About this role
Essential Job Responsibilities
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work
• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members
• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options
• Support in Identifying and analyzing potential hazards and vulnerabilities within the community
• Support and facilitate the development of Disaster Risk Management (DRM) plans that are community-led and tailored to local contexts.
• Encourage active participation from all community sectors, including marginalized groups.
• Collaborate with local authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for DRM plans.
• Ensure that grant funds are used effectively and transparently for DRM activities.
• Assist communities in executing their DRM actions and using committee kits effectively.
• Support in organizing Training of Trainers (ToT) programs for staff and community leaders.
• Support the training sessions to build capacity in facilitating CLDRM.
• Assess the impact of training programs and make necessary adjustments.
• Other duties required by the supervisor
Program coordination and management
• Maintain and coordinate reporting and documentation with the DRR Coordinator and other relevant team members.
• Timely preparation of activity progress report from the respective area and share with the DRR Coordinator.
Representation
• Represent Mercy Corps at national and regional clusters as delegated by the DRR Coordinator
Security
• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
Organizational Learning
• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Knowledge and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Disaster Management, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• years of experience in disaster risk management, community development, or a related field.
• Proven track record of working with communities to develop and implement disaster risk management plans.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and monitoring.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills to engage with diverse community members and stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop comprehensive DRM plans.
• Proficiency in training and capacity-building techniques.
• In-depth understanding of disaster risk reduction principles and practices.
• Familiarity with local and international DRR frameworks, such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction