Organization: Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) Location: Hawasa Zuria and Balate Woredas, Sidama Region
Reports to: Regional Project Coordinator
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), in partnership with the Austrian Red Cross (AuRC), is implementing the project “Livelihoods towards Resilience for Sidama.” This initiative integrates disaster risk reduction, early warning systems, climate adaptation, and resilience building to strengthen the capacity of pastoralist communities against recurrent shocks and hazards.
The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) field officer will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of DRM activities at the community level. This role requires technical expertise in community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR), contingency planning, climate-smart practices, and emergency preparedness and response. The officer will ensure alignment with ERCS strategies, donor requirements, and government policies to improve preparedness, mitigate risks, and reduce vulnerabilities in targeted woredas. The role also involves coordinating field-level interventions, mobilizing communities, strengthening decentralized and inclusive DRM systems.
Key Responsibilities Project Implementation
Conduct disaster risk assessments, hazard mapping, and vulnerability/capacity analysis in target communities.
Support development and implementation of Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) and contingency plans.
Facilitate training and awareness sessions on DRM, early warning, emergency preparedness, and climate-smart practices.
Oversee the establishment/strengthening of community disaster committees and volunteer networks.
Support implementation of small-scale mitigation measures (e.g., flood protection, soil and water conservation, livelihood diversification).
Collaborate with local government, NGOs, and stakeholders to ensure DRM integration into development planning.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
Monitor DRM project activities against indicators using ERCS and or AuRC quality checklists.
Support baseline, midline, and end line assessments; collect and analyze data for lessons learned.
Maintain updated records of community disaster committees, early warning systems, and capacity-building activities.
Promote accountability and community feedback mechanisms to improve DRM interventions.
Reporting
Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual work plans and progress reports.
Document case studies, best practices, and lessons learned in DRM and resilience- building.
Maintain accurate data on DRM interventions and community-level impacts.
Cross-Cutting Integration
Ensure mainstreaming of gender, disability inclusion, protection, and environmental sustainability in DRM activities.
Promote active community participation to strengthen ownership and sustainability of DRM structures.
Contribute to anticipatory action initiatives and climate adaptation approaches.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience Essential
Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology Science, Natural Resource Management, Livelihoods, Agriculture, or related fields.
Experience: Minimum 5 years (including at least 3 years in humanitarian DRM/resilience projects).
Skills:
Proficiency in DRM, CBDRR, and emergency preparedness approaches.
Strong knowledge of SPHERE standards, humanitarian principles, and climate resilience practices.
Excellent communication in English and local languages (e.g., Sidama).
Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desired
Experience in complex humanitarian contexts with rapid-onset and slow-onset disasters.
Ability to write analytical reports and engage with multiple stakeholders.
Commitment to ERCS’s mission, principles, and humanitarian values.
Requirement Skill
Office suites (MS Office, iWork)
Effective communication and sociability
Attention to detail
Problem solving
How To Apply
All qualified applicant are kindly request to send their nonreturnable CV and supported academic certificates in person to Ethiopian red cross Society Sidama regional branch office, Address -Hawassa city, Hike Dare Sub-City Gudumale (05) Kebele Or Contact
Person Email:- tarekegn.tadele@redcrosseth.org
Please Contact us through office phone:- +251462200864
Post Date:-15 September, 2025
Application Deadline:- 30 September, 2025
