Job ID: 291396

Programme Coordinator - DRR

Balasore Social Service Society / BSSS

Location: Balasore, Odisha

Apply by: 11 May 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance

Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural, Urban

Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy

Key Job Roles – Programme Coordinator , DRR
-Project Planning & Implementation -Coordinate DRR activities (risk assessment, preparedness, mitigation) in line with project plans and timelines.
-Community-Based DRR Facilitation - Lead formation and strengthening of community institutions (VDMCs, task forces, volunteers) for local resilience.
-Risk & Vulnerability Assessment - Oversee hazard, vulnerability, and capacity assessments (HVCA) in disaster-prone areas.
-Coordination with Stakeholders - Liaise with government departments, especially state and district authorities, NGOs, and community leaders.
-Capacity Building & Training – Facilitating trainings on disaster preparedness and mitigation
-Emergency Preparedness & Response Planning - Develop contingency plans, mock drills, and emergency response mechanisms.
-Monitoring & Reporting - Track progress, maintain documentation, and submit reports to donors and management.
-Resource & Logistics Management -Ensure availability and proper use of emergency kits, relief materials, and training resources.
-Mainstreaming DRR into Development - Integrate DRR into sectors like education, livelihood, and child protection.
-Compliance & Donor Coordination - Ensure adherence to donor guidelines (CSR, UN agencies) and project standards.
-DRR & Climate Resilience Knowledge - Understanding of disaster management cycle (mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery) , Familiarity with frameworks like the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
The person concerned must be a post graduate with minimum five years experience in the field of DRR / climate action.

Job Email ID:

talk2bsss(at)gmail.com