Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Delegate
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Overview
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. It is part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies, enabling vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move on with their lives.
The Role
The post holder is managed by the BRC Philippines Programme Manager based in Iloilo, Panay Island and is responsible for the design, planning and initial implementation of the DRRM programme component of the Ilo Ilo Recovery programme, working closely with the Philippines Red Cross (PRC). The position also supports the identification, induction and training of local staff to ensure the management continuity and overall sustainability of the programme the start-up phase.
Overall purpose of the role:
To manage and develop agreements, plans and resources related with the DRRM component within the overall recovery programme in Iloilo, Philippines.
To ensure compliance with BRC and PRC DRRM frameworks, ensuring that the project design is robust enough to meet technical requirements of the component yet flexible to enable regular revision by the partners.
To contribute to the overall programme goals by supporting and advising programme staff and senior management in all DRRM and related activities. To work as a dedicated resource to deliver against the programme purpose and objectives, operating within an agreed programme framework and in close coordination with BRC and partner technical advisors (DRR, Shelter, Livelihoods and others).