Job Title: DRM Officer – Garowe, Nugaal Region, Puntland,

Duty Station: SRCS  Garowe Branch Office,  Puntland

Immediate Supervisor’s Title ( Joint line Managers) : SRCS  Garowe Branch Coordinator

Technical Manager’s Title : DRM Director, in Mogadishu Coordination Office

Number of Direct Reports: n/a

Number of Indirect Reports : n/a

Job purpose

The main long-term goal of the project is to strengthen SRCS systems and capacities for effective and efficient disaster response. The project consist of 3 main components: disaster risk management (DRM), epidemic/pandemic preparedness, and cash and voucher assistance (CVA).

The Branch-level DRM Officer will be responsible for day-to-day implementation of tasks agreed by the project management team, liaison with community representatives and volunteers, management of allocated funds, and reporting to the SRCS PPP project manager for Puntland, based in Garowe (project related management) and to the Garowe Branch Coordinator (general line-management).

Job duties and responsibilities

Specific duties will include, but will not be limited to:

1)     Ensure timely implementation of planned activities in the branch, and alert the project manager on any anticipated delays or other difficulties.

2)     Establish close links with community representatives and volunteers in operational areas through continuous field presence, and provide day-to-day support and guidance in their work.

3)     Providing technical support to the DRM and CVA components of the project at community level, including community based DRR, Disaster Preparedness (DP stocks, warehousing, logistics), cash distribution and preparedness activities – depending on technical profile and under the direction and guidance of PPP Project Manager.

4)     Manage allocated funds in a diligent way, in accordance with plans and approved procedures.

5)     Prepare regular activity  and financial reports in accordance with agreed templates and standards and submit them to the PPP Project Manager.

6)     Work closely with the branch finance officer, oversee budget implementation and discuss necessary action with the finance officer and PPP project manager.

7)     Ensure diligent use of project vehicles and fuel consumption, according to agreed procedures.

8)     Facilitate field visits by the project manager and other SRCS staff, PNS partners and external visitors.

Duties applicable to the staff

1. Actively work towards the achievement of the SRCS and wider RC/RC  goals

2. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles

3. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager or delegated to another staff member by the line Manager.