UNDRR Disaster Risk Assessment Expert Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNDRR Kenya looking for “Disaster Risk Assessment Expert”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 23 January 2023.
UNDRR (formerly UNISDR) is the United Nations focal point for disaster risk reduction. UNDRR oversees the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supporting countries in its implementation, monitoring and sharing what works in reducing existing risk and preventing the creation of new risk. Photo © Abbie Trayler-Smith / Panos Pictures / Department for International Development.
UNDRR Disaster Risk Assessment Expert Jobs 2023
The UNDRR has published a job vacancy announcement on 11 January 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Disaster Risk Assessment Expert to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) |
| Position | Disaster Risk Assessment Expert |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | At least 5 years |
| Application Deadline | 23 January 2023 |
UNDRR Job Vacancy 2023
Job Purpose: The Disaster Risk Management/ Early Warning Systems (DRM-EWS) Expert will be attached to ICPAC and will work under the supervision of the IGAD’s Disaster Risk Management Programme coordinator to undertake all the project activities related to regional hazard and risk assessment and the implementation of the CREWS activities in particular the operationalization of the situation room at ICPAC and the enhancing knowledge exchange between national entities on good practices in early warning systems in Member states.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support IGAD/ICPAC and more specifically the DRM program in the development of hazard, vulnerability, and risk assessment products at regional and national levels.
- Support/Lead the scientific and technical processes and approaches of data acquisition, data rescue and data sharing in support of risk knowledge and EWS at ICPAC and in IGAD member states
- Work closely with DRM focal institutions of member states in seasonal and monthly hazards, hazard modelling and forecasting and risk information identification, monitoring, and early warning
- Undertake a baseline survey of the status of hazard monitoring and multi-hazard early warning systems at ICPAC and in IGAD member states and provide technical support towards the achievement of target G of the Sendai Framework (early warning and risk information).
- Coordinate and lead trainings for member states on the use of Earth Observation (EO) and geospatial technologies to develop/strengthen baseline data for hazard monitoring and forecast.
Qualification & Experience:
- Advanced university degree in areas relevant to Disaster Risk Assessment, Spatial Science with training on Early warning/ early action or very related fields is required. Bachelor’s degree with additional two years of professional working experience is acceptable in leu of the Advanced University degree.
- At least 5 years of experiences in the areas of disaster risk assessment, hazard mapping and spatial analysis or related field is required.
- Proven track record and experience with Early warning/ Early action (or Anticipatory actions), including being familiar with hazard (flood, drought, etc) assessment and mapping, vulnerability assessment and weather forecast and monitoring is required.
- Extensive experience in preparing training modules, planning and conducting software-based trainings on hazard modelling and mapping, vulnerability and risk assessments is desirable.
- Experience of leading or contributing to strategy development is an added advantage.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNDRR Disaster Risk Assessment Expert Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
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The Closing Date: 23 January 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.undrr.org |
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