Disaster risk reduction practitioner

Job ID: 3313679

About Deloitte

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About the division

Risk Advisory offers clients an end-to-end solution for all their risk management needs. Deloitte's Risk Advisory practice now encompasses the following specialised service offerings:

• Internal audit
• IT audit
• Forensics
• Governance and risk management
• Technology risk advisory
• Data analytics
• Security and privacy services
• Tip-offs anonymous

About the job

Following international disaster risk reduction and societal security best practises such as ISO 22320 and the Hyogo Framework the practitioner will be responsible for the following:

• Establish disaster risk management structures (locally and internationally)
• Develop a disaster management prevention plan as well as preparedness and contingency plans
• Compile disaster risk management policies
• Compile disaster management operating procedures
• Co-ordinate and manage developmental projects
• Set up information and early warning systems
• Set up risk and vulnerability assessments
• Set up contingency as well as specific action plans
• Conduct pre- and post-disaster assessments
• Set up manuals including the emergency procedures and standard operating protocols.

About you

Deloitte is looking for someone with the following qualifications and experience:

• BComm degree / national diploma in disaster risk reduction (DRR) or similar relevant qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years actively implementing DRR programs
• Experience within a consulting environment
• Ability to travel locally and internationally
• Proven ability to sell and deliver the overall DRR program to clients

You need to have the following behavioural competencies:

• Professionalism
• Ability to work well within a team
• Figure oriented
• Accuracy
• Integrity
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Willing to take initiative
• Good interpersonal skills
• Responsibility & accountability
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills