Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist
Lead implementation of climate adaptation and disaster preparedness activities.
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Overview
Lead implementation of climate adaptation and disaster preparedness activities.
You have:
- Advanced degree in Environmental or Climate Science or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in hazard risk assessment, climate modeling, and/or vulnerability assessment.
- Prior experience in leading and managing teams operating under short timelines.
- Previous experience in implementing donor-funded projects.
Description
About the position
Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist will lead the implementation of activities aimed at strengthening climate adaptation and disaster preparedness. This role involves stakeholder coordination, facilitation of fieldwork, delivery of training and awareness sessions, reporting, and procurement support to ensure effective project execution.
Main responsibilities:
- Organize field level events for stakeholders, local authorities, and national partners and aligned stakeholders.
- Oversee data collection, validation and reporting.
- Design and lead workshops to develop capacity within local authorities and partner organizations.
- At the community level, implement public awareness and information dissemination campaigns.
- Support project team in the development of required reporting.
- Adhere to internal policies and procedures, such as procurement and safeguarding.
Requirements
Desired experience and qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Environmental or Climate Science or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in hazard risk assessment, climate modeling, and/or vulnerability assessment.
- Prior experience in leading and managing teams operating under short timelines.
- Previous experience in implementing donor-funded projects.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you led a project under a tight deadline? | The interviewer is assessing your project management skills under pressure. | Share examples of effective planning and execution strategies you used. |
| What strategies have you employed to engage stakeholders in disaster risk reduction activities? | The interviewer wants to understand your stakeholder management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure quality in data collection and reporting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with training others in climate-related topics. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approach do you take when designing public awareness campaigns? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How have you managed a challenging team dynamic in a previous project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful donor-funded project you managed? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What policies and procedures do you consider essential in project procurement? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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