Community - Based Disaster Risk Management Expert

National Rural Support Programme (NRSP)

Multiple Cities, Pakistan

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PKR. 250,000 - 350,000/Month

1. Develop and Implement CBDRM Strategies

Design, plan, and implement community-based disaster risk management strategies tailored to local vulnerabilities, ensuring alignment with national disaster risk reduction (DRR) policies and frameworks.

2. Capacity Building and Training

Conduct training programs and workshops to build the capacity of local communities, organizations, and stakeholders in disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and emergency response.

3. Risk Assessment and Hazard Mapping

Lead community-level risk assessments and hazard mapping exercises to identify vulnerabilities, hazards, and capacities, and develop actionable disaster mitigation plans.

4. Facilitate Community-Based Early Warning Systems

Establish and strengthen community-led early warning systems, ensuring effective communication and coordination with local authorities for timely disaster alerts and responses.

5. Promote Disaster-Resilient Livelihoods

Support communities in integrating disaster-resilient practices into local livelihoods, including climate-smart agriculture, natural resource management, and adaptive infrastructure solutions.

6. Monitor and Evaluate CBDRM Programs

Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track the effectiveness of CBDRM interventions, ensuring continuous improvement and lessons learned are applied to future disaster risk management activities.

7. Strengthen Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships

Facilitate collaboration between communities, local governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to disaster risk reduction and resilience-building efforts.

Skills

Communication and Facilitation Skills Community Engagement Risk Assessment

Job Details

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Planning & Development

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Department:

NRSP Projects

Job Location:

Hyderabad, Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

M-Phill

Degree Title:

• Advanced degree in Disaster Risk Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Minimum Experience:

10 Years (• Proven experience in CBDRM in Pakistan or similar contexts)

Apply Before:

Oct 14, 2024

Posting Date:

Sep 14, 2024

National Rural Support Programme (NRSP)

N.G.O./Social Services · More than 5000 employees - Bahawalpur, Hyderabad

Established in 1991, NRSP is the largest Rural Support Programme in the country in terms of outreach, staff and development activities. It is a not for profit organization registered under Section 42 of Companies Ordinance 1984. NRSP's mandate is to alleviate poverty by harnessing people's potential and undertake development activities in Pakistan. It has a presence in 46 Districts in all the four Provinces including Azad Jammu and Kashmir through Regional Offices and Field Offices. NRSP is currently working with more than half a million poor households organized into a network of more than 57,179 Community Organizations. With sustained incremental growth, it is emerging as Pakistan's leading engine for poverty reduction and rural development.