Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of disaster management systems and community engagement., Experience in nonprofit work or volunteerism, particularly in disaster response., Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including NGOs and community members., Familiarity with online platforms for NGO registration and data collection..

Key responsibilities:

Identify and connect with Sri Lanka-based NGOs involved in disaster response.

Assist NGOs with their registration on SmartResponse and help complete their profiles.

Engage with the diaspora and other supporters to promote relief and recovery efforts.

Facilitate the sharing of information to enhance community resilience and preparedness.

Job description

DAP is the leading nonprofit organization that provides long-term independent oversight of disaster management systems.

DAP engages a dedicated community to advance policy research and advocacy, promote transparency, and encourage the public to participate in oversight, community-based organizing, and discussions about disaster preparedness and relief.

Dedicated citizen oversight is necessary to ensure resources dedicated to preparedness, relief, and recovery are effectively utilized, communities are sufficiently engaged and more resilient, and best practices and lessons learned are implemented so mistakes are not repeated.

Prior to the creation of the Disaster Accountability Project (DAP), there was no dedicated, independent oversight of the agencies and organizations responsible for these critical life-saving responsibilities.

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We are seeking local and Sri Lankan expat volunteers to

Identify Sri Lanka-based NGOs, responding to local/national disasters.
Assist these NGOs with registration on SmartResponse and already registered NGOs with completing their surveys/profiles.
Engage the community living abroad and others interested in supporting relief/recovery efforts to utilize this information to directly support Sri Lanka-based NGOs.

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.

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