Disaster Preparedness & Response Coordinator

Wahanavisi

Papua New Guinea
Not specified
Disaster risk reduction
Climate change adaptation
Community-based disaster risk management
Wahanavisi is seeking a Disaster Preparedness & Response Coordinator to enhance disaster management efforts in Papua New Guinea. The ideal candidate should have a background in disaster management or environmental science, along with experience in international NGOs and emergency response

Job Summary

  • Our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life, inspired by our Christian faith.
  • Key responsibilities include revising and updating HEA Strategy, developing preparedness plans, conducting DRR/CCA/resilience training, and supporting community-based disaster risk management activities.
  • A competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunity will be offered commensurate with relevant experience, knowledge, and qualifications.

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Wahanavisi is seeking a Disaster Preparedness & Response Coordinator to enhance disaster management efforts in Papua New Guinea. The ideal candidate should have a background in disaster management or environmental science, along with experience in international NGOs and emergency response.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Community-based disaster risk management
  • Emergency response supplier database
  • Humanitarian response coordination
  • Partnership and Do No Harm principles
  • SPHERE standards

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Flexible worldview
  • Emotional maturity
  • Physical stamina
  • Effective communication skills

Key Requirements

  • University degree/Diploma in Disaster Management, Environmental Science
  • Minimum three years' experience
  • Extensive knowledge in emergency response, conflict, natural disasters, Disaster Preparedness/Risk Reduction
  • Technical knowledge in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, preparedness
  • Experience in management
  • Training and capacity building experience preferred
  • Strong report writing skills
  • Good knowledge of procurement and financial systems
  • Strong knowledge of project management, accounting practices, donor regulations

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