Care International in Vanuatu |
| Industry: |
| Non Government Organisation |
| Location: |
| Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| Job Hours: |
| Not Stated |
| Due Date: |
| 15-Jul-11 |
| Job Description: |
| CARE International in Vanuatu is looking for Disaster Risk Reduction/Climate Change Adaptation Field officers to work on community based projects in remote areas of the islands of Futuna, Maewo, Santo and Vanua Lava. Duties and responsibilities: |
| 1) Ensure the effective and efficient implementation of DRR/ CCA activities according to the activity plan and allocated budget |
| 2) Ensure CARE’s Programming Principles, in particular gender and rights-based approaches, are applied into project implementation activities |
| 3) Ensure good mobilization and ownership of local partners, communities members, authorities and teachers according to activities planned |
| 4) Provide all trainings on DRR concepts, Hazards, climate change, emergency preparedness, schools safety… as requested |
| 5) Collect relevant data and information needed to ensure the proper application of the monitoring system |
| 6) Strengthen relations with relevant Government authorities, other international organizations and non-government organizations working in the same geographic area |
| 7) Participate in the review of objectives, indicators and budgets to ensure they are appropriate and realistic |
| 8) Ensure that regular report activities are timely submitted to the Program Manager |
| 9) Ensure that lessons learnt are being documented to maximize the impact of CARE’s current or future projects. |
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| * The duties and responsibilities included are but not limited to those that may be assigned by the organization* |
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| Please note that this position is subject to funding project donors. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview. |
| Interested applicant must possess the following: |
| Criteria: |
| - Diploma in humanitarian program management, natural disaster risk sciences, environment, climate change adaptation, development, community based approach; Minimum five years of work |
| experience as DRR/ CCA field officer, preferably for an international non government humanitarian organization (INGOs); Demonstrated experience in working with community members, local |
| organization and local authorities |
| - Demonstrated community mobilization and/or participatory techniques (PRA, VCA tools), training and facilitating skills; Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word and Powerpoint, outlook); |
| Demonstrated good cash management/ basic accounting skill; Highly developed analytical and reporting skills |
| - Fluent in written and spoken english and bislama, french language will be an asset; Open-minded, willing to learn, team spirit, humble; Ability to work in a team and in very remote areas; A Vanuatu |
| Salary: |
| Information on terms of employment, salary and starting date will be discussed during interviews and finalised with the successful applicant. |
| Language: |
| Bislama, English, French |
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| How To Apply: |
| To apply, please send a detailed resume and motivation letter in english which addresses the selection criteria and the names of two people as professional references to the address below. |
| Contact Name: |
| Not Stated |
| Phone: |
| Not Stated |
| Email: |
| Florence.Lepaulmier@careint.org |
| Address: |
| The Program Manager, CARE International in Vanuatu, PO Box 1129, Port Vila. |