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Displaying 90 of about 4330 resultsThe ACT Climate Policy and Advocacy Officer on climate change seeks to increase the capacity of the ACT Alliance on climate change and disaster risk reduction. Focusing both on programmatic and advocacy-related work the officer promotes good practice and innovative joint ACT member actions.
About ACT Alliance
ACT is an alliance of over 110 churches…
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…
Global trends in climate change, urbanisation and others mean that fewer people have access to the water they need for domestic and productive purposes. Oxfam’s programmes support people living in poverty to adapt to the changes taking place around them by securing the long-term water supplies that will underpin their lives and livelihoods. You’ll be th…
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With finance provided through the Climate Change Adaptation Least Developed Countries’ Fund window (LDCF), the GEF has approved a project for Liberia titled “Enhancing resilience to climate change impacts in coastal Liberia”. The project seeks to increase resilience and enhance adaptive capacity to address the additional risks posed by clim…
Job # 102216
Background / General description
This is a country office position in Bangladesh subject to local recruitment under the Bangladesh compensation plan. The World Bank offers a locally competitive package and is committed to attract and maintain a diverse and dedicated workforce. Equally qualified women and members of disadvantaged groups…
Background
The incumbent works under the supervision of the UNRC/UNDPRR, and the technical supervision of the Senior Advisor (Programmes), DRU Geneva and the ECIS Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Advisor, Regional Office for Europe and CIS Almaty.
The incumbent is expected to comply with all policy directives and may be required to interpret guidelines…
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The Norwegian Refugee Council’s (NRC) Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) is the leading global monitor and an important advocate of the rights of internally displaced people (IDPs). IDMC is looking for a senior advisor, natural disasters to report to the head of IDMC.
IDMC’s online database provides comprehensive i…
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Oxfam America is committed to creating lasting solutions to hunger, poverty and social injustice through long-term ties with poor communities around the world, and seeks to engage public sector and private industry leaders to commit to high standards for the protection of rights in the public and private spheres in accordance with our strate…
The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is a non-profit organization supporting the advancement of safer communities and sustainable development, through implementing programs and projects that reduce the impact of disasters upon countries and communities in Asia and the Pacific.
The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), established in 1986,…
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Bangladesh is a country that has been intrinsically associated with natural disaster vulnerability. Bangladesh’s geographical vulnerability lies in the fact that it is an exceedingly flat, low-lying, alluvial plain covered by over 230 rivers and rivulets with approximately 580 kilometres of exposed coastline along the Bay of Bengal. In additi…
The Governments of the Philippines and Australia will be implementing a three-year natural hazard and risk assesment project in Greater Metro Manila Area. The project will be based on strong and collaborative partnership between Australian and Philippine technical agencies.
To manage the implementation of the project, AusAID is seeking a Project Coordi…
Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's multicultural staff come from over 50 member countries. ADB offers an internationally competitive salary paid in US dollars. Salaries and benefits are generally free of tax except for citizens of some countries, primarily the USA and the Philippines, whose incomes are taxed by their res…
Background and context
A 3-year UNDP technical assistance project (until December 2011) entitled: “Strengthening institutional capacity for Disaster Risk Management in Viet Nam, including climate change- related disasters” was approved in November 2008 by the Government of Viet Nam. This project, supported by US$4.25 million funded by UNDP and other re…
Purpose of position
In January 2011, Vietnam Red Cross (VNRC) has adopted a new ten year development strategy (Strategy 2020) and a five year operation plan to support it (Plan 2015). The development strategy identifies "four core areas for operation" and "three priorities towards the organizational development of the Society".
The four core areas ar…
Purpose of position
The regional disaster risk management delegate, in cooperation with other zone team members, has the responsibility:
1. To develop, consolidate, expand and update disaster risk management NS programmes and activities especially with local communities improving their impact through an integrated approach process of consultation, ana…