[WVI] Technical Officer – DRR and Response
Ente: WVI - World Vision International
Paese: INTL
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Technical Officer – DRR and Response WVI - World Vision International Open positions at WVI Show advice for this position Open application form Discover Your Dream Job Faster with UN Talent Pro UN Talent Pro Details With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description: Position Purpose: The Technical Officer – DRR and Response will provide technical guidance and hands-on field support for the implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and emergency response activities. The role focuses on strengthening community resilience, ensuring quality and technically sound interventions, and supporting rapid response efforts for affected populations, particularly vulnerable households and children in the host and camp setting Key Objectives of the Position: Technical Support & Implementation Provide technical inputs for the design and implementation of DRR and response activities in line with best practices and sectoral guidelines Support rapid response initiatives (Health, Education, Nutrition, WASH, etc.) for affected households Conduct technical assessments of camp infrastructure, facilities, and learning centers, and recommend upgrades/improvements Support hazard, vulnerability, and capacity assessments (HVCA) at the community/camp level Emergency Preparedness & Response Support emergency needs assessments of children and vulnerable groups in targeted camp locations Assist in developing and testing early warning systems for landslides, flooding, and other hazards Build awareness among vulnerable households on disaster preparedness and appropriate response actions Support contingency planning and stockpiling of emergency response materials as needed Monitoring, Reporting & Quality Assurance Contribute technical inputs to Situation Reports (SitRep) and share with relevant channels Monitor the technical quality of DRR and response interventions and recommend corrective actions Support data collection, household-level visits, and case documentation of affected children and families Maintain technical files, assessment reports, and lessons-learned documentation Coordination & Liaison Coordinate with Site Management and Camp-in-Charge (CiC) on technical service requirements Participate in sectoral/cluster coordination meetings to share technical updates and advocate for vulnerable households Liaise with local authorities, technical working groups, and other humanitarian actors on DRR-related technical matters Capacity Building Provide technical orientation/training to field staff, volunteers, and community groups on DRR concepts and response protocols Support community-based disaster management committees or similar structures Project technical guidance and implementation: Strong technical/analytical skills for assessments and hazard mapping Good report-writing and documentation skills Ability to work under pressure in emergency contexts and travel to field/camp locations Strong interpersonal and community engagement skills Proficiency in local language; working knowledge of English preferred Manage the assigned project(s) to meet the project objectives within budget, set time frame, quality, and standards Develop and implement an appropriate and effective project strategy, setting clear objectives and indicators, for Livelihoods & entrepreneurship development activities in consultation with other staff and youth and women entrepreneurs and, where appropriate, with the local communities Mainstream protection, accountability, gender, disability, and environmental protection All documents guiding implementation, such as budgets, DIPs, and projections, are prepared, updated, and used correctly Ensure needs assessments and surveys are conducted, data analyzed, and suggestions made for appropriate interventions as needed. Regular monitoring and reporting of project implementation. Timely Submission of quality narrative reports to the line manager on project progress, program team, and donors. Staff Management: Line manages the staff(s) of the assigned project(s), including day-to-day management, development and training etc. Take responsibility for discussing job expectations; appraise performance against set objectives regularly. Overall responsibility for staff work plans, vacation schedules, and development activities, and maintain a professional and open relationship with team members, promoting a strong spirit and providing oversight and guidance to allow for successful team performance. Staff coaching and technical supervision for their development. Coordination and networking: Maintain and create strategic partnerships and net
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