Inclusive Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Officer (Guasdualito, Apure State) At Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion

The INCLUSIVE DISASTER RISK AND CLIMATE CHANGE MANAGEMENT OFFICER will work hand in hand with the project manager to support the development and implementation of projects being carried out in the State of Apure , taking into account the objectives established internally and externally, with a view to maintaining the quality required by HI and the desired impact on the communities, ensuring the inclusive approach.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position holder will contribute to the implementation of the project “Comprehensive and inclusive response of age, gender and disability to the humanitarian needs of the municipality of Páez (Apure state), Venezuela” . The position holder will make thematic contributions to climate change adaptation and inclusive DRR: preparedness, response, rehabilitation and recovery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a detailed project implementation plan and ensure its proper execution within the agreed time frame.
• Contribute to the development of a planning, monitoring and evaluation (PME) framework, methodology and related tools for timely project execution as per the PME policy.
• Provide thematic information in the areas of Climate Change and inclusive DRR actions.
• Contribute to the completion of feasibility studies, baselines, terms of reference and project reviews as per project framework requirements.
• Ensure that internal regulations, operating procedures and safety standards are applied within the team and that the hierarchical responsibilities of the operating unit, the line of communication and the objective of results-based management are respected.
• Assist the project team in developing individual action plans and validating them.
• Ensure, together with project team members and local partners, the design of appropriate tools and templates to record, report and document relevant data generated by the project in general and resilience in particular.
• Contribute to the design, development, production and distribution of effective social communication materials related to the project.
• Facilitate the documentation of success stories and produce the main lessons learned and challenges of the project, as well as the mitigation measures adopted to overcome these challenges.
• Contribute project-related articles to HI Latin America/HQ quarterly and annual newsletters, etc.
• Maintain effective coordination and collaboration with the different HI Venezuela projects, consortium partners, donors, government counterparts and implementing partners
• Contribute to initiate/facilitate exchanges and links between different HI projects in Venezuela to ensure that common issues strengthen and add value across the health and rehabilitation sector, inclusive DRR and resilience and social protection.
• Provide technical and management input to partners for organizational development.
• Work with project teams and other advisors or thematic officers to integrate functional rehabilitation, social protection, climate change and inclusive disaster risk reduction into other sectors of HI work.

GOALS:

Communication and information:

• Enforces and promotes HI policies on child protection and sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) and reports any breaches of HI policies within teams or partners to the line manager
• Prepares weekly, monthly and final reports on project-related activities and prepares detailed weekly work schedule for approval by the Project Manager
• Inform the hierarchy without delay of any difficulties, bottlenecks or irregularities that arise in ongoing activities.
• Occasionally represents the project before administrative authorities and other partners, on behalf of the project manager
• In close collaboration with the MEAL officer, ensure the collection and availability of data relating to project beneficiaries
• Participate in team meetings

Preparation and answer to the emergencies:

• Contribute to the programme’s emergency preparedness initiatives and, in an emergency situation, adapt their work to contribute to an effective HI humanitarian response.

JOB PROFILE:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Disaster Management/Climate Change Adaptation or related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in thematic areas of climate change and DRR.
• At least 2 years of experience in the humanitarian field in an international NGO or other type of organization in a position in the DRR sector or in a similar project
• Previous experience working with people with disabilities is valued, especially in contexts of forced displacement or humanitarian crises.
• Experience with intervention strategies
• Field Project Management
• Knowledge of the local government development planning process
• Spirit of cooperation/collaboration (seeks feedback/listens)
• Resilience to stress and uncertainty
• Pragmatism, ability to adapt easily
• Autonomy and sense of responsibility (focused on results and ability to prioritize)
• Cultural sensitivity, diversity, gender, religion, race, nationality and age
• Commitment to HI’s mission, vision and values.