Positions For Meghalaya Disaster Opportunity

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o   7-10 years of progressive experience in the field of Disaster Risk Management (DRM), with a strong focus on community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR).

o   Proven experience in reviewing and strengthening Village Disaster Management Plans (VDMPs), including structure, implementation, and integration with local governance.

o   Experience in developing disaster risk frameworks tailored to diverse topographies, particularly in hilly and hazard-prone regions like Meghalaya.

o   Hands-on experience in risk profiling, hazard mapping, and integrating nature-based solutions into DRM strategies.

o   Familiarity with multi-stakeholder engagement, including government agencies, community institutions, and civil society organizations.

o   Prior work experience in Meghalaya or similar northeastern/hilly states is highly desirable.

2.     Program Executive (Disaster Management and Community Development)

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o   Minimum 3 years of experience in participatory rural appraisal, community mobilization, and stakeholder engagement.

o   Demonstrated expertise in facilitating grassroots consultations capacity building programs in DRR and integrating community perspectives into disaster risk management planning.

o   Skilled in designing and implementing inclusive, gender-sensitive engagement strategies for disaster preparedness and resilience building.

o   Familiarity with multi-sectoral coordination and working with government, NGOs, and local bodies in hilly and remote regions/ Disaster affected regions

Technology & Innovation Specialist (Mobile App)

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o   Over 5 years of experience in mobile application development, with a focus on user-centric design and accessibility.

o   Proven ability to design and implement multilingual, offline-capable mobile solutions for rural and remote communities.

o   At least 2 years of experience working in the Northeast region of India, preferably Meghalaya, with a strong understanding of Dashboards/mobile apps in community management or climate change or Disaster management projects.

o   Demonstrated expertise in UX/UI design, wireframing, and user flow development for diverse user groups

Insurance & Financial Inclusion Expert

o  Minimum 7 years of experience in microinsurance, risk financing, or financial inclusion, financial modelling particularly in rural and underserved communities.

o  Proven experience in conducting community-level risk assessments, socio-economic profiling, and financial behavior analysis.

o  Demonstrated ability to design and evaluate community-based insurance models, including feasibility studies and coverage mapping.

o  Familiarity with climate and disaster risk financing mechanisms, especially in the context of vulnerable populations.

ster Risk Management (DRM) Specialist

Master’s in aster Management, Environmental Studies, or related field

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in the field of Disaster Risk Management (DRM), with a strong focus on community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR).

Proven experience in reviewing and strengthening Village Disaster Management Plans (VDMPs), including structure, implementation, and integration with local governance.

Experience in developing disaster risk frameworks tailored to diverse topographies, particularly in hilly and hazard-prone regions like Meghalaya.

Hands-on experience in risk profiling, hazard mapping, and integrating nature-based solutions into DRM strategies.

Familiarity with multi-stakeholder engagement, including government agencies, community institutions, and civil society organizations.