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Displaying 30 of about 1016 resultsConcern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Job Purpose:
To provide high quality technical assistance to the various aspects of the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) e…
Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programmes and other projects in the medical and social field. The Federal Headquarters are based in Berlin, Germany.
Johanniter International Assistance is the department for development co-operation and eme…
Vacancy No: 2011-95-fld
Purpose of position:
Under the new Federation Wide Strategic Framework for Haiti 2011 - 2014, DRM programme has a new national wise strategic direction which is also in line with the recovery perspectives and plans for the EQ operation.
DRM programme has three key strategic axes:
1. Vulnerable communities have increased kn…
Following the January 12 earthquake in Haiti, the American Red Cross (ARC) is scaling up Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) efforts for building safer and more resilient communities in Haiti together with Haitian Red Cross (HRC) and other relevant stakeholders. The DRR Delegate is responsible for implementing the DRR program activities in an effective and ef…
Summary
In response to the January 12 earthquake in Haiti, the American Red Cross seeks an experienced Country Representative to develop and carry out the objectives of the American Red Cross relief, recovery and mitigation framework in Haiti. ARC staff is responsible for programming in disaster management, shelter, water and sanitation, livelihood, co…
An experienced engineer is required with proven overseas experience in the practical design and implementation of construction and shelter projects to provide expertise to Tearfund’s Disaster Management reconstruction work in Haiti.
The position will provide structural engineering advice and oversight to construction projects in the form of design, rev…
Background
Prior to the earthquake of January 2010, UNDP Haiti was working in six main areas: Rule of Law and Security, Poverty Reduction, Democratic Governance, Disaster Risk Reduction, Early Recovery and Environment and Energy.
In responses to the devastating effects of the earthquake, UNDP Haiti will now be re-directing its efforts to respond to th…
Background
The strongest earthquake in Haiti in more than 200 years, measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale, rocked the impoverished Caribbean nation on January 12, 2010 at 4.53 p.m. (local time). The earthquake led to approximately 220,000 casualties and more than 300,000 persons injured. The government has also estimated that more than 511,000 people hav…
Build Change has ongoing post-earthquake housing reconstruction programs in West Sumatra, Indonesia and Sichuan, China. So far, Build Change has improved the design and/or construction of over 6,400 houses, trained nearly 950 builders and over 1,000 technical high school students, engineers, and government officials in safe construction techniques. Buil…
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Contexte du poste
Haïti se caractérise par une fréquence particulièrement élevée et croissante de catastrophes naturelles (cyclones, inondations, séismes, glissements de terrain). Ce pays est d’autant plus sensible que se conjuguent forte précarité, petite taille et insularité. Cette zone est donc extrêmement dépendante de l’aide extérie…
Background
Prior to the earthquake of January 2010, UNDP Haiti was working in six main areas: Rule of Law and Security, Poverty Reduction, Democratic Governance, Disaster Risk Reduction, Early Recovery and Environment and Energy.
In responses to the devastating effects of the earthquake, UNDP Haiti will now be re-directing its efforts to respond to th…
Essential Functions
The OPDR Program Specialist will work collaboratively with other OPDR and CSC staff to conduct a variety of professional planning duties related to comprehensive community, regional and statewide natural hazard and emergency management planning. The OPDR Program Specialist will provide planning support to the OPDR Pre-Disaster Mitig…
Action Contre la Faim (ACF) est une association humanitaire reconnue d'utilité publique qui intervient dans une quarantaine de pays, dans les domaines de la nutrition et de la santé, de la sécurité alimentaire, de l’eau, de l’assainissement et de l’hygiène, ainsi que dans les domaines du plaidoyer et du témoignage. Structurée en réseau interna…
Description
This individual will be responsible for: 1) increasing Red Cross organizational capacity to effectively communicate with New Jersey policymakers about disaster preparedness and response needs and 2) improving state and local policymaker understanding of disaster preparedness and response issues affecting their communities.
Key Responsibilit…
Background
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the voice for the environment within the United Nations system. UNEP mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and people to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generati…