Manager – Disaster Management

Posted on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024

If you are proactive, highly motivated, results oriented and ready to embark on a challenging career –

 Come join us!

POST QUALIFICATION    &       EXPERIENCE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
 

Manager – Disaster Management

 

 

 

01 Position

 

 

HRM 014/2024

 

 

 

Based at National Headquarters

 

 

 

 

Attractive

Remuneration,

depending on your

Qualifications,

Experience &

Competencies

 

 

·  Post graduate degree with post-qualification experiences related to disaster management.

With

·  A minimum of 05 years of post-qualification experience in a similar capacity in a reputed organization.

OR

·  Bachelor’s degree with post-qualification experiences related to disaster management.

with

·  A minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in a similar capacity in a reputed organization.

 

OR

·  Diploma in disaster management or related discipline from a recognized institute.

with

·  A minimum of 12 years’ post-qualification experience in a similar capacity in a reputed organization.

 

·  Previous work experience in a similar role in an NGO / humanitarian agency is an advantage.

 

·   Excellent conceptual/analytical skills in public health aspects.

 

·   Sound knowledge of disaster management/climate change issues and familiarity with emerging related trends / issues.

 

·   Demonstrated experience in administration, human resources, logistics and assets management.

 

·   Well-developed skills in project implementation, social mobilization and awareness raising.

 

·   Sound knowledge on disaster management.

 

·   Excellent networking, leadership and interpersonal skills.

 

·   Well-developed language skills in oral and written English and Sinhala/Tamil.

 

·   Excellent computing skills in MS Office.

 

 

Other Requirements

  • Sound understanding of humanitarian, community and volunteer-based service interventions.
  • Should be a quick learner with the ability of adhering to SLRCS management guidelines and procedures.
  • Should be a team player who is self-motivated and ability of working under challenging circumstances.
  • Abide by and work according to Red Cross and Red Crescent Fundamental Principles.

The SLRCS conducts its general administrative and operational affairs in English Language and the appointment will be on fixed term contract basis. Only short-listed applicants will be called for interviews.

Please email your application to; [email protected] OR post to the Director General, Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, No. 106, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 07 on or before 12.07.2024 HRM 014/2024