Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation Officer at Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE:
 

• The Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation (DRR/CCA) Officer will support the implementation of the Building The Climate Resilience of Children and Communities through the Education Sector -BRACE program at the county level, focusing on strengthening the resilience of the education sector to climate shocks. The role involves contributing to child-centered DRR/CCA programming and providing technical and operational support to ongoing activities in schools and communities. The Officer will be responsible for ensuring that quality programs are initiated and that DRR/CCA is effectively mainstreamed into the education sector.

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to:DRRCCA Specialist
Staff reporting to this post:
N/A
Budget Responsibilities: N/A
Role Dimensions: A complex and diverse rolein a networked membership organization involving management of personnel, finances, operations, technical implementation, and partnerships in South Sudan

KEY ACCOUNTABILITES:
School Safety & Continuity Plans:

• Coordinate and lead the process of DRR/CCA risk vulnerability and capacity assessments and develop risk informed preparedness and contingency plans with active participation of children, and communities in identified schools and communities.
• Coordinate collection of risk data, development of Early Warning Systems for schools and communities. Ensure EW information on Disasters and Climate Risks are disseminated at all levels with the Programme areas in a coordinated and timely manner. The Officer will work closely with the Local government authorities and line departments responsible for generation of sector risk and sector specific early warning data and information
• Coordinate and provide technical support to Anticipatory Action and DRR/CCA Programme in South Sudan. Ensure partners and field-based staff are well supported and guided on DRRCCA and Anticipatory Action practices standards and quality implementation. Ensure target Programme participants are engaged throughout the Programme cycle and field-based staff have work plan
• Facilitate DRRCCA and Anticipatory Action training for SCI staff and partners in accordance with South Sudan quality standards and framework under the guidance of field and Programme manager and technical advisors.
• Coordinate and lead the process of DRR/CCA risk, vulnerability, and capacity assessments in identified schools and communities.
• Develop risk-informed preparedness and contingency plans with the active participation of children and communities.
• Coordinate the collection of risk data and the development of Early Warning Systems for schools and communities.
• Ensure that Early Warning information on disasters and climate risks is disseminated at all levels within the program areas in a coordinated and timely manner.
• Work closely with local government authorities and line departments to get sector-specific early warning data and information.

Climate Education & Capacity Building:

• Facilitate DRRCCA and Anticipatory Action training in targeted BRACE schools and communities in accordance with South Sudan quality standards.
• Coordinate and train teachers, DRR/CCA Clubs, PTA/SMCs field-based staff and local partners on child-centered DRRCCA and Anticipatory Action.
• Support field-based PTA, SMCs to integrate child-centered DRR & CCA practices in project implementation, including applying minimum quality standards.
• Disseminate the latest resilience and child-centered DRR/CCA and Anticipatory Action practices to relevant program staff in concise and easily accessible formats.
• Support the development of school-based climate clubs and activities, engaging children, teachers, and school management committees.

Programmatic Support & Community Engagement:

• Lead on the monitoring and evaluations of interventions, including monitoring visits and post-response reviews, to facilitate the integration of DRR/CCA issues in all stages of the BRACE program.
• Actively participate in the design of new DRR/CCA project proposals, ensuring relevant data and learnings from the field inform the designs of new projects.
• Promote effective collaboration with all DRR/CCA stakeholders at the county, state, and national levels.
• Develop an effective and sustainable bridge between local authorities and Save the Children based on good communication and feedback. This includes building good relations with Boma/Payam/County officials, Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), School Management Committees (SMCs), women's groups, parents, and children.
• Consolidate and compile DRR/CCA program reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Child Protection and Safeguarding Requirements

• Always maintain a safe and positive relationship when working with children andyoung people
• Comply with SC’s ChildSafeguarding Code ofConduct and childsafeguarding and protection policies and standards (click here toview further details)
• Responding to any concerns for the safetyor wellbeing ofa child or adult inaccordance with internal reporting and resolution processes including the Grievance Redress Mechanism

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving   and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team andpartners accountable to deliver ontheir responsibilities - giving themthe freedom to deliver in the bestway they seefit, providing thenecessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages theirteam to dothe same
• Widely shares their personal visionfor Save theChildren, engages andmotivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with their team, colleagues, Members andexternal partners andsupporters
• Values diversity, sees itas a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talkto.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest encourages opennessand transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree/MSc/MA or equivalent qualification in development practice, international relations, health, natural resource management, engineering, or other relevant social science or comparable field experience. 
• At least 3 -5 years’ experience in DRR and Climate change, in an International NGO.
• Experience in risk-based approaches to DRRCCA and Locally Led Anticipatory Action Programme within South Sudan.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Essential  

• Previous working experience in DRR & CCA Risk and Vulnerability Capacity assessments and Emergency Preparedness/Contingency Planning.
• Past exposure and experience in DRR/CCA and child programming including Payam/county/state level policy advocacy, facility and community-based service improvement is essential.
• Experience of working with local partners and Payam/county /State and national level Local Government in DRR/CCA, Emergency responses, Post disaster recovery work, Health, Education, or Child Protection program delivery.
• Previous experience in people and project management
• Ability to write clear and well-argued analytical reports.
• Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors and management of the grants.
• Ability to achieve results and maintain consistent high standards of professional behavior and achievement, including when working alone.
• Computer literate
• Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
• Experience of and ability to represent the organisation’s mandate and work in external meetings.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the organisation’s mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach national staff.

Desirable

• Ability to work both in an advisory and hands-on implementation capacity.
• Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy.
• Language skills in other international language

Deadline:3 Sep 2025