CMDRR OFFICER Job Vacancy in Uganda at International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)

Job Title: CMDRR OFFICER

The post holder is expected to support the implementation of the Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR) Project and to deliver on capacity building in CMDRR. He/She will also work with the Regional Applied Learning Manager to support applied learning activities when called upon.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Facilitate the implementation of CMDRR Project of IIRR.
• Monitor the CMDRR program implementation by partners
• Building partner’s capacity in project/management and program strategy with focus on mentoring, coaching and training.
• Developing collaborative relationships with strategic partners, donors, and key stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of IIRR CMDRR strategy and sustainability of partners.
• Manage, advice, support and guide the existing portfolio of partners.
• Review and validate the partners’ reporting on a regular basis to monitor the progress and verify the projects are implemented in accordance with IIRR’s requirements.
• Together with the Finance Section, analyze the consistency of the financial and narrative reports of partners, and their consistency with the project progress on the field.
• Improve quality and delivery with partners.
• Make regular visits to the partners if relevant and if necessary.
• Organize and facilitate workshop and training on CMDRR.
• Prepare a training and workshop report including follow up plan.

Qualifications
• Minimum of a Degree in any of the social sciences.
• Minimum of three (3) of relevant work experience in coordination with NGOs and/or donor organizations.
• Experience in training and facilitation of CMDRR.
• Experience in building the capacity of organizations and community institutions like Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) communities in CMDRR.
• Understanding of Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR) strategies
• Experience and knowledge of proposal writing, program budgeting, M& E.
• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision and in a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional maturity.

Kindly submit a cover letter and CV, including remuneration expectation and contact details of three (3) work-related referees to the undersigned by 04 March 2011: Human Resources Manager, Email: recruitment@iirr.org,
iirr@utlonline.co.ug Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. IIRR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IIRR Plot 6 Charles Lwanga Road, Ntinda, P.O. Box 35536, Kampala