Project Officer – Drought Response Zambia Red Cross Society

Project Officer – Drought Response

The Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS) is a Humanitarian Organization established in 1966 by an Act of Parliament CAP 307 of the laws of Zambia as an auxiliary institution that augments government’s efforts in developmental works and humanitarian assistance. ZRCS is part of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). In line with its mandate, ZRCS partners with the Government of the Republic of Zambia in responding to both man-made and natural disasters, including epidemics.

ZRCS is a dynamic and growing Humanitarian Organization committed to delivering top-quality services to our communities. ZRCS in fostering a collaborative and positive work environment where each team member plays a crucial role in our success. As part of our expansion plans, we are seeking a dedicated, self-motivated and detail-oriented Project Officer to join our Drought Response Team.

Job Summary:

The Project Officer will report to the Disaster Management Manager He/she will support project implementation throughout the Project management life cycle in specified geographical location in the country which are aimed at strengthening capacities of the communities and individuals at risk, and local actors, to anticipate, prepare for, withstand, respond to and recover from humanitarian and health crises. He/she will support the drought response activities at field ; and assist the drought response coordinator in the coordination of programme activities at districtlevl; He/she will spearhead the adoption of innovative approaches in disaster preparedness and response options through monitoring and reporting on natural hazards/disaster occurrences in the project areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Disaster Risk Management

• Ensure communities are well prepared for timely and effective mitigation, early action, response and recovery to disaster and crisis and disasters in order to increased capacity to analyse and address the needs of the communities affected by multiple hazards.
• Ensure quarterly monitoring planning and review meeting are held with stakeholders in the districts.
• Assist to ensure project documentary are timely produced
• Ensure farmers are trained in climate smart agriculture and agroforestry to build community adaptation and resilience

Epidemic And Pandemic Preparedness

• Ensure that Communities are supported to prevent, detect and respond to outbreaks through community health promotion Organize Red Cross Volunteers and Community Health Workers (CHW) are training in Epidemic
• Ensure that early warning messages to community members are Dissemination through desired channels
• Assist in Ensuring radio listening groups are established in communities
• Assist the project officer in trainings on Community Based Surveillance (CBS)
• Assist in Organizing the health and hygiene promotion sessions in the community
• Conduct trainings for volunteers in community lead total sanitation and promotion of household latrines

Programme Support Functions

• To oversee the day-to-day field office operations
• Preparation of project periodic work plans and update them as need arises;
• Prepare requisitions for project office supplies and project implementation activities;
• To carry out all necessary project cycle activities, including monitoring, evaluation and timely reporting functions;
• To promote field level stakeholder engagement
• Represent the NS in field level coordination mechanism;
• Volunteer mobilisation and capacity building efforts;
• To support proposal formulation and planning and budgeting processes;
• Assist with project budget tracking and provide periodic field level project financial performance updates;
• In liaison with respective project components focal points contribute to periodic (weekly, monthly) project performance updates

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Disaster Management, Environmental Science /health or in any related field with 3 years of work experience.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume, and cover letter, and contact information for three professional references by clicking the link here.

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