Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 30 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead Strategic Outcome 1, with supervision and support for both Activity 1 and 2 Successful coordination, technical support, design and implementation of capacity building initiatives for strengthening Government systems to prepare and respond to disasters through DRR, social protection and anticipatory action and related programmes with Government and other stakeholders including UN Agencies and NGOs
• Development of DRM programmes that link to social protection and Anticipatory action to ensure integrated interventions.
• Support development of Contingency Plans for various hazards (floods, droughts, epidemics) under the leadership of Government through PMO-DMD, and support planning of simulation exercises.
• Provide technical input to the review and formulation of policies and strategies related to DRR, Social Protection, Agriculture and Food Security.
• Lead the process for resource mobilization through development of funded proposals for SO1, and ensure timely and high-quality reporting for both financial and technical aspects.
• Participate effectively in the UNSDCF processes including development of Joint Work-Plan (JWP) under relevant Outcome Group(s).
• Participate and provide technical input to the donors’ working groups notably the DPG – Environment, DPG Agriculture and UN Emergency Coordination Group (ECG).
• Participate in review of various relevant internal and external documents, including assessments, studies, appraisals and funding proposals among others.
• Provide support on programme management activities as required.

Education:
Master’s degree in social sciences including Agriculture, Economics, DR Management (DRM), Social Protection, environmental sciences and Community Development, or at least 8-10 years of relevant experience if the candidate does not have a Master’s degree.

Experience:
Over 5 years of post-graduate with professional experience in Programme management. Must have experience in disaster preparedness and response, such as planning and managing DRM, Social Protection, Anticipatory Action, Refugees and / or related technical programmes. Solid experience in management, both for teams and projects is a requirement, as is demonstrated experience in engagement with government UN and NGO partners.

Knowledge and Skills:
IT literacy with strong analytical, written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team; ability to plan and organize work with minimum supervision; ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; Working relations with government entities is highly desirable. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures.

Languages:
Fluent in English and Kiswahili languages.

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Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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