Future Generations (FG) is the collective name for an international network of non-governmental organizations including FG Country Programs in Asia and Africa, Future Generations University (FGU) and its alumni in 17 countries, academia, and individual’s experts. The original charitable organization, Future Generations, was established in 1992 for the purpose of learning from, and building upon the world’s most successful examples of community empowerment and social change. It is complemented by the Future Generations Graduate School (Future Generations University) in 2006 in the State of West Virginia with authorization to provide a Master's Degree in Applied Community Change focus on Conservation and Peace building.  The Future Generations Afghanistan (FGA) established in May 2002 and obtained its registration certificate from Ministry of Economy, Government of Afghanistan in October 2005.  Since 2007, FGA has been operational in Eastern Afghanistan, and successfully completed development and humanitarian programs in Nangarhar, Laghman , Kunar, Nuristan, Logar, Wardak, Nimruz, Herat, Kanadahar and Badghis Provinces

support the mainstreaming and implementation of early warning and anticipatory action at the regional level, implementing DRR components of the project as well as will be responsible for providing technical inputs to local facilitators, volunteers, and communities in their target communities.

• Provide technical expertise for developing and executing innovative approaches in DRR and related areas.
• Develop and design new initiatives in the above area of work
• Ensure implementation of the initiatives in close collaboration with the team
• Plan, implement and manage DRR projects in a phased and prioritized manner with full consultation and co-ordination with project staff
• Identify and design the requirements for an effective and optimized monitoring system for hydro-meteorological hazard risk management.
• Provide technical advice on communication of weather and climate information.
• Conduct research and develop tools for climate change risk and vulnerability assessment use and water resources sectors
• Support enhanced use of weather and climate data, weather forecasts, and climate predictions for early warning services, trigger mechanisms, and anticipatory action protocols;
• Develop educational materials and resources for DRR awareness in targeted districts of Project
• Proactively support in mitigating impacts of natural hazards and in event of a disaster
• Assisting in building the capacity of committee members through training and guidance
• Develop capacities of staff in the area of DRR and related areas
• For implementation of new initiatives within DRR, maintain a good working relationship with the local authorities, communities and other key stakeholders to ensure optimal project success, quality and security
• Support capacity building for the production, dissemination and use of weather forecasts, climate advisories, early warnings, and climate change

Qualification:

• Strong leadership, team management and staff development skill.
• Perfect knowledge of both spoken and written English is required.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively
• High Computer Proficiency (Microsoft Office, excel, PowerPoint etc)
• Strong analytical skills, results interpretation, and communication for wide ranges of data and information users.

Interested and qualified candidates for this position are encouraged to apply and send their CVs with a cover letter., only qualified candidates who are meeting the position requirements will be shortlisted &  contacted

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