Disaster Risk Management Expert

Main tasks and responsibilities

Collect and review secondary data related to climate change and disaster risk.

• Collect community-level data for climate change risk assessment (hazards, vulnerabilities, and exposure) through fieldwork with project beneficiaries.
• Organize and manage databases, ensuring data quality, consistency, and validation.
• Support the development and application of methodologies for risk analysis.
• Assist in the analysis of hazards, exposure, and vulnerabilities within the project area.
• Conduct awareness-raising and training sessions for communities on climate change and disaster risk reduction.
• Facilitate participatory processes with communities to ensure inclusive data collection and analysis.
• Work with communities to identify impact chains and define priority adaptation actions related to agriculture and food security.
• Coordinate the validation of risk maps with communities, in collaboration with the DRR Specialist.
• Support the implementation of priority actions related to agriculture and food security together with the communities.
• Monitor implementation of DRR and climate adaptation activities and report on progress
• Coordinate with local authorities, humanitarian actors, and technical partners.
• Build the capacity of community groups and local stakeholders on DRR and climate adaptation
• *Essential Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Risk Management, Environmental Studies, Geography, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation, or related fields.
• Proven experience in community-based projects, preferably in informal settlements or humanitarian/emergency contexts.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, including hazard, vulnerability, and exposure analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in participatory approaches and community engagement.
• Experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, or international organizations is an asset
• Good understanding of climate change concepts and DRR frameworks (e.g., Sendai Framework).
• Experience in data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK) is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset
• Familiarity with national DRR and climate policies and frameworks.
• Strong coordination skills and ability to work effectively within an international team
• Positive attitude and open-minded approach
• *Required Skills And Experiences
• Sound coordination skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Strong coordination and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in multicultural environments.
• Demonstrates diplomacy, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with and in teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as good judgment and vision
• Excellent organizational skills, team work and ability to prioritize tasks in a timely manner