs.

The DRM Specialist is part of the Climate Resilience team within PIN Knowledge and Learning Department, a dynamic team of technical advisors and specialists, focusing on high-quality program development and implementation.

In addition to PIN country program teams, the DRM Programme Manager cooperates closely with relevant KLD advisors and members of the Humanitarian unit - in particular Technical advisors involved in Preparedness and Anticipatory action, as well as with the MEAL unit and the Institutional Fundraising Unit.

Duties & Responsibilities

Support DRM programme development and implementation

-        Support PIN’s Country Programs to develop new DRM interventions or strengthen existing ones, and supports CPs in designing and implementing DRM;

-        Lead and/or support proposal development processes related to DRM, in close coordination with Country Programs and the Institutional Fundraising Unit

-        Provides technical and coordination support, advice and guidance in relevant areas of DRM, to individual CPs, ensuring that protection mainstreaming and conflict sensitivity concerns are considered to ensure the highest quality of delivery possible;

-        When requested by a Country Program, support project implementation in country (up to 4 months). This could include any tasks linked to a successful project implementation such as: staff recruitment, project launch, stakeholder relationship, budget management, etc.

-        Regularly travels to PIN CPs to monitor local implementation and provide backstopping and support as needed;

-        Contributes and supports as needed project evaluations, in cooperation with the MEAL unit and CP MEAL teams;

-        Supports country teams in anticipating and addressing possible challenges in project implementation;

Capacity building and learning

-        Tracks key trends and policies in the DRM field, including linkages with Early warning systems and anticipatory action (AA), and ensures they are reflected in PIN’s programming and strategies;

-        Develop learning documents (capability statements, how to guide, lessons learnt, etc) to be used for internal learning and external visibility and positioning 

-        Cooperates with Organizational Development Coordinator, DRM advisor and advisor for preparedness and AA to develop and provide relevant workshops and onboarding sessions for HQ and CP staff focusing on DRM;

-        Identifies training needs and gaps in relevant CPs, maps out training opportunities in the countries/region, and facilitates capacity building for PIN CP staff, partners and relevant stakeholders on DRM as required;

Representation and networking

-        Map and participate to relevant event on DRM globally

-        Follow key trends and progress in DRM 

-        Actively participate and network in REAP and their relevant working groups  

-        Explore opportunities to develop linkages with scientific partners and private sector to leverage their expertise, knowledge and capacities for forecasting  

-        Develop communication materials to promote PIN DRM expertise (briefing notes, dedicated website, etc) 

Miscelleanous

-        Contribute to the development of PIN organizational policies and programmatic work by participating in PIN strategic and programmatic discussions, and proactively proposing improvements to PIN’s approaches and strategies;

-        Internal coordination with other technical advisors, MEAL, Digital Unit and Communication department

-        Perform other tasks as requested by line manager.

Requirements

-        At least 8 years of professional experience in designing and implementing Disaster Risk management programming

-        Relevant experience in Africa will be valued

-        A university degree in a relevant field (e.g: disaster risk management, climate change or similar)

-        Strong networking, representational, and negotiation skills 

-        Proven track record of successful project/programme proposal writing and budget development

-        Proven experience in engaging with the private sector and governments

-        Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, coaching, and mentoring skills 

-        Have the ability to both coordinate different teams and participate in different team environments 

-        Excellent spoken and written English

We offer: 

-        Remote and flexible work with the possibility of short field trips 

-        Salary according to the PIN salary scale dependent on the cost of living in the specific home location 

-        Work with inspiring people, for the largest Central and Eastern-European INGO 

-        25 days of annual leave, 3 sick days and 3 study leave days 

-        Personal and professional development – including extensive Capacity Building program – internal and external - Induction training, internal e-learnings, Knowledge and Learning Department onboarding, eventual HEAT Training, Humentum training (www.humentum.org ), PuntoSud training (https://academy.puntosud.org/courses) 

-        Free medical helpdesk and psychological consultation available online; 

How to apply: 

Are you interested in this position? Send us your CV and short cover letter in English via our application form. Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled. 

People in Need staff are expected to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need Code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). 

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need involves. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.