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Job Title ⇒ Disaster Risk Reduction DRR and Environmental Officer
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Organization Oxfam
Duty Station Uganda
Reports to ⇒ DRM Coordinator
About US ⇒
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of
poverty. We are an international confederation of 19 organizations
affiliates working together with partners and local communities in the areas
of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. In
Uganda, our program is anchored on three broad themes deliberately focused on
Women's Rights Governance and Accountability, Resilient Livelihoods and
Humanitarian Preparedness and Response.
Job Summary ⇒ Oxfam and the partners JESE and CSBAG, with support from
EUTF, are going to implement a disaster risk reduction capacity building
project in Kyegegwa and Isingiro. The project will be strengthening resilience
through enhanced Local Disaster Risk Management Capacities of refugees and
host communities through improved natural resources management, disaster risk
mitigation and early warning. The post holder will implement the project with
a strong focus on natural resource management and restoration. S/He will
support capacity gaps assessment and strengthening of relevant departments
within DLG and sub counties and communities, lead environmental protection and
restoration activities, as well as contribute to proposal development,
monitoring and review. This position supports Oxfam’s leadership and
investment in the key areas of integrating DRR into development and emergency
response activities and measuring the impact of DRR initiatives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities ⇒
Technical
⇗ Ensure effective and efficient implementation of the EUTF project
activities related with natural resources management within the targeted
timeframe and agreed objectives
⇗ Lead community mobilisation process and design, planning, and
implementation of Environmental protection interventions from DRR perspective.
⇗ Provide technical support in implementation of natural resource management
activities such as construction and promotion of energy saving stoves,
catchment restoration, forest restoration intervention that are context
specific with focus on consumption and market.
⇗ Build synergy between WASH, DRR and Peace.
⇗ With the support of the DRM coordinator, develop detailed work plan in line
with EUTFs project’s objectives and expected outcomes.
⇗ Coordinate with relevant District Local Government departments, subcounty
and community to undertake a joint land use and vulnerability assessments and
planning of comprehensive environmental restoration activities in a disaster-
prone local context.
⇗ Explore the gap analysis and identify capacity development needs related to
DRR of district local government agencies, local community structures and
other relevant stakeholders
⇗ Lead organizing capacity building initiatives for target communities and
partner organisation on sustainable land use management and afforestation.
⇗ With the support from DRM coordinator, work closely with local government
officials in advocating for support for natural resource management
initiatives and its scaling up.
⇗ Engage in programme monitoring, evaluation and learning as per operational
plan and in line with donor as well as Oxfam’s standards
Coordination and Representation
⇗ Represent Oxfam to external partners inter-agency coordination meetings,
UN, corporate or private donors, government representatives contributing to
disaster readiness and emergency preparedness at district, subcounty and
settlement levels
⇗ Build and maintain relevant strong relationships with government, UN, and
INGO actors for strategic and programmatic purposes
⇗ Enhance complementarity with other sectors as much as possible including
WASH, resilience and livelihoods, and gender and protection
⇗ Represent Oxfam at key humanitarian forums and networks including the CRRF
as advised and others as assigned
Management and Reporting
⇗ Submit periodic progress reports on livelihoods in line with the log frame
with the focus on success, challenges and impact generated by the activities
and project
⇗ Support preparation of annual and quarterly budget planning as relevant to
DRM
⇗ Ensures financial regulations and procurement procedures are strictly
adhered to
⇗ Initiate procurements within assigned areas of responsibility
⇗ Support documentation of best practices and lessons learnt for sharing
⇗ Prepare quarterly, annual and other reports as required
Other
⇗ Be eager to and require others to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values
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⇗ Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender,
child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience ⇒
⇗ The applicant for the Oxfam Disaster Risk Reduction DRR and Environmental
Officer job must hold a Bachelor’s degree holder, preferable in the related
field of environment and natural resource management, Agriculture, Disaster
risk management, or environmental science .
⇗ Be conversant with international and national humanitarian policy
guidelines and standards including the SENDAI Framework, the Core Humanitarian
Standard, the SPHERE minimum standards, National Disaster Management Policy.
⇗ At least 3 to 4 years’ work experience and knowledge on implementation of
DRR and Environment interventions in a disaster/conflict context
⇗ Proven experience in Community mobilisation and advocacy work
⇗ Proven experience in capacity strengthening to community or/and local
organisation on DRR and Environment

Desirable
⇗ Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender
issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
⇗ Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the
application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for
all aspects of development work.
⇗ Good interpersonal and presentation skills, diplomacy and together with the
capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of priorities.
⇗ Familiarity of conflict sensitive approaches and application of Do No Harm
Methodologies
⇗ Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come
into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.
⇗ Ability to think creatively, work in a team, and perform under challenging
circumstances is crucial
⇗ Excellent facilitation and communication skill.
⇗ Good understanding and practical experience in application of equity issues
Gender and diversity
⇗ Good computer skills for MS office

How to Apply ⇒
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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