Disaster Risk Reduction Lead

Reliance Foundation

Position: Disaster Risk Reduction Lead

Location (Field/ HO/Site): Mumbai

Business/Function/Site: Reliance Foundation

Organization profile:

Over the years, Reliance Foundation’s initiatives have continued to evolve, while remaining responsive to the ever-changing needs of society. The Foundation is currently focusing on creating change in areas of Rural Transformation, Health, and Education, Sports for Development, Disaster Response, Arts, Culture & Heritage and Urban Renewal.
To know more about Reliance Foundation, visit our website: www.reliancefoundation.org.

Job Purpose:

Leading the disaster risk reduction team and carrying out disaster risk assessment and ensuring coordination with stakeholders

Roles & Responsibility Outcomes (KPIs)

Roles & Responsibility Outcomes (KPIs)
· Plan and Preparedness – Contingency Plan – Disaster Risk Reduction / Disaster Mitigation Plan

· Build capacities of NGOs, CBOs, Youths and other key stakeholders on Disaster preparedness / Disaster Mitigation

· Carry out disaster risk assessment – Hazard Risk Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA) in disaster hotspots

· Develop plan for reducing the damage caused by natural hazards such as floods, droughts and cyclones

· Identify vulnerable location and mobilise community in very high and high climate vulnerable districts for programme intervention

· Conduct trainings for community / stakeholder in Disaster preparedness / Disaster Mitigation

· Management with grassroots / community stakeholders for effective implementation of the standard operating procedures based disaster preparedness / disaster mitigation

· Conduct capacity building for selected individuals (volunteers) in the areas of Disaster Risk Reduction

· Build the partnerships with various stakeholders for effective implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction

· Lead and manage RF’s Disaster Risk Reduction Team, including staff, budget and assets

· Lead and inspire a team to deliver excellent high quality, safe and large-scale DRR programmes directly and through diverse range of DRR partners in India

· Ensure effective resource planning and full compliance of RF’s policies including financial management and reporting standards

·Ensure professional development and talent management of DRR staff

 · Disaster Management related IEC materials available

· ISO 9001-2015 Certification

· Web based knowledge repository – Disaster Management

· Volunteer base available for Disaster Response

· Disaster Risk Reduction / Mitigation and Disaster Response Plan available for 12 Districts

· GIS based maps available for disaster risk reduction, mitigation and disaster response operations

· Increased use of climate resilient practices and disaster tolerant technologies

· % of vulnerable individuals’ livelihood loss reduced

Key Stakeholders/ Collaborators:   

NGOs, CBOs, Youths

Experience & Educational Requirements: 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Include Additional Certification Required if any

 Necessary:

  • Graduation / Post Graduation in Climate Change / Environmental Science / Natural Resource Management / Disaster Management
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in working with DisasterManagement Sector (especially in rural areas)
  • Experience is working with inter-agency network
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Fair knowledge on development of community based Disaster Risk Reduction / Mitigation plan
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
  • Exposure to community mobilization and social development linked to health and disaster preparedness programs
  • Experience in training and use of participatory methodologies
  • Experience of working in both emergencies and developmental context
  • Experience in conduct base line survey and Hazard Risk Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA) in disaster hotspots
  • Fluency in English, report preparation and presentation skills are essential
  • Experience in connect communities and emergency support providers

How to Apply:

Interested candidate can send their resume at aksartalent@gmail.com with the subject line “ Disaster Risk Reduction Lead “

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