Head of Disaster Management Department at The Nigerian Red Cross

Job Code: AJ13 - 04
Reporting Line:Secretary General

Job Purpose

• The Nigerian Red Cross Society NRCS aims to improve the planning, financing and accountability of its services and interventions, particularly on humanitarian relief and health services.
• The Head of Disaster Management Department under the direction of the Secretary General, manages the Disaster and Emergency programmes of the National Society and ensures the status of first responder in Nigeria is sustained.

Duties applicable to all staff:

• Work towards the achievement of the NRCS’s goals through effective managerial and necessary lateral relations and teamwork.
• Show capacity to assist other members of Management and Staff, aptitude for maintaining cooperation, and team spirit necessary to achieve the objectives of the National Society.
• Show initiative and creativity/innovation in implementation of specific tasks.
• Perform other work related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Secretary General or the National Officers

Specific Duties and Accountabilities

• Design, develop and implement the NS Disaster & Emergency Management Strategic, Operational, and Contingency plans and Budgets.
• Lead Disaster & Emergency relief operations and related programmes in collaboration with Government, Movement Partners, International Agencies, key Stakeholders and other actors in the field
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant Departments such as Health and Training including Branches on the response to epidemics, disaster and other emergencies.
• Develop training plan on Emergency management for staff and volunteers in collaboration with Training, H&C, OHRD Departments, and Branches.
• Design and facilitate the stocking and replenishment of the NS relief materials in collaboration with relevant Departments
• Establish strong collaboration and cooperation with all relevant Partners on operations at international, national, state, LGA and community levels
• Develop and strengthen robust emergency/disaster response teams at Headquarters, Zones, Branches and Divisions in collaboration with relevant Departments.
• Prepare and develop monthly, quarterly, annual and key interventions reports and share with relevant partners and stakeholders
• Document lessons learnt and best practices engaged in and disseminate to key stakeholders
• Coordinate monthly Disaster Management meeting with programme officers to ensure compliance with NS code of conduct.
• Ensure that Branches meet minimum standard in Disaster preparedness and response, reporting and implementation of programme activities.
• Undertake regular Assessment of skills of subordinates and develop and train them in order to improve performance
• Ensure that monthly, quarterly, six-monthly and yearly disaster management reports are produced and submitted to the National Board and CCEC.
• Work with subordinates (DM staff) to develop a set of six months performance objectives specific to each of the employee’s job description and whose performance will be evaluated against
• Perform annual job performance reviews (APER) of staff of the DM Department.

Qualification/Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in any related field from an accredited university of college.
• A master’s degree in a related field will be desirable.

Skills:

• Good knowledge of disaster management
• Good project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good understanding of the organization.
• Knowledge of the Red Cross Society vision and goals
• Experience managing disaster interventions
• Ability to manage multiple programs at the same time effectively
• Ability to manage multiple teams efficiently
• Disaster intervention program development skills
• Strong networking and communication skills

Experience:

• A minimum of 6+years’ of relevant professional experience working in a Humanitarian aid organization/NGO with emphasis on disaster interventions.