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Programme Manager - Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Project

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POSITION: DISASTER RISK REDUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Disaster Management Authority is seeking a Project manager for a period of one year to facilitate implementation of the activities under the two UNDP-funded Disaster Risk Reduction projects, namely: “Strengthening Drought Emergency Coordination and Early Recovery Planning in Lesotho” and “Enhancing National and Local Capacity in Disaster Risk reduction in Lesotho”.

Reporting to and under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive of the Disaster Management Authority, the Project Manager will:

*  Provide technical advice and capacity building support on a range of disaster risk management and recovery issues;

*  Coordinate technical support to enhance DMA’s capacity for emergencies and disasters; and risk management policies and programmes;

*  Ensure that issues related to disaster risk reduction are systematically addressed in DMA and sector-wide strategic planning and management policies of the Government;

*  Provide advice and guidance on policy and inter-ministerial processes related to emergency, disaster, risks assessment and management in the country; 

*  Develop national capacity to undertake emergency, disaster, or risk analysis and oversee the strategic coherence, planning and impact of the Government emergency monitoring and management strategies and programmes;

*  Facilitate national information sharing on emergency, disaster, risk management and crisis recovery progress to strengthen partnerships and mobilize resources;

*  Support active participation of non-governmental organizations and agencies in emergency, disaster, risks management; identify the needs and roles of local non-governmental organizations and civil organizations in emergency, disaster, risks management; analyze conditions that support or hamper civil society development, and recommend strategies to improve current conditions;

*  Facilitate establishment/strengthening of the information management system on all humanitarian activities, complete with a humanitarian information database, country profile and website;

*  Promote closer collaboration and partnership between and among DMA, NGOs within the humanitarian field and UN Agencies.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The candidate should posses the following qualifications:

·    Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Social Science, or any other field related to disaster risk management gained from a reputable institution;

·    Strong background in project planning and management;

·    Good knowledge of environmental issues and challenges in the Southern African region;

·    Excellent command of English language, both written and oral;

·    Proficiency in standard computer applications;

·    Ability to work in a team;

·    Ability to multi-task and work irregular and long hours;

·    Ability to travel as required. 

 
 
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