DRR Technical Officer (Disaster Risk Reduction)

DRR Technical Officer (Disaster Risk Reduction)

(1 Position)

Main Responsibilities and Tasks Key:

• Provide technical guidance for planning, implementation, and monitoring of disability-inclusive DRR interventions
• Support development of community-based DRR plans, early warning systems, evacuation planning, and disaster preparedness strategies
• Ensure disability inclusion, accessibility, and participation in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery activities
• Build capacity of community institutions, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), local governance bodies, and frontline workers on inclusive DRR approaches
• Coordinate with government departments, State and District Disaster Management Authorities, and humanitarian actors
• Conduct needs assessments and risk analysis across geographies in three states, including coastal and disaster-prone regions, to identify priority DRR interventions
• Explore engagement with potential donor agencies for DRR projects, including concept development and proposal support
• Integrate DRR components within CBR, livelihood, education, disability inclusion, and climate resilience programs
• Document evidence, learning, case studies, and good practices to strengthen Ekta’s DRR advocacy, reporting, and policy engagement
• Support community awareness activities on disaster preparedness, climate resilience, and inclusive response mechanisms
• Support implementation of the MEL framework, ensuring collection and analysis of data relevant to project indicators and results.
• Monitor quality and inclusiveness of project activities through regular field visits, beneficiary feedback, and data verification.
• Participate in regular project review and coordination meetings to improve adaptive management.
• Ensure effective use of data collection tools and adherence to data protection
• Support timely and accurate reporting of activity results, beneficiary reach, and learning.
• Maintain up-to-date beneficiary records related to DRR and AA services and track individual and household-level outcomes.

Educational Qualification

• Master’s degree in Disaster Management, Environmental Studies or related fields
• Specialized training or certification in Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation, or Humanitarian Response will be an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in DRR, climate resilience, humanitarian response, or development programs
• Experience working with persons with disabilities or marginalized communities in disaster-prone settings is desirable
• Experience in project design, proposal writing, donor coordination, and reporting will be an added advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of disability-inclusive DRR frameworks and community-based approaches
• Ability to develop DRR tools, guidelines, training modules, and technical documents
• Good proposal writing and analytical skills
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email)
• Ability to work independently in field-based and multi-stakeholder environments

Language Requirement

• Proficiency in Odia, English, and Hindi (spoken and written)

Travel Requirement

• Willingness to travel 25–30% of working days per month across project locations

How to Apply

• Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to send their updated resume with a cover page to the following email ID: ekta.hrdteam@gmail.com
• Please mention “Resume for the Post of DRR Technical Officer” in the subject line of the email.
• Last date to apply: 21st May 2026 before 5pm (IST)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further