DRR Delegate

Organizational Context

Another key focus for MRCS is to work with community to enhance resilience especially thought Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) approach. As part of the Road Map to Resilience, MRCS will be first undertaking enhanced Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments (eVCA) to support communities before supporting the communities in drafting PoA and following-up of these activities. To support the MRCS in implementing the eVCA, IFRC is seeking a
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Delegate
to be based in
Marrakech
, Morocco,
with regular field visits to El Haouz Province
. IFRC works in an integrated manner with MRCS and its partners. For CBDRR, the German Red Cross has the technical lead. IFRC is supporting the implementation of this CBDRR activities in El Haouz provinces. MRCS has the role as the Movement convener for operational field response and coordination among Movement partners. This position will report directly to the El Haouz IFRC Field Coordinator, with a technical line reporting to the IFRC MENA Regional Office's HDCC Climate and Resilience Unit, and close coordination with the coordination lead who is part of the German Red Cross.

Job Purpose
This role supports MRCS in the implementation and follow-up of Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) initiatives, while guiding the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Roadmap to Community Resilience through eVCA activities. Additionally, the position assists in managing the full project cycle, ensuring effective planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning across community resilience and CBDRR activities.

Job Duties And Responsibilities
Support MRCS in all project management cycle stages and ensure effective technical quality of CBDRR activities in El Haouz.

• Support MRCS in planning and implementing CBDRR and Community Resilience activities as part of the earthquake recovery program.
• Ensure that appropriate monitoring and evaluation criteria are being applied to measure the progress against the targets set and support evaluation, accountability, learning and communication activities relative to CBDRR.
• Develop and manage programme budgets in accordance with established IFRC financing procedures, systems and budget revision scheduling.

Provide CBDRR technical support to MRCS

• Provide technical support to the team, especially the CRO (Community Resilience Officer).
• Provide ongoing training for MRCS staff and volunteers involved in CBDRR activities.
• Locate and gather relevant hazard and risk information for the province to inform both eVCA facilitation and operations planning.
• Provide logistical and technical support to conduct eVCA facilitator training and ensure meeting quality standard.
• Ensure that El Haouz eVCA implementation is aligned with the broader MRCS community-based DRR work being coordinated and led by the German Red Cross.
• Lead on the development of a comprehensive plan for eVCA implementation across El Haouz that includes risk management, communication, and logistics.
• Maintain communication and frequent updates with other Earthquake operations units (i.e. CVA, Livelihood, CEA, Shelter, WASH, PGI etc) to support with eVCA Action Plans.
• During eVCA implementation, ensure proper eVCA data collection. Ensure that local authority support and engagement are facilitated throughout the eVCA delivery.
• Gather lessons learnt from eVCA implementation to inform and enhance eVCA delivery across the MENA region.

Coordination and Partnerships

• Work in close collaboration with the CBDRR Earthquake Recovery focal point, led by the German Red Cross.
• In coordination with IFRC MENA Regional Office technical line management, ensure proper standards and approaches are used to implement the IFRC Road Map to Resilience and the eVCA.
• Maintain close coordination with IFRC Regional Office thematic focal points, including regular meetings and updates, sharing lessons learned, and participating in regional capacity development activities like the Climate and DRR Community of Practice.
• Identify and support MRCS to engage with local partners, who can support with eVCA action plan development.

Based on the need, the position may participate in Disaster Risk Technical Support to IFRC and MRC operations through

• Compile and document hazard and risk information for El Haouz province and support the integration of climate-smart disaster risk reduction into operations.
• Identify opportunities and partnerships for future DRR work that could feed into the longer-term early recovery strategy.
• Support the development of recovery plans by ensuring a strong DRR lens is incorporated, as well as community input generated from eVCA implementation.

Monitor the development and implementation of country-level DRR activities to ensure alignment, including training, technical tools, guidelines, and other relevant initiatives.

Education

• University degree or advanced degree in a relevant field required
• IMPACT training or equivalent knowledge preferred

Experience
Required:

• At least 3-5 years in designing and implementing Community Resilience and community-based programs
• Excellent knowledge of DRR and proven technical experience on CBDRR
• Demonstrable experience in designing and facilitating successful capacity-building activities for staff and volunteers
• Experience in program management, including planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting

Preferred

• Proven experience with national and/or local partner organizations; Red Cross/Red Crescent experience
• Experience in the MENA region
• Experience in CVA programs and methodology

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, considering cultural and language differences
• Ability to work independently and within a team with high cultural sensitivity
• Flexibility and adaptation to change, with substantial work experience in foreign contexts
• Ability to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles
• Ability to complete a thorough medical screening for working abroad under specific climate and health conditions
• Valid driving license

Competencies, Values and Comments

• Fluent spoken and written French and/or Arabic
• Good command of English