Technical Director for Disaster Risk Reduction and Response
ACDI/VOCA
Washington, D.C.
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position oversees community-based disaster risk reduction strategies and helps transition communities from emergency assistance to development. The technical director is the headquarters contact during emergencies and supports emergency efforts in the field. A master’s degree, seven years disaster risk reduction or response experience, and experience leading complex emergency or disaster response are required.
Emergency Management Specialist
Orange County Office of Emergency Management
Orange County, Florida
Salary: $37,774 to $57,138
Closing Date: September 11, 2010
This position manages public information and outreach programs for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery and administers all emergency management training and disaster preparedness exercises. A bachelor’s degree in communications, public administration, or a related field and four years experience in emergency management, public information, education, or training are required.
International Program Coordinator
Practical Action
Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Salary: $52,304 to $56,191
Closing Date: September 12, 2010
This position coordinates a vulnerability reduction program that strengthens the ability of communities to cope with environmental degradation and disaster risk. A previous position in sustainability, farming, natural resource management, or vulnerability and risk assessment; as well as experience in international development, project management, and communication; are required.
Haiti Emergency Director
Save the Children
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: September 30, 2010
This position manages Save the Children’s Haitian emergency planning, preparedness, and response; develops early warning and contingency plans; and oversees emergency staff deployment. A master’s degree, seven years of emergency humanitarian experience, and experience in project, grant, and security management are required.
Disaster Team System Manager
Plan International
Woking, United Kingdom
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: September 30, 2010
This position manages budgets, fundraising, training programs, and information on disaster risk management activities. Experience with humanitarian programs, international NGOs, or the United Nations and financial reporting and budget experience are required.
Disaster Response Project Manager
Habitat for Humanity International
San Jose, Costa Rica
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: October 11, 2010
This position implements Habitat for Humanity disaster response, manages field projects, develops response policies, and pursues funding opportunities. English and Spanish fluency, experience developing disaster preparedness programs, and five years work experience facilitating prevention, mitigation, and response are required.