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Role & responsibilities Education: Masters or PhD in Disaster Management, Emergency Management, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning, Public Health, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change Adaptation, Public Policy, or Development Studies., or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in disaster risk management, emergency response, humanitarian aid, or related fields. Practical experience in disaster-prone areas or regions, involving direct engagement in risk assessment, mitigation, response, and recovery activities. Experience working with government agencies, international organizations, NGOs, or in community-based projects. Technical Skills: Professional certifications in disaster management, such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), or specific courses from recognized institutions like FEMA, Red Cross, or UNISDR. Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) can also be beneficial. Personal Qualities: Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure. Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments. Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with stakeholders. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Strategic and Technical Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of the national or regional DRM strategy and action plans. Provide high-level technical advice on risk identification, risk reduction, preparedness, and recovery. Guide the integration of DRM into development and sectoral policies (e.g., urban planning, water management, health, education). Conduct or oversee multi-hazard risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and loss estimations. 2. Institutional and Policy Support: Support national and local government agencies in reviewing, updating, and operationalizing DRM-related laws, frameworks, and SOPs. Facilitate inter-agency coordination mechanisms and national disaster platforms. Provide inputs to policy dialogues, donor engagement, and advocacy on disaster resilience and climate adaptation. 3. Capacity Development: Identify capacity gaps and lead the design and delivery of training programs for DRM practitioners, government officials, and communities. Develop tools, guidelines, and knowledge products on best practices in risk management and disaster preparedness. 4. Early Warning and Response Preparedness: Strengthen multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS), risk communication protocols, and response planning. Coordinate simulation exercises, contingency planning, and emergency preparedness strategies. 5. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting: Support the development of M&E systems for DRM interventions. Prepare progress reports, policy briefs, and technical publications. Monitor the implementation of DRM projects, ensuring alignment with international frameworks such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction . Deliverables: DRM Strategy and Action Plan Technical reports on hazard and risk assessments Capacity building plan and training modules Policy recommendations and briefing notes Inputs to donor reporting and evaluations Knowledge products and guidelines on DRM best practices How to Apply: Interested candidates should send your application letter, resume, salary expectation and 2 references in PDF format to rimeshra@rimes.int, Please state " Senior Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Specialist :Your Name the Subject line of the email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Ms. Dusadee Padungkul Head-Department of Operational Support Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System Preferred candidate profile
