Disaster Management Project Manager

ROLE

The Disaster Management Project Manager (DMPM) participates in and contributes to all aspects of the WSPA disaster management (DM) projects in the South-Asia region, based in New Delhi, India.

Specifically, DMPM is to:

1. Assist with the delivery of all WSPA DM projects in South-Asia as directed by Disaster Senior Veterinary Officer including: risk reduction and partner preparedness 2. Lead on Disaster Management strategic development in project planning, monitoring and evaluation with complete project reporting 3. Development of the DM team as appropriate for correct Project Management 4. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key network partners and stakeholders

POSITION IN ORGANISATION

The DMPM is line managed by WSPA Country Manager (India) and functionally managed by DSVO (South Asia).

SCOPE

Priorities: Project Management

1. Develop further the Indian Disaster Management Programme including the development of the VERU programme in India.
2. Develop further the Myanmar Disaster Management Programme including that of the VERU programme in Myanmar.
3. Work with DSVO and other relevant WSPA staff in the identification and development of new WSPA DM Projects as identified by the WSPA DM Strategy 2011-2015
   General 1. Assist DSVO on all aspects of WSPA DM operations as required 2. Further advance the WSPA DM programme in South-Asia as directed by DSVO

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Enthusiastic and responsible person with logistical planning experience and problem solving skills. • Experience in having responsibility for other staff members, and team management. • Experience in basic accounting and financial reconciliation. • Security conscious, clear thinking and reliable. • Experience of working with humans or animals in disasters, or with animal welfare groups/ member societies / other humanitarian organisations will be an advantage. • Comfortable and competent working with government and humanitarian professionals. • Comfortable working in foreign countries and sometimes environmentally challenging circumstances. • Other training certifications helpful, eg Water Rescue, Human First Aid. • Fluent in conversational and written English. • Indian nationality.

How to apply:

Mr. Gajender k sharma Country Manager Wspa-india 906 -ITT, nehru place, new delhi, india-110019 Email:gajenderksharma@wspa-asia.org

Closing date: 10 May 2011 — World Society for the Protection of Animals