Disaster Response Manager

• Coordinate and manage all HFHT Disaster Response projects, including;
  • Risk & Needs Assessment;
  • Disaster risk reduction;
  • Organizational and operational preparedness;
  • Community based mitigation interventions;
  • Response;
  • Disaster Response Advocacy and Policy development;
• Implement HFHT DR program in line with HFH International (HFHI) strategic development and contribute to achievement of national Disaster Risk Reduction and Response strategic objectives;
• Develop and keep updated HFHT DR training curriculum and materials;
• Provide DR training;
• Represent HFHT in all DR related meetings and conferences including all REACT/ SNFI cluster meetings;
• Explore partnership opportunities with other local and international NGOs operating in DR field and keep productive relation with existing partners;
• Monitors and evaluates all HFHT DR projects and provides comprehensive recommendations;

Required:

• Development and/or Management and/or Disaster related formal education;
• At least 3 years of experience in the field of disaster risk reduction both in project management and DR training development;
• Knowledge and experience in disaster project design and management;
• Operational and financial management skills;
• Coaching/consultancy/advisory skills;
• High proficiency in English and Tajik required;
• Experience in using Word, Excel, Power Point and databases;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and without close supervision.

Preferred:

• Construction management or Construction Trades qualification - seismic engineering;
• Working experience in INGOs;
• Proficiency in Russian;
• Understanding of and working experience in the Europe and Central Asia region as well as its cultural/social/political environment.