Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation Officer

LOCATION: Kapoeta East

CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 Year (With possibility of extension

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: 

Level 3: The role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation (DRR/CCA) Officer will support the implementation of the Building The Climate Resilience of Children and Communities through the Education Sector -BRACE program at the county level, focusing on strengthening the resilience of the education sector to climate shocks. The role involves contributing to child-centered DRR/CCA programming and providing technical and operational support to ongoing activities in schools and communities. The Officer will be responsible for ensuring that quality programs are initiated and that DRR/CCA is effectively mainstreamed into the education sector.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Consortium Manager

Staff reporting to thispost:N/A

Budget Responsibilities: N/A

Role Dimensions: A complex and diverse rolein a networked membership organization involving             management of personnel, finances, operations, technical implementation, and partnerships in South Sudan

KEY ACCOUNTABILITES:

School Safety & Continuity Plans:

• 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 EW information on Disasters and Climate Risks are disseminated at all levels with the programme areas in a coordinated and timely manner. The Officer  will work closely with the Local government authorities and line departments responsible for generation of sector risk and sector specific early warning data and information
• Coordinate and lead the process of DRR/CCA risk, vulnerability, and capacity assessments in identified schools and communities.
• Develop risk-informed preparedness and contingency plans with the active participation of children and communities.
• Coordinate the collection of risk data and the development of Early Warning Systems for schools and communities.
• Ensure that Early Warning information on disasters and climate risks is disseminated at all levels within the program areas in a coordinated and timely manner.
• Work closely with local government authorities and line departments to get 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. This includes 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.

Climate Education Integration & Capacity Building:

Programmatic Support & Community Engagement:

Child Protection and Safeguarding Requirements

• Maintain a safe andpositive relationship atall times whenworking with children and young people
• Comply with SC’s ChildSafeguarding Code ofConduct and childsafeguarding and protection policies and standards (click here toview further details)
• Responding to any concerns for the safetyor wellbeing ofa child or adult inaccordance with  internal reporting and resolution processesincluding the Grievance Redress Mechanism.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving   and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds theteam and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving themthe freedom to deliver in the bestway they seefit, providing thenecessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not     achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility  for their own personal development and encourages theirteam to dothe same
• Widely shares their personal vision forSave the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Build and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it asa source ofcompetitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talkto.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levelsof integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential 

• 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 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. In particular, a good understanding of the organization’s mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach national staff.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Desirable

• Ability to work both in an advisory and hands-on implementation capacity.
• Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy.
• Language skills in other international language

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.