Disaster and Emergency Programme Manager This person will play a crucial role in developing and implementing our disaster preparedness, climate adaptation and emergency response strategies domestically Title: Disaster and
Emergency Programme Manager Duration:
Fixed Term contract to 31st December 2025 Location:
Remote Salary:
€55,000 - €65,000, (full time equivalent), 2 days per week (14 hours per week)
Reporting to:
Head of National ServicesSUMMARY OF ROLEThe Disaster and Emergency Manager plays a crucial role in developing and implementing Irish Red Cross's disaster preparedness, climate adaptation, and emergency response strategies domestically.
This position based in Ireland contributes to fundraising efforts, facilitates the implementation of IFRC's Preparedness for Effective Response (PER) process, coordinates with domestic preparedness, response and recovery actors, manages disaster-related projects and responses.
Working to build and support branch capacity in disaster preparedness, climate adaptation, and emergency response, the role will focus on the achievement of Irish Red Cross desired Disaster and Emergency outcomes in its Strategy.
ROLE RESPONSIBLILTIESStrategic Development and FundraisingContribute to fundraising initiatives focusing on:
Climate adaptationDisaster preparednessCommunity preparednessEmergency responseWorking though IRC branch structure, develop strategies to enhance IRC's domestic capacity in disaster risk management and climate resilience.
Technical Facilitation and CoordinationFacilitate the roll-out of the IFRC Preparedness for Effective Response (PER) process within IRC in coordination with the branches.
Coordinate with local actors to develop and implement:
Climate-related activitiesPreparedness initiativesRecovery programsResponse activitiesProvide necessary information to the Head of National Services and other senior managers and membership structure as required.
Project Management and SupervisionLine manage future disaster preparedness and climate adaptation project managers.
Supervise projects and build capacity of branches to ensure achievement of defined outcomes.
Oversee and manage Flood Scheme responses when they occur.
Emergency Response and PreparednessContribute to the development and maintenance of IRC's emergency preparedness and response procedures and plans working though the branch structure.
Ensure IRC's alignment with national emergency management frameworks and IFRC guidelines.
Participate in pre-disaster meetings and agreements with relevant stakeholders.
Capacity Building and TrainingOrganise and conduct training sessions on disaster preparedness and response for IRC staff and volunteers to include surge capacity in response to an emergency.
Lead by the membership and branch structure, develop and maintain emergency response protocols and standard operating procedures.
ROLE REQUIREMENTSEssential CriteriaEducation:
Master's degree in emergency management, disaster risk reduction, humanitarian action, or a related fieldExperience:Minimum 8 years of experience in emergency response, disaster risk reduction, and disaster preparednessProven track record in developing and implementing multi-hazard response frameworksExperience in coordinating with various stakeholders, including government agencies and NGOsKnowledge and Skills:Strong communicator proficient in communicating with a range of stakeholders.
Ability to bring groups together and motivate them to align to a shared vision.
In-depth understanding of IFRC best practices and guidelines for disaster risk managementStrong knowledge of multi-hazard risk assessment and management approachesExcellent project management and coordination skillsExcellent leadership abilitiesCertifications:Relevant certifications in climate change adaptation or disaster risk managementDesirable CriteriaExperience:Understanding of the Irish Red Cross membership structure International experience in disaster response, climate adaptation and preparedness initiativesTrack record of successful fundraising for climate and disaster-related projectsKnowledge and Skills:Familiarity with climate adaptation and community resilience conceptsUnderstanding of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk ReductionKnowledge of Irish emergency management frameworks and structures
Additional Qualifications:
Experience in fundraising or grant writing for disaster-related projectsFamiliarity with GIS and other technological tools used in disaster management This role is assigned to the Job Family of: Programme Manager.
The Irish Red Cross has 6 Job Families:
Secretary General; Senior Manager; Programme/Project Manager; Coordinator; Development, & Admin; Administration.