DRR and EWS Capacity Building Specialist (Re Announced)

Position Title: DRR and EWS Capacity Building Specialist (Re Announced)

2025-11-19 Kandahar, Logar, Zabul Full Time 17

Job Location:	Kandahar, Logar, Zabul
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Management
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per KRO salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	KRO-AFG-187
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Kandahar, Zabul & Logar

Organization:	Kandahar Refugee Organization
Years of Experience:	Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in DRR, EWS, capacity building, climate resilience, emergency response planning, or related fields.
Contract Duration:	6 months with possibility of Extension
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Bachelor’s degree or higher in hydrometeorology, disaster risk reduction, gender studies, water resource management, or other relevant social sciences (Master’s or PhD preferred).
Close date:	2025-11-19

About Kandahar Refugee Organization:

Kandahar Refugee Organization (KRO) is a national-level, non-political, non-profitable, non-governmental organization working for humanitarian and rehabilitation roots in Afghanistan. Further, KRO is an Afghan organization that is committed to the development of the local economy and building local capacity for sustainable development. Thus, we have an established specialized network in many provinces of the country in order to design, and implement related activities in the field of food security, research, capacity building, disaster management, and placement.

Job Descriptions:

Design and deliver training programs on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), climate resilience, and Early Warning Systems (EWS) for community members, staff, and institutional partners.
Conduct needs assessments to identify capacity gaps in DRR and EWS among stakeholders.
Support the development and implementation of community-based early warning mechanisms tailored to local risks.
Integrate gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches into all capacity building initiatives.
Collaborate with local authorities, NGOs, and community leaders to align capacity building with local DRR strategies.
Contribute to the development of DRR and EWS-related guidelines, manuals, and communication materials.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and capacity-building interventions.
Assist in mainstreaming DRR and EWS into project planning, emergency preparedness, and sectoral programs.
Support emergency response planning and facilitate knowledge sharing and lesson learning.
Ensure coordination with hydrometeorological services, civil engineering units, and other technical departments for effective EWS development.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in hydrometeorology, disaster risk reduction, gender studies, water resource management, or other relevant social sciences (Master’s or PhD preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in DRR, EWS, capacity building, climate resilience, emergency response planning, or related fields.
Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and English is required.
Prior experience working with national or international NGOs is preferred.
Strong communication, facilitation, and report writing skills.

Inclusion Statement:

KRO maintains a stringent zero-tolerance policy towards behavior that contradicts its objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, and discrimination. KRO is committed to child safeguarding principles. All prospective candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.