Gender Specialist
United Nations Development Programme Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery
New York, New York
Salary: Not listed
Closing Date: May 10, 2011
This position is responsible for reviewing and implementing a gender-based disaster risk reduction strategy, providing gender-sensitive advisory and technical support, and support knowledge and information sharing among gender and crisis prevention communities. A master’s degree in a social science or gender studies, five years of experience in disaster risk management, and experience with gender disaster policy development are required.
Deputy Assistant Administrator of Recovery, ES-301
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington, D.C.
Salary: $119,554 to $179,700
Closing Date: June 3, 2011
This position is responsible for overseeing FEMA Recovery Directorate operations, which includes coordination of assistance programs and delivering disaster relief. Duties include the development and management of long- and short-term recovery programs and direction of all directorate activities. Comprehensive knowledge of disaster assistance programs, legislative issues, and the equivalent of one year of experience at the GS-15 level are required.
Traditional Knowledge Science Advisor
Inuit Circumpolar Council-Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will develop a research plan for assessment of the arctic food chain in the Inuit regions of Alaska, including a focus on the effects of climate change, oil and gas development, and commercial shipping. Duties include coordinating mapping and research activities, monitoring federal and state regulations, and providing quarterly reports. A master’s degree in a field related to traditional knowledge and science, or a bachelor’s degree and five years of experience, is required. Experience with Inuit or Alaska Native nonprofits is preferred.
Head, Political Science Department
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will lead the Oklahoma State University Political Science Department, which includes the university’s Fire and Emergency Management Administration Program. Duties will include budget management, supervision of faculty and staff, and department advocacy. A PhD in political science or public administration, achievements equivalent to the rank of full professor, and a record of external funding are required.