Programme Associate (drcca)

Organizational Context

IOM Afghanistan addresses significant natural hazard risks, intensified by extreme winter conditions. Many rural households and displaced families are vulnerable due to limited protection and institutional capacity. The organization implements Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities to strengthen community resilience and reduce climate-induced migration, focusing on preparedness and response at all levels.

Job Purpose

The Programme Associate (DRR) supports IOM Afghanistan's efforts to reduce climate-induced migration by strengthening the resilience of disaster-prone communities. This role contributes to enhancing preparedness and response capacities at national, provincial, and community levels. Key initiatives include Community-Based Disaster Risk Management and institutional development. The associate will provide crucial implementation and delivery support for these integrated DRCCA activities, empowering communities to better anticipate and manage potential hazards and mitigating the vulnerabilities exacerbated by natural disasters and extreme weather.

Responsibilities

The Programme Associate (DRR) provides essential support for project activities, including logistical and administrative assistance for meetings, trainings, and field visits. Responsibilities include data collection, compilation, and basic report review, ensuring timely documentation. The role involves maintaining communication with sub-offices, facilitating information sharing among stakeholders, and preparing draft correspondence and meeting notes. Assistance is also provided in developing training materials, managing procurement and travel, and organizing community-based activities. Maintaining project files, records, and databases, and supporting the creation of public information materials are key duties. The associate performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Work Experience

Requires five years of professional work experience with a high school diploma, or three years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience in disaster risk reduction, community engagement, or project support is likely beneficial.

Skills

Logistical and administrative support, data collection and compilation, report preparation, stakeholder communication, information dissemination, training material development, procurement and travel support, community activity organization, record keeping, public information material preparation.

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