Public Education Advisor
Joint Centre for Disaster Research
Wellington, New Zealand
Salary: $51,367 to $73,027
Closing Date: April 16, 2010
This position coordinates research activities between and with emergency management and research personnel, advises personnel of development opportunities, promotes resilience-building activities, and contributes to "research to practice" initiatives. A master’s degree in education, emergency management, or related field and the ability to maintain relationships with external agencies while managing multiple tasks are required.
Associate Director
Association of State Floodplain Managers
Madison, Wisconsin
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing Date: June 1, 2010
This position assists the executive director in managing organization activities and finances, developing positions on national policy, and building relationships with Congress, agencies, and other organizations. A bachelor’s degree, ten years in a management position, experience in floodplain management disciplines, and successful project development and completion are required.
Research Associate
University of Ulster
Coleraine, Ireland
Salary: $38,194 to $41,735
Closing Date: April 19, 2010
This position conducts research on coastal adaptation to climate change, communicates results to stakeholders, develops Web-based adaptation resources, and contributes to publications. A degree in geography, environmental science, or a related field, relevant postgraduate research experience in climate change adaptation and science, and knowledge of environmental decision making, public participation, and integrated coastal zone management are required.
Head of Organizational Development
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Various Locations, United Kingdom
Salary: $46,428 to $59,774
Closing Date: April 18, 2010
This position secures and manages institutional funding to support emergency response and humanitarian programs, assists in building long-term capacity, develops evaluation systems that demonstrate the effectiveness of organizational development activities, identifies learning needs, and commissions external consultants to address those needs. A master’s degree or relevant experience, ability to identify and design organizational development interventions, and knowledge of evaluation processes are required.
Emergency Education Program Manager
Concern Worldwide
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: April 15, 2010
This position supports the education coordinator in developing the emergency education program, manages various aspects of the program, assists in managing and training staff, and represents the organization at education cluster meetings to ensure the organization's work is linked to the broader national emergency and transition response. Fluency in French and Creole, working knowledge of English, and experience in implementing education or children's rights programs, working in emergency situations, and program evaluation are required.