Overview
The National Programme Officer will provide day-to-day Disaster Risk Reduction/Management (DRR/M), Stabilization and Peacebuilding technical expertise and programme oversight, contributing to the design, planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of programme activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support oversight of programme implementation across targeted locations.
- Oversee the daily operations and activities of field operations.
- Contribute to the design and adaptation of programming.
- Maintain regular coordination and information sharing with the Port Moresby Head Office.
- Contribute to identifying priority needs, key stakeholders, and available resources.
- Support the design and facilitation of training workshops.
- Contribute to reporting on displacement dynamics and related developments.
- Support the development of project proposals.
- Provide technical guidance, capacity-building support for local communities and government counterparts, and operational assistance.
- Support establishment and maintenance of regular coordination with the Supply Chain Unit.
- Collaborate with government agencies, local authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
- Draft and review reports and presentations.
Required Experience
- Seven years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor’s Degree; or five years of relevant professional experience with a Master’s degree.
- Experience in DRR/M, transition and recovery, peacebuilding, community development and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
- Knowledge of DRR/M, community stabilization and (re) integration activities, peacebuilding and development issues.
- Experience in designing capacity building events and facilitating training sessions for a variety of audiences.
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities as well as with national institutions or service providers.
- Experience in facilitating consultative meetings and collecting qualitative and quantitative data is an advantage.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Development Studies, or similar relevant field from an accredited academic institution.
- Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Development Studies, or similar relevant field from an accredited academic institution.
