Overview
The Programme Policy Officer (Disaster Risk Reduction & Anticipatory Action) will support the implementation of Anticipatory Action and Disaster Risk Reduction programmes at national and district levels, working closely with government counterparts and partners.
Tasks Summary
- Undertake district level Hazard, Exposure, Capacity and Vulnerability Assessment – Risk Assessment.
- Lead and work closely with PM0-DMD in the development of District level Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans (EPRPs).
- Development of DRM programmes that link to social protection and Anticipatory action.
- Support development of Contingency Plans for various hazards and planning of simulation exercises.
- Support the implementation of project activities funded under FCDO and other donors supporting DRR activities.
- Provide technical input to the review and formulation of policies and strategies related to DRR.
- Participate and provide technical input to the donors’ working groups.
- Liaise with ESARO DRR colleagues to support development of Emergency Preparedness and response (EPR) SOPs at CO level.
- Support Prime Minister’s Office - Disaster Management Department in their coordinating and convening role in the multi-sectoral Anticipatory Action system design process.
- Provide support to WFP Tanzania’s anticipatory action programmes.
- Set up and act as secretariat for the Anticipatory Action Technical Working Group.
- Support the development of multi-hazard anticipatory action plans.
- Work with the WFP RAM team, TMA, and partners to define impact-based triggers and thresholds for anticipatory action.
- Develop implementation plans for anticipatory actions.
- Provide technical backstopping support to field teams on implementation of anticipatory actions.
- Work with the WFP M&E team and relevant partners to develop and implement a learning agenda for anticipatory action.
- Support engagements with Government and partners on Anticipatory Action, Early Warning, and other areas of interest.
- Provide support to resource mobilization for the anticipatory action portfolio.
- Support Prime Minister’s Office - Disaster Management Department in consolidating Anticipatory Action system components in standard operating procedures and plans.
- Coordinate and align efforts to foster integration of the Anticipatory Action and Shock Responsive Social Protection initiatives.
- Others as required.
Experience Requirements
Minimum of 6 years post graduate, progressively responsible, job related experience in disaster risk reduction, disaster risk management and/or risk financing or related areas and in working closely with government. Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance and capacity building to stakeholders involved in DRM. Experience working on programmes related to food security, agriculture, or rural development is considered an asset. Demonstrated experience in managing projects on capacity strengthening for climate action programmes would be ideal.
Qualification Requirements
Advanced University degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, climate change, environment, earth sciences, geography, climatology, disaster risk reduction/management or related fields.
