Job Description
Help shape a safer tomorrow as the new Disaster Risk Reduction in School Officer at the Dominica Red Cross. You'll lead school outreach efforts, train teams, and implement DRR strategies in educational settings. Candidates with project experience and Caribbean insight will thrive in this vital and fulfilling role.
Responsibility
- Design and implement school-based DRR initiatives using engaging, culturally relevant tools
- Coordinate with partners and stakeholders across the education and disaster sectors
- Guide development of technical tools and a strategic framework for DRR
- Organize risk-awareness activities to reinforce preparedness culture in students
- Monitor and evaluate impact, updating approaches based on school and community feedback
Experience and Qualifications
- At least 2 years' experience in project management
Knowledge/expertise in the field of DRR and the development of DRR tools. - Professional experience in an association or international solidarity organisation would be appreciated.
- Experience in team management.
- Experience in setting up and writing projects.
- Experience in creating educational tools, desirable.
- Corporate communication skills.
- Knowledge of the Caribbean context.
- Rigour and organisation, good analytical skills, initiative, flexibility and creativity.
- Good command of IT and office automation tools (Pack Office) and social networks.
Benefits and Others
Applications must be addressed to the
Director General,
Dominica Red Cross Society,
Federation Drive,
Goodwill,
Dominica
or email at: directorgeneral@redcross.dm no later than Friday, July 4, 2025.
Job Skills
- Analytical
- Caribbean Context
- Computer Proficiency
- Creative
- Effective Communication
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Initiative-Taking
- Microsoft Office
- Pack Office
- Project Design
- Project Management
- Social Media Networking
- Team Management
- Well-organized
AboutCompany
Dominica Red Cross Society- Phone: +1(767) 448-8280
- eMail: info.drcross@gmail.com
- URL: https://www.dominicaredcross.com
- Address: Federation Drive, Goodwill, Dominica
The Dominica Red Cross works every day to build a stronger, safer community. From disaster response to health outreach, its team of volunteers and staff provide critical support where it’s needed most. Guided by global Red Cross values, the organization serves all people equally, always putting compassion and care before anything else.