Director of Health Initiatives
United Methodist Committee on Relief
New York, New York
Salary: Not listed
Closing Date: June 6, 2011
This position is responsible for leading UMCOR’s global health initiatives in underdeveloped countries, including project implementation, technical health guidance, and budget management. A master’s degree in public health, fundraising skills, and five years of experience in global health, including managing a regional field-based program, are required.
Research Assistant
United Nations University
Bonn, Germany
Salary: $19,050
Closing Date: June 7, 2011
This part-time position will support the Munich Re Foundation Chair on Social Vulnerability by conducting research and literature reviews and reporting and summarizing information on climate, resilience, adaptation, mitigation, disaster risk, and other topics. A master’s in social science, economics, or environmental science; a background in social vulnerability, adaptation, or risk; and experience working in international organizations and developing countries are required.
Disaster Risk Reduction Technical Advisor
Concern Worldwide
Port au Prince, Haiti
Salary: Not listed
Closing Date: June 12, 2011
This position provides technical assistance in the areas of disaster risk reduction for Concern Worldwide’s Haiti program. Duties include mainstreaming DRR practices into the existing program; conducting DRR surveys, analyzing data, and writing reports; designing and facilitating DRR training programs; and developing a Preparedness for Effective Emergency Response (PEER) plan. A PhD in a disaster-related discipline, three years of DRR intervention experience, and the ability to speak French or Creole are required.
Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist, Tribal Liaison, GS-13
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington, D.C.
Salary: $89,033 to $115,742
Closing Date: June 13, 2011
This position will continue to build a strong relationship between FEMA and tribal communities. Duties include maintaining effective communication between FEMA and tribal representatives, conducting strategic planning and needs assessments, ensuring cultural needs are properly met, coordinating services offered to tribal stakeholders, and supporting outreach. Tribal liaison experience and at least one year of experience at the GS-12 level are required.
Socio-Economic Impact Liaison
Global Earthquake Model
Pavia, Italy
Salary: Not listed
Closing Date: Open until filled
Several openings are available for this position, which will work to develop the Global Earthquake Model’s Social and Economic Impact Module in conjunction with regional programs, GEM hazard and risk committee members, various collaborators, and software designers. An advanced degree in economics or sociology, GIS knowledge, technical documentation experience, and experience with Matlab, R Statistical, and Excel are preferred.