Community Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction Director
World Vision
Location Negotiable
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: March 17, 2009
This position leads development of community resilience and disaster risk reduction strategies and frameworks with the goal of integrating them into World Vision projects. Substantial experience in development, disaster management in vulnerable communities, and senior-level networking are required.
Regional Technical Specialist
United Nations Development Programme
Pretoria, South Africa
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: March 20, 2009
This position provides technical policy, programming, and implementation support and oversight—including knowledge and capacity development services—to UNDP country offices. A master’s degree in environmental sciences, economics, engineering or finance and seven years of professional experience in climate change mitigation and development are required.
Natural Hazards Manager
Select Technical
Dunedin, New Zealand
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing Date: March 31, 2009
This position investigates, manages, and reports on natural hazards and contributes to policy development and strategic direction. Significant experience within environmental science, including an understanding of natural hazards and resource management issues, and experience in project and contract management are required.
Youth Service Coordinator
American Red Cross
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: March 31, 2009
This position leads an emergency preparedness after-school program at Philadelphia public high schools. Job duties included making presentations on fire prevention, water safety, making disaster plans, and basic first aid.. A bachelor’s degree and two or more years of related experience are required. Work with urban youth, public schools, youth development, or community service is preferred.
Project Director
American Red Cross
Princeton, New Jersey
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: March 13, 2009
This position is responsible for increasing Red Cross communication with New Jersey policymakers about disaster preparedness and response needs, as well as improving state and local understanding of disaster preparedness and response issues. A college degree or equivalent work-related experience and extensive experience in New Jersey government and politics are required.
Deputy Special Advisor for Orphans and Vulnerable Children
USAID
Washington, D.C.
Salary: $120,830 to $153,200
Closing Date: March 27, 2009
This position provides technical direction on child and family welfare and child protection. An advanced degree in social work, child development, law, or a related field and 10 years experience related to the provision of assistance to vulnerable children in developing countries are required.
Program Specialist, GS-9/11
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Winchester, Virginia
Salary: $50,408 to $79,280
Closing Date: March 16, 2009
This position is responsible for Individual Assistance program eligibility determinations, record collection, analyzing disaster registration information, and referral of services. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-8.
Professor of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Savannah State University
Savannah, Georgia
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position conducts research and teaches constitutional, administrative, and international law; American judicial process; and civil rights and liberties. A PhD or a master’s plus professional experience, and research interests in emergency management, homeland security, and law are required.