Emergency Preparedness and Response Advisor
World Health Organization
Panama City, Panama
Salary: $88,200
Closing Date: November 26, 2009
This position develops disaster management plans emphasizing response and rehabilitation, coordinates health activities following disasters, and provides disaster policy and technical advice. A master’s degree in disaster-prevention-related field and nine years of international experience in public health, social services, community organization, or planning are required. Three years of experience should be directly related to reducing the impacts of disaster on vulnerable populations.
Director
University of Delaware Disaster Research Center
Newark, Delaware
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position manages center operations, seeks external research support, and coordinates the interdisciplinary disaster graduate program. The director also has the option to teach disaster-related courses. A commitment to collaborative work in academia and the community, an interdisciplinary perspective, an exemplary record of disaster scholarship, and administrative and grants management experience are required.
Disaster Management Delegate
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Suva, Fiji
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: November 12, 2009
This position supports earthquake and tsunami disaster management operations in Samoa, assists in identifying and implementing projects throughout the Pacific, facilitates disaster management training, and provides operational support during response. A bachelor’s degree in disaster management or a related field, five years of international disaster experience, and three years experience with the Red Cross/Red Crescent are required.
Emergency Management Faculty Member
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position advises students and teaches emergency management and other courses. A master’s degree in emergency management or a related field and field experience are required.
Mitigation Specialist
IEM
Raleigh, North Carolina
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position develops Federal Emergency Management Agency mitigation grant applications and trains and assists local governments in mitigation program management. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in emergency management or a related field, two years experience managing federal grants, and experience administering hazard mitigation grant programs are required.
Disaster Reporting Media Consultant
United Nations Development Program
Islamabad, Pakistan
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: November 10, 2009
This position will review existing literature and outline a guidebook on disaster reporting, write the first draft, and identify key experts to review the book. The final draft will be completed in Urdu and accompanied by a three-day training course facilitated by the consultant. A master’s degree in mass communication or journalism is required.