Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist for Latin America
hace 3 días
The Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA) is a pool of experts available to the Swiss government's Humanitarian Aid for missions abroad. As part of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), SHA brings together over 600 specialists with diverse knowledge and skills, deploying them in humanitarian crises worldwide.
Main ResponsibilitiesThis position focuses on strengthening SHA's expert group in Disaster Risk Reduction, Environment, and Climate. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to acquire international experience in humanitarian aid and development cooperation during their deployment under the supervision of an experienced SHA member at SDC's Regional Hub in Lima, Peru.
- Support the Regional Hub in designing, implementing, and monitoring Disaster Risk Reduction projects and mainstreaming Climate Change and DRR in the portfolio.
- Nurture links with Swiss expertise and DRR projects.
- Enhance policy dialogue by networking with government entities, NGOs, academic institutions, and SDC partner organizations in the region.
- Offer thematic advisory services in Disaster Risk Reduction to selected projects and offices.
- Develop, promote, and disseminate knowledge management products on best practices and lessons learned.
- Support the Hub in updating GIAR instruments and documents related to Rapid Response interventions.
- Participate in Rapid Response interventions, monitoring disasters, and contributing to emergency activities.
To be considered for this role, you must possess:
- A university degree in environmental science or equivalent qualification with experience in disaster management and prevention.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Disaster Risk Reduction, ideally with Rapid Response expertise.
- Social and personal skills: sound general knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to lead and find solutions, good physical and mental endurance, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Language proficiency: good knowledge of at least two national languages and passive knowledge of a third; good English skills and ideally good Spanish skills.
- Availability for regular travel in the region, including Rapid Response assignments.
The SDC's Regional Hub Lima is part of the Swiss Embassy in Lima, Peru, representing Switzerland's interests in politics, economy, finance, law, science, education, and culture. In addition to diplomatic tasks, the Embassy manages bilateral and regional cooperation programs.
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