Disaster Risk Management Coordinator

Job Purpose

The DRM Coordinator will lead IFRC assistance to IRCS to develop and strengthen its Disaster Risk Management (DRM) capacity to anticipate, prepare for and respond to disasters and crisis in an effective and efficient manner and to support communities in building safety and resilience. This will involve strengthening the capacity of IRCS at local as well as headquarters levels and include contingency and response planning and other prevention measures in close coordination with ICRC as a lead agency in armed conflict scenarios and other Movement partners in-country. The DRM Coordinator will also assume the responsibility of IFRC Operations Manager for the Preparedness and Response Population Movement Emergency Appeal, in support of IRCS, as well as the operational management and budget holder responsibility of any other long-term DRM program and emergency operation launched on behalf of IRCS.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Disaster and Crisis Preparedness:

• In coordination with IFRC MENA Regional office technical counterparts, lead IFRC support to IRCS to achieve a holistic and integrated approach to disaster management in line with the Federation’s frameworks, strategies and approaches for community safety and resilience, including climate change adaptation/mitigation, and food security/livelihoods
• Support IRCS to ensure their Disaster Management team is well structured and its activation, guidance and support to necessary disaster response is available to IRCS during emergency operations
• Assist IRCS to establish and maintain well functional HQ and branch level EOCs, including having a clear structure and SOPs
• In coordination with Manager, Program Coordination and Cooperation Programs, lead the operational co-ordination of the IFRC Country Delegation’s support to IRCS’s response through proactive communication with technical delegates, IRCS DM and Health team and Movement Task Force, and the utilization of activated branch-level response management structures
• Ensure that IFRC/IRCS participates in interagency co-ordination mechanisms e.g. shelter and logistics cluster and the co-ordination of any deployed international disaster response tools
• Support IRCS to ensure their response is appropriate and aligned with the SPHERE standards and relevant Federation and Movement policies and strategies
• In coordination with IFRC MENA Regional office, encourage Partner National Societies to provide support to IRCS according to coordinated response plans within the framework of the National Society Strategic plan
• In agreement with the head of Delegation, and coordination with PMER, contribute to the IFRC country operational plan development process and ensure the scope and content of the operational plan is in line with Movement standards
• Support the strengthening of IRCS’s human resources to establish IRCS national, branch, and community-level disaster response teams and related SOPs and triggering mechanisms.
• Assist IRCS to enhance its logistics procedures and capacity to manage its contingency stocks
• Support IRCS to establish Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change program that involve the Community Early Warning Systems (CEWS), and other DRR areas to complement national, regional, and global news, as the last-mile solution for saving lives and property.
• Support IRCS to establish the FBA action at a country level and support the implementation of the anticipatory agenda at the country and regional level.

Recovery

• In coordination with IFRC MENA Regional office technical counterparts, lead IFRC country efforts to strengthen IRCS capacity in recovery programming, with a focus on developing appropriate post-disaster green recovery plans and frameworks and managing the smooth transition from relief to recovery to longer-term developmental programming
• Encourage and advance when feasible the greater use of cash and voucher transfer programming in disaster/crisis relief and recovery programming where relevant and feasible in close coordination with the Regional Office Technical departments (DCC and Finance and Administration)
• Ensure that Federation supported disaster recovery operations are based upon holistic assessment of needs and integrated approaches to programming
• Support IRCS to ensure the inclusion of early recovery component in emergency response planning

Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)

Coordination and partnership

• In coordination with Manager, Program Coordination and Cooperation Programs, represent the Federation Delegation in national level fora and maintain networks and partnerships with national-level key players in preparedness, response, and DRR
• Support IRCS to share experiences and to link with other actors (UN, NGOs) in the field of Disaster Management
• Ensure an ongoing working relationship and close cooperation with the technical team of IFRC Delegation as well as IRCS departments.
• Maintain coordination with IFRC MENA DCC Unit to ensure technical alignment and support

Reporting, lessons learned, and knowledge sharing:

• Ensure accurate and timely reports for the Federation and donors according to approved guidelines
• Utilize appropriate information management tools such as FedNet, Go platform in disseminating Disaster Management related information
• Ensure that lessons learned and good practices from disaster management in the IRCS office are compiled and used to inform and improve future planning, programming, and implementation, and shared with relevant departments within the Federation regional office and externally with other partners in the country
• Support IRCS to ensure that relevant new tools and guidelines are applied to improve the quality of services provided in the areas of disaster preparedness and response and emergency Health

Resource mobilization

• Assist the Manager, Program Coordination and Cooperation Programs in brokering potential technical partnerships with relevant agencies in preparedness and response for emergencies and risk reduction in Iran.
• Assist head of Delegation to identify fundraising/resource mobilization possibilities to support IRCS projects/programs in the field of disaster risk management,

Program Management

• Assist Manager, Program Coordination and Cooperation Programs to ensure the annual operational plan contains relevant activities for emergency response capacity development, response, and recovery (both early and long term), and are delivered following IFRC policies and procedures
• Oversee the development of DRM program budgets in accordance with established IFRC financing procedures, systems, and budget revision scheduling
• Ensure that appropriate monitoring and evaluation criteria are being applied to measure the progress against the target set
• Ensure integrated programming approach and provide regular management/operational inputs to the Head of Iran Delegation as and when required
• In coordination with IFRC MENA Regional office technical counterparts, ensure the timely provision of relevant technical guidance, training, and support is provided for all areas of interventions for IRCS
• Monitor the development and implementation of country-level DRM activities, including training, technical tools, guidelines, and other relevant initiatives.
• In consultation with the IRC and the Manager, Program Coordination and Cooperation Programs, and line manage the DRM staff in-the country and other support staff

Education

• Degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Disaster Management or equivalent – Required
• Technical training in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery – Required

Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in disaster management and/or operations coordination – Required
• Good understanding of the common global humanitarian environment and the Iran context – Required
• Red Cross Red Crescent knowledge and experience – Required
• Basic Training Course for Coordinators (IMPACT) or relevant training – Preferred
• 3+ years’ experience of working for a humanitarian aid organization in fragile and complex settings – Preferred
• Experience in program management, strategy development, developing tools and guidance, providing technical assistance, and establishing and maintaining networks – Required

Knowledge, Skills and Language

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Able to represent the organization at international level Advocacy, representation, and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills and capacity to translate analysis into action
• Team leadership and Team Building skills
• Experience in resource mobilization
• Experience in managing and coaching people including distance management
• Budgeting and financial skills
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment
• Drive for change and improvements and ability to deliver strategies in a challenging environment
• Computer knowledge as a user – self-supporting in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

LANGUAGES:

• Fluently spoken and written English – Required
• Fluently spoken and written Arabic – Preferred

Competencies and Values

• National Society and customer Relations
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Communications
• Building trust
• Leadership
• Managing staff performance
• Creativity and Innovation

Comments

Duties applicable to all staff

1. Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
2. Abide by and work by the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
3. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager