Job title: Climate change and disaster risk reduction project coordinator (Senior project officer)

Number: 1(one)

Salary: salary 34,476.00, communication 2,000.00 and transport 2,000.00

Job Description

• Compiling and analyzing policies, laws and manuals related to climate change and disaster risk reduction of persons with disabilities.

• Developing inclusive climate and disaster plans.

• conducting vulnerability assessments for PWDs, and integrating PWD needs into response and recovery efforts.

• Develop and deliver training materials for local staff, first responders, and community members on inclusive disaster preparedness and response.

• Provide guidance on how to make early warning systems and emergency shelters accessible to PWDs

• monitor and evaluate programs to ensure they are effectively and equitably serving the disability community.

• Design and implement climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction (DRR) programs that specifically address the needs of PWD

•  Integrate disability inclusion into existing and new community and education sector programs related to climate resilience and disaster preparedness.

• Ensure disaster risk reduction (DRR) activities are inclusive by consulting with local disability organizations and PWDs themselves to understand their specific risks and needs

• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses that specifically identify and prioritize the risks faced by PWD during climate events.

•  Analyze climate data and trends to inform strategies for protecting PWDs from future shocks.

• Assess the capacity of local organizations and government bodies to provide inclusive disaster response and recovery services.

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with disability-focused organizations, government agencies, and other humanitarian actors to promote a unified and inclusive approach to disaster management.

• Serve as a focal point for all disability-inclusive climate and disaster risk- related activities.

• Build partnerships with disability organizations.

• Establish monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track the effectiveness of inclusive DRR programs.

• Collect and report on data related to the impact of climate change and disasters on PWDs, ensuring that their experiences are documented and their needs are visible to stakeholders.

• Contribute to program reports, case studies, and success stories, highlighting the importance of disability inclusion in climate and disaster resilience

Job Requirements

Required educational and work experience

• Minimum of BA/BSc and Master degree in Disaster risk management, geography and environmental studies, Developmental studies specialized in environment and sustainable development, environmental science, and other related fields.

• At least 7 years of experience for BA/BSc and 5years in MA in the fields related to those mentioned educational backgrounds

• Informed in disability-related concepts

• Good skills in communications, English language, technologies etc.

• Experience working effectively with governments, civil society, multilateral, and the private sector

• Experience project management and planning program design

• Experience in reporting and monitoring using quantitative and qualitative analysis

• Experience in developing and conducting trainings, campaigns and community work

• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals

• Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives

• Those with work experience on disability are encouraged,

• Those who have NGO experience are encouraged.

Requirement Skill

• Time management

• Adaptability

• Effective communication and sociability

• Technical proficiency

How To Apply

Application process

Applicants who fulfill the criteria hereunder can apply in person at the headquarter of ENAB found at Sidist Kilo, behind Yekatit 12 hospital by producing originals and photo copies of work experience certificate, educational certificates, CV and identity cards and by filling the form prepared for that effect.

Registration time is within 10 working days of this post at working hours.

Applicants with disabilities particularly women with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this vacancy