Senior Health Advisor
Save the Children
Home-based, with deployment to assigned countries
Salary: $46,602
Closing Date: November 8, 2009
This position provides humanitarian response to emergencies and natural disasters. Fluency in English, the ability to cope with stressful situations, and a background in child protection, logistics, nutrition, health, food security, program management, or related expertise are required.
Local Governance and Climate Change Specialist
United Nations Capital Development Fund
Multiple locations
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: October 30, 2009
This position assesses local and national climate change adaptation capacity, provides technical support for UN Capital Development Fund programs, and develops local governance and climate change adaptation guides. A PhD in architecture, environmental management, social science, or a related field, 10 years experience in environmental and disaster risk reduction, and experience in local capacity development are required.
Geospatial Project Manager
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: December 1, 2009
This position assesses natural and technological hazards and develops predisaster mitigation plans. A PhD, or master’s degree plus 3 years of GIS experience emphasizing geospatial science, hazard modeling, or mitigation, are required.
Technological Hazards Program Specialist, GS-5
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary: $32,769 to $42,601
Closing Date: October 23, 2009
This position reviews state and local plans, prepares data for senior specialists, tracks the status of state and local preparedness programs, coordinates drills and exercises, and prepares exercise reports and findings. One year of experience at GS-4 or above is required.
Sea Level Rise and Climate Variability Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: November 10, 2009
This position investigates ocean warming and sea level rise and provides improved estimates of the uncertainty of historical sea level records. A PhD in oceanography or remote sensing and a strong background in data analysis are required.
Deputy for Planning and Preparedness
Multnomah County Emergency Management
Portland, Oregon
Salary: $57,511 to $88,778
Closing Date: November 3, 2009
This position develops countywide emergency preparedness plans, coordinates related programs, evaluates disaster response capabilities and vulnerability, and analyzes disaster preparedness operations and response and recovery trends. A bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field and five years management experience, including two in emergency management, are required.