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Expert in Climate and Disaster Risk Management

  • November 27, 2023
  • Posted by: humanitarianweb
  • Category: Humanitarian Jobs
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Organization: Swiss Red Cross
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The unit of Policy & Advisory is increasing its resources in the thematic priority of Disasters, Climate and Crises and is looking for an Expert in Climate and Disaster Risk Management (60 – 80 %)

beginning 1 April 2024 for a 2-year fixed-term contract.

What you will be doing

  • Provide advisory services to the SRC team and Sister National Societies with technical expertise in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and environmental sustainability
  • Provide quality assurance support in project cycle management, in accordance with SRC and IFRC standards
  • Promote innovative approaches and contribute to conceptual development in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and environmental sustainability
  • Upon qualification and in close consultation with the present expert: collaborate and engage with the relevant platforms and working groups of the IFRC, the Swiss NGO DRR Platform and the SDC Disaster and Climate Networks.

Your profile

  • Master’s degree, preferably in earth sciences (e.g., geography, environmental studies)
  • Minimum 5 years working experience in the humanitarian or development sector, in the required thematic topics
  • Working experience with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an asset
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of the project cycle management in international cooperation
  • Proven skills and experience in providing advisory services to country operations
  • Very good communication, intercultural and social skills
  • Team player and used to working independently
  • Excellent language skills in English, as well as either German or French (min. B2). Spanish and any other language is an asset.

What you can expect

  • Interesting work with opportunities for creative freedom
  • Work with a sense of purpose
  • Team spirit and respectful atmosphere, in which diversity and equal opportunity are not just words

How to apply

Apply now

We look forward to receiving your complete online application (motivation letter, CV, diplomas, employment certificates), for the attention of Ms Gusuma Luder.

For further information about the position, please contact Ms Jutta Engelhardt at +41 58 400 46 14.

https://www.redcross.ch/en/working-at-the-src-worthwhile-and-challenging/vacancies/expert-in-climate-and-disaster-risk-management



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