Call for Application -
Project Associate (CBDRM)

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Associate (CBDRM), the Project Associate (CBDRM) will be responsible and accountable for supporting the coordination and implementation of Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) activities implemented by IOM in the Khairpur district under the BRAVE project. The incumbent will supervise field operations, directly conduct trainings, and liaise with local authorities and communities to strengthen the Disaster Risk Management capacities of vulnerable target communities

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Supervise and monitor field operations in the Khairpur district to ensure the effective implementation of CBDRM activities in line with the project's Detailed Implementation Plan.
• Conduct CBDRM trainings and capacity-building sessions at all levels, including for community members, Community Disaster Management Committees (CDMCs), and government staff at the Union Council, Taluka, and District levels.
• Facilitate community-level participatory risk assessments and support the development of inclusive Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) plans.
• Organize and conduct simulation drills to test and improve community preparedness and response plans; support the implementation of anticipatory actions based on early warnings.
• Provide support to the distribution of Early Warning System (EWS) kits, including related training on use and maintenance for community operators.
• Liaise with local government authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure collaborative disaster management efforts and the integration of CBDRM plans with local government plans.
• Provide direct supervision and guidance to Community Mobilizers, ensuring the quality of community engagement and activity implementation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma with five years of relevant experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.

 Experience:

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in field coordination, community mobilization, or supporting disaster risk reduction activities.
• Proven experience in conducting participatory training and capacity-building sessions.
• Experience in liaising with local government authorities and community stakeholders.
• Field experience in a humanitarian, recovery, or development context.
• Good understanding of the existing DRM structures and systems at District and sub-District levels.

Advantages:

• Experience in supervising field staff or volunteer groups.
• Experience in organizing simulation drills or early warning system activities.
• Previous work experience in Sindh, particularly in the Khairpur region, is an advantage

Skills:

Position specific skills, for example:

• Strong facilitation, community mobilization, and training delivery skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills.
• Good understanding of gender equality and protection mainstreaming.
• Familiarity with MS Office software.
• Good report-writing skills.

Languages:

Languages:

REQUIRED

• For all applicants, fluency in Sindhi and Urdu is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

• Working knowledge of English is an advantage

Notes:

Only short-listed candidates who match the required criteria for the position will be contacted.

IOM provides equal opportunity to all qualified female and male including the physically challenged candidates.