Overview
The Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Specialist will support disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, and resilience-building activities within the context of the United Nations system's efforts in countries vulnerable to natural hazards and public health emergencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of information related to disaster risks, hazards, vulnerabilities, and emergency preparedness.
- Assist in the assessment of health risks associated with natural hazards, climate-related events, and public health emergencies.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of disaster risk reduction and resilience-building initiatives.
- Contribute to preparedness activities, including contingency planning, risk assessments, simulations, and training exercises.
- Support coordination and communication with government counterparts, UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other partners.
- Facilitate health sector coordination through assisting WHO in organizing meetings, workshops, consultations, and capacity-building activities for stakeholders.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical documents, presentations, situation reports, briefing notes, and other project materials.
- Support monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of project activities, lessons learned, and good practices.
- Assist in awareness-raising and community engagement activities related to disaster preparedness and risk reduction.
- Perform other related tasks as required to support effective implementation of disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness activities.
Required Experience
At least 7 years of professional experience in disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, emergency management, humanitarian response, climate resilience, public health emergency management, or a related field. Experience supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, or coordination of disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness activities. Experience conducting research, data collection, analysis, and report writing. Experience working with government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, development partners, or community organizations. Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills. Ability to work effectively in multicultural teams and under changing operational conditions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
Qualifications
Master's degree in or equivalent in Disaster Risk Reduction, Emergency Management, Public Health, Environmental Studies, Climate Change, Geography, Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, or another relevant field.
