Disaster Management Manager

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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Job Description

Provides overall leadership, technical expertise and effective management through the Disaster Management (including disaster risk reduction, anticipatory action  and emergency response management). Disaster Management Manager will provide strategic technical and management support to the DM capacities and programming portfolio in the National Office, working specifically with area programmes in Indonesia. Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the DM strategy in relation to the three ministries: HEA, Advocacy and Transformational Development, to support the National and Partnership strategy. Maintain and enhance the role and positioning of Wahana Visi Indonesia in advocating for and responding to health needs in Indonesia aligned with national strategy. S/he will working closely with Specialist in WV Global/Regional/National level, other sectors to strengthen integrated approaches to achieve DM outcomes, ensuring quality monitoring and evaluation of DM programming and demonstrating evidence of impact. Engage proactively, strategically and technically in acquisition of sustainable funding and resources for an impactful DM. The DM Manager will engage externally to position WVI as a trusted partner. S/he will represent Wahana Visi Indonesia externally with a variety of stakeholders. This position will also lead proposal development writing for funding acquisition in DM. 

Strategy Development & Planning

• Develop, review and evaluate organization capacity on disaster management relevant to disasters risk/climate change adaptation and emergency response to increase community’s resilience, meet the humanitarian standards and donor’s compliance. 
• Develop and implement multiyear Capacity Building plan and Annual Operating Plan that is aligned to National Strategy and Partnership Strategy. 
• Support Programs in the development of DRR/CCA programming, that is aligned National Strategy and Partnership Strategies. 
• Develop, implement and monitor the effectiveness of annual business plan, including budget, schedules and indicator tracking table, 
• Facilitate identification and selection of core DM project models and additional approaches for programming relevant to the context and root causes of vulnerability.  
• Develop DM advocacy strategy that aligned to partnership and national strategy 

Resource Acquisition, Networking and Coordination

• Together with Programme Officer, supporting Response Manager in developing response strategy as the basis of proposal development. 
• Identify and apply for new funding and public private partnership opportunities for Disaster Risk Reduction in collaboration with Public Engagement and Resource Acquisition team to scale up the programs and increase national’s income. 
• Maintain regular communication with donor counterparts in normal/non-emergency situation. 
• Provide budgeting framework for HEA training program and deployment, incl. cost for trainers, materials, venue, etc. 
• Build relationship with partners and stakeholders to support effective Disaster Management activities 
• Form partnerships with other HEA institutions (NGOs, churches, FBOs, etc.) and develop networks with other related institutions (NGO, universities, etc.) to strengthen internal capacity building program 
• Build relationships with donors and funding agencies (including local donors, corporate, churches, etc.) ensuring good communications. 

Capacity Building

• Lead the development of National Disaster Management Team capacity building plan at National and Zonal Level in line with WV Emergency Management System 
• Together with support functions department head ensuring all departments have clear emergency and preparedness protocol and mechanism in place (e.g. Communication in emergency, Supply Chain Management in emergency, Finance in Emergencies, information communication and technology, P&C in Emergencies etc.) 
• Increase the number of ADPs that have sound Disaster Preparedness Plans and Community Resiliency Plans (as noted within design documents and annual operating plans) through coaching, peer review of LEAP documents and by supporting designs that are appropriate for emergency 
• Provide technical support to strengthen ADP and regional office capacity to prepare and respond to disaster in line with WV Disaster Management Standards 
• Contribute to WV as a “Learning Organization” - actively learning and sharing with the other staff and contribute to Lessons Learned and Promising Practices following Disaster Response 
• Serve as a resource and spokesperson on DM issues both in WV Indonesia, and within the World Vision partnership, keeping up to date on emerging DM issues and program responses appropriate for Indonesian context.   

Accountability & Quality Assurance:

• Provide technical support to Area Programmes in developing networks with Government, NGO and donors for effective Disaster Management 
• Provide clear National Disaster Management Team system and responsibility (Signed MoU, Roaster and Regular Capacity Building) 
• Ensure accountability, monitoring, and evaluation mechanism are in place for all Cat 1, II, and III emergencies. 
• Ensure operational cost-effectives for relief response, in compliance with WV partnership and donor standards ((Code of Conduct, Sore Humanitarian Standard, SPHERE, Do No Harm, PSEA, Safeguarding, LEAP, etc.) 
• Provide technical support for project activities in term of target area selection, selecting beneficiaries, setting up activities schedules, building up team work, especially during an emergency situation that and lead the organization to response 
• Oversee and ensure the management of relief/non-food items prepositioning warehouses in Jakarta, Palu, Kupang, and Jayapura, other cities if established. 
• Measure, document impact, and provide the up-dated information to Program Development Coordinator for related donors about emergency and community resilience programs 
• Ensure implementation of Safeguarding Policy in accordance with the distribution of roles for each staff in the Disaster Management unit 

Management & Leadership

• Build and maintain positive spirit of working in team with other staff in respective unit and department   
• Provide line management for program quality and accountability team, including performance management, coaching and capacity building  
• Provide Christian leadership and support to enrich the organisation’s life, faith, Christian commitments and ministry to the disadvantaged children and communities we seek to serve.  
• Manage risk and facilitate the removal of constraints that inhibit team innovation and are a barrier to team performance and results. 

Qualifications

• Min 5 years’ experience in Disaster Management related projects and issues. 
• Experience working in a complex, international organisation in the NGO/international development context 
• Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and report writing essential 
• Preferably master degree in Disaster management, International Development, Social Works, Management, or relevant degree; or Bachelor Degree with at least 5 years experience in humanitarian aid/relief works/ programming.

• Fluent in English.
• ​Knowledge and understanding of how to apply a systems approach to Disaster Management Programming 
• Strong understanding of global strategies and frameworks Disaster Management 
• Extremely strong facilitation, training, coaching, and capacity building skills 
• Extremely strong planning and project management skills 
• Strong inter-personal communication and collaboration skills 
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• A team work player. 

WVI implements a Safeguarding Policy as a form of our commitment to protect children and adult beneficiaries. WVI has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with WVI work, and WVI also participates in the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR) Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS).

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only