Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation Officer

The Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation Officer supports the implementation of the BRACE program at the county level in South Sudan, focusing on strengthening the resilience of the education sector to climate shocks. The role involves child-centered DRR/CCA programming and providing technical and operational support to activities in schools and communities to mainstream DRR/CCA effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the process of DRR/CCA risk vulnerability and capacity assessments and develop risk informed preparedness and contingency plans with active participation of children and communities in identified schools and communities.
• Coordinate collection of risk data, development of Early Warning Systems for schools and communities.
• Ensure Early Warning information on Disasters and Climate Risks are disseminated at all levels within the programme areas in a coordinated and timely manner.
• Work closely with local government authorities and line departments responsible for generation of sector risk and sector specific early warning data and information.
• Facilitate DRR/CCA and Anticipatory Action training in targeted BRACE schools and communities in accordance with South Sudan quality standards.
• Coordinate and train teachers, DRR/CCA Clubs, PTA/SMCs field-based staff and local partners on child-centered DRR/CCA and Anticipatory Action.
• Support field-based PTA, SMCs to integrate child-centered DRR & CCA practices in project implementation, including applying minimum quality standards.
• Disseminate the latest resilience and child-centered DRR/CCA and Anticipatory Action practices to relevant program staff in concise and easily accessible formats.
• Coordinate and provide technical support to Anticipatory Action and DRR/CCA programme in South Sudan.
• Ensure partners and field-based staff are well supported and guided on DRRCCA and Anticipatory Action practices standards and quality implementation.
• Ensure target programme participants are engaged throughout the programme cycle and field-based staff have work plan.
• Facilitate DRRCCA and Anticipatory Action training for SCI staff and partners in accordance with South Sudan quality standards and framework under the guidance of field and programme manager and technical advisors.
• Support the development of school-based climate clubs and activities, engaging children, teachers, and school management committees.
• Lead on the monitoring and evaluations of interventions, including monitoring visits and post-response reviews, to facilitate the integration of DRR/CCA issues in all stages of the BRACE program.
• Actively participate in the design of new DRR/CCA project proposals, ensuring relevant data and learnings from the field inform the designs of new projects.
• Promote effective collaboration with all DRR/CCA stakeholders at the county, state, and national levels.
• Develop an effective and sustainable bridge between local authorities and Save the Children based on good communication and feedback, including building good relations with Boma/Payam/County officials, Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), School Management Committees (SMCs), women's groups, parents, and children.
• Consolidate and compile DRR/CCA program reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Maintain a safe and positive relationship at all times when working with children and young people.
• Comply with SC’s Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct and child safeguarding and protection policies and standards.
• Respond to any concerns for the safety or wellbeing of a child or adult in accordance with internal reporting and resolution processes including the Grievance Redress Mechanism.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/MSc/MA or equivalent qualification in development practice, international relations, health, natural resource management, engineering, or other relevant social science or comparable field experience.
• At least 3 -5 years’ experience in DRR and Climate change, in an International NGO.
• Experience in risk-based approaches to DRRCCA and Locally Led Anticipatory Action Programme within South Sudan.
• Previous working experience in DRR & CCA Risk and Vulnerability Capacity assessments and Emergency Preparedness/Contingency Planning.
• Past exposure and experience in DRR/CCA and child programming including Payam/county/state level policy advocacy, facility and community-based service improvement is essential.
• Experience of working with local partners and Payam/county /State and national level Local Government in DRR/CCA, Emergency responses, Post disaster recovery work, Health, Education, or Child Protection program delivery.
• Previous experience in people and project management.
• Ability to write clear and well-argued analytical reports.
• Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors and management of the grants.
• Ability to achieve results and maintain consistent high standards of professional behavior and achievement, including when working alone.
• Computer literate.
• Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
• Experience of and ability to represent the organization’s mandate and work in external meetings.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children, with a good understanding of the organization’s mandate and child focus.
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach national staff.
• Ability to work both in an advisory and hands-on implementation capacity (desirable).
• Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy (desirable).
• Language skills in other international language (desirable).

Skills

• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Risk-Based Approach
• Locally Led Anticipatory Action
• Vulnerability Capacity Assessments
• Emergency Preparedness
• Contingency Planning
• Policy Advocacy
• Community-based Service Improvement
• Local Government Engagement
• Project Management
• Analytical Report Production
• Funding Request Preparation
• Grant Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Community Participation Promotion
• Staff Supervision
• Training and Coaching
• Advocacy
• Computer Literacy

Languages

English