Resilience Initiative Managing Director
The Rockefeller Foundation
New York, New York
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will lead the foundation’s new disaster resilience initiatives, including managing the $6 million Development Sustainable Employment in a Green U.S. Economy (SEGUE). Responsibilities include defining resilience indicators and measures of success, representing the foundation in diverse communities, meetings, and conferences, and working with directors of climate change initiatives to communicate the foundation's overarching goals. A master’s degree in environmental science or urban planning, ten years of experience in complex domestic or international planning projects, and excellent leadership and innovation abilities are required.
Principal Research Scientist – Security, Energy, and Environment
University of Chicago National Opinion Research Center
Bethesda, Maryland
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will support research projects in security, energy, and environmental policy, including those on disaster preparedness and response, land use issues, and climate change mitigation. Responsibilities include conducting and overseeing research, delivering research findings, managing staff, and administering contracts. A master’s degree and ten years of experience in a field related to security, energy, or the environment are required. Experience with program management and quantitative analysis is preferred.
Program Specialist
National Center for Food Protection and Defense
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will improve state-level preparedness for food and agricultural disasters. Responsibilities include evaluating state vulnerability to agricultural contamination, identifying best practices in food defense, managing and analyzing data, and identifying grants in the area of food defense. Five years of education or experience in a health, food, or agricultural field is required. Computer programming experience is preferred.
Emergency Management Analyst
Wackenhut Services, Kennedy Space Center
Orlando, Florida
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will assist with the development and maintenance of emergency plans, checklists, and procedures. Responsibilities include training first responders, participating in emergency response procedures for all launches from Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center, and activating and operating the emergency operations center as needed. An associate's degree in emergency management and five years of emergency management experience are required.
Senior Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Manager
Wal-Mart Stores
Bentonville, Arkansas
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will manage Wal-Mart disaster response and recovery efforts nationwide. Responsibilities include hiring restoration and reconstruction contractors, identifying mitigation and resilience opportunities, and conducting cost-benefit analyses for proposed mitigation measures. A bachelor’s degree in emergency management and two years of project management experience are required.
Senior Urban Planning Advisor
UN Human Settlements Programme
Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: December 9, 2011
This position will develop the Myanmar Safer Settlements and Urban Research Program. Responsibilities include writing development guidelines, establishing an urban research and development institute for Myanmar’s Ministry of Construction, and proposing amendments to existing urban planning regulations. A graduate degree in urban planning and 15 years of experience in international planning are required.