Project Officer – Disaster Management job at Share Vision Network
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Vacancy title:
Project Officer – Disaster Management

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Management ]

Jobs at:

Share Vision Network

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, October 02 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 18 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Key Responsibilities:
Programme Implementation Support
• Review funding opportunities in accordance with Share Vision Network policies to determine whether to pursue targeted opportunities or not.
• Support the Unit in day-to-day implementation of the projects under the Resilience portfolio of SVN
• Independently manage the implementation of the Community Resilience initiatives funded by the Public Sector Undertakings
• Support the unit in preparation of the tender documents for identification of experts/material procurement
• Prepare draft Terms of References for individual experts hired on short term duration
• Support the unit in the technical evaluation of proposals
• Support in the shortlisting of CVs and facilitating interview process for the consultants
• Track the deliverables and associated deadlines for all the subcontracts under the Resilience portfolio
• Coordinate the activities carried out by the subcontractors of the projects
• Review and provide feedback on the technical reports generated by the project.
• Liaison with the City/State Project Coordinators to collect specific information
• Collect and compile all the mandatory quarterly reports from the city/state coordinators
• Support the unit in preparation of the Annual Work Plans and associated budgets
• Undertake technical studies as per the decision of the supervisor
• Provide technical advice to the unit as and when requested by the supervisor
• Support the unit in development and preparation of Concept notes and draft proposals for funding
• Support the unit in the preparation of Project Documents
• In coordination with the Finance Associate, have an overview of the budgetary allocations for sub activities under the projects and keep the supervisor informed of any major deviation
• Support the unit in Knowledge Management aspects pertaining to DRR
• Undertake field visits as per the decision of the supervisor to monitor and evaluate progress on the ground.
Others Miscellaneous activities:
• Prepare briefing notes and speaking points as per requirement
• Keep oneself regularly updated of the latest developments in the field of disaster management and resilience building
• Anticipate and identify possible challenges in advance and escalate the matter to the supervisor
• Represent the organization in events as per the advice of the Supervisor
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisors
Job Knowledge and Technical Expertise
• Familiarity with the Principles of Disaster Risk Management
• Knowledge of the Disaster Risk Governance Framework in India
• Perspectives on community cantered development interventions
• Prior experience of managing contractual partners working on various issues around resilience building (technical plans, grassroot interventions, strengthening last mile delivery of public goods etc)
Knowledge Management and Learning
• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the team
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in the subject area of the project, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
• Good knowledge of the results-based management of the projects
• Strong IT Skills
• Capacity to gather comprehensive information on complex problems or situations; evaluate information accurately and identify key issues for attention and necessary action by supervisor
• Strong analytical skills
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Communication skills
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skill
• Demonstrates strong facilitation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to remain calm, in control and good humored under pressure
• Ability to prioritize assignments and requirements, and multitask as needed
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and in teams

Required Skills and Experience
Full Grade 12 Certificate
A minimum of Diploma, Bachelors Degree in Disaster Management, Social Sciences or relevant disciplines is essential.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months:

Level of Education:
Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.
• Applications will be accepted up to 27th September 2024, or until the position is filled,
• Whichever is earlier? Please submit your letter of motivation with a detailed
• CV/resume stating your current position, email, telephone contacts, names and full contact details of three referees to
• National Coordinator – Human Resources
• Share Vision Network
• P.O.BOX 370015
• Kafue

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, October 02 2024
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 18-09-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 18-09-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 18-09-2066
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