Disaster Preparedness & Response Coordinator

World Vision

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Disaster preparedness plans
Disaster risk reduction
Climate change adaptation
World Vision focuses on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life, working in nearly 100 countries

Job Summary

  • World Vision focuses on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life, working in nearly 100 countries.
  • Key responsibilities include revising HEA Strategic Documents, developing preparedness plans, and supporting community-based disaster risk management activities.
  • The role involves networking, advocacy, capacity building of staff and partners, and coordinating humanitarian response in times of emergency.

Matching Summary

World Vision focuses on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life, working in nearly 100 countries.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Disaster Preparedness Plans
  • Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Community-based Disaster Risk Management
  • Humanitarian Response Coordination
  • Early Warning Systems

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Flexible worldview
  • Emotional maturity
  • Physical stamina
  • Partnership principles
  • Do No Harm principles

Key Requirements

  • University degree/Diploma in Disaster Management, Environmental Science
  • Minimum three years' experience
  • Experience in international NGO environment
  • Knowledge of SPHERE standards
  • Adherence to submission dates
  • Knowledge of procurement and financial systems
  • Knowledge of project management
  • Knowledge of donor regulations

Work Rights

Not specified

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