Disaster risk reduction jobs

UNICEF is the world s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS How can you make a difference? This role will lead guidance for policies, programmes, and activities, and general support for the inte...

EHC/021/2024 Kenya Engineering & Manufacturing Job Location: PACIDA Marsabit / Samburu Office Anticipated Start Date: Immediately Duration: One year with possibility of extension Organizational Background The Pastoralist Community Initiative and Development Assistance (PACIDA) is a regional NGO committed to linking emergency, rehabilitation and development in pursuit of sustainable community deve...

This Position s Responsibilities Are Twofold And IncludeProvide regional leadership of the Sustainability and Climate Action plan, including for:Country Office Implementation of the foundational elements (i.e., data and analysis, advocacy strategy, development of country strategy, implementation of ESS and greening initiatives, staff training)Development and implementation of sustainability and c...

Job Ref: EHC/020/2024 Kenya Project Management Job Location: PACIDA Marsabit / Samburu Office Anticipated Start Date: Immediately Duration: One year with possibility of extension Organizational Background The Pastoralist Community Initiative and Development Assistance (PACIDA) is a regional NGO committed to linking emergency, rehabilitation and development in pursue of sustainable community devel...

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict. The Position Supporting agency priorities, the Climate and Water Security team is particularly focused on technical support in the areas of climate change adaptation and low carbon development, including disaster risk redu...

The PositionSupporting agency priorities, the Climate and Water Security team is particularly focused on technical support in the areas of climate change adaptation and low carbon development, including disaster risk reduction; natural resource management and environmental conservation; and access to energy. The Senior Energy Advisor will play a pivotal role in Mercy Corps' Technical Support Unit...

Job SpecificationThis is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer and will be assigned duties and responsibilities in any of the following functional areas:Drought InformationDuties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -Data collection, analysis and reporting of drought early warning information.Compilation of co...

Position Summary/ PurposeThe Advisor is responsible for overall coordination of component 1 of the project, where NDMA is the executing entity. The role holder will provide technical advice and support to the implementation of the different project activities under component 1 and component 2 where NDMA is a service provider to the Ministry of Agriculture's State Department for Livestock, and in ...

CONTEXT:Under the overall supervision of the Senior Coordinator Recovery and Resilience, and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer Resilience and Solutions based in Nairobi, and the administrative supervision, the successful candidate will assist the implementation, monitoring and coordination of IOM Kenya's emergency response, recovery and resilience-building projects and activities. S...

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a public body established by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) Act, 2016. It previously operated under the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of the Laws of Kenya by Legal Notice Number 171 of November 24, 2011. The Act gives the NDMA the mandate to exercise overall coordination over all matters relating to drought risk management a...

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a public body established by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) Act, 2016. It previously operated under the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of the Laws of Kenya by Legal Notice Number 171 of November 24, 2011. The Act gives the NDMA the mandate to exercise overall coordination over all matters relating to drought risk management a...

Within the Regional Office for Africa, he/she will have to support in:Contributing training on writing bankable projects and disseminating the Resilience Framework for Action with purpose of resource mobilization in seven (07) cities under the second phase of the Sahel Urban Resilience project (Outcome 2) Contributing to the DA15 project in Senegal, Burkina Faso and other FrenchSpeaking LCDs "Har...

DanChurchAid s aim is to strengthen the world s poorest people in their struggle for a life in dignity. Our work is based on a Christian view of humanity with respect for every individual s rights and equal worth. Summary Interested individuals/firms should provide the following information to the Contracting Authority using the contact details below: Provide the following information (mandatory ...

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for Within the Regional Office for Africa, he/she will have to support in: Contributing training on writing bankable projects and disseminating ...

This is an exciting opportunity to support national governments, regional organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance their capacity to prevent, reduce and address disaster displacement. You will also have an opportunity to ensure that IDMC continues engaging in the region, and more visibility to disaster displacement and promote tools and policy instruments to better avert, minimize or addr...

Manage the overall implementation of the Horn of Africa initiative to enhance, promote and expand disaster risk reduction in water and climate change and to build resilience among cross-border communities across the Somalia and Kenya project portfolio, guaranteeing that the scope, budget, time and quality are in accordance with the different project s specifications, donor requirements and IOM ru...

ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Administrative officer (NO-C), the incumbent is responsible for the following duties: Human Resources Management Initiates, reviews, processes and follows-up on actions related to the administration of the unit's human resource activities, e.g., recruitment of staff and consultants, placement, promotion, relocation, performance appraisal, job classific...

UNDRR As the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNDRR brings governments, partners and communities together to reduce disaster risk and losses to ensure a safer, more sustainable future. UNDRR (formerly UNISDR) is the United Nations focal point for disaster risk reduction. Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Administrative officer (NO-C), the incumbent is responsible for...

Context:Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Emergency and Post Crisis Specialist, and the technical oversight of the Global WASH Coordinator, the Senior Regional WASH Programme Manager will be responsible for the successful implementation and overall management of the Horn of Africa initiative to enhance, p...

JOB DESCRIPTIONThis is an exciting opportunity to support national governments, regional organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance their capacity to prevent, reduce and address disaster displacement. You will also have an opportunity to ensure that IDMC continues engaging in the region, and more visibility to disaster displacement and promote tools and policy instruments to better avert, m...

Job Description Context: Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Emergency and Post Crisis Specialist, and the technical oversight of the Global WASH Coordinator, the Senior Regional WASH Programme Manager will be responsible for the successful implementation and overall management of the Horn of Africa initiat...

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sect...

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. Context: Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Emergency and Post Crisis Specialist, and the technical oversight of the Global...

Context:The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency. With 174 member states, it is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. Established in 1951 and now active in over 400 field locations worldwide, IOM works with partners, government and civil society to:Assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration a...