Disaster Risk Management Specialist

Overview

Provide technical, operational, and corporate support for disaster risk analytics and broader disaster risk management activities and programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and contribute to development of knowledge products related to disaster risk management analytics and policies.
• Coordinate the development and management of disaster risk assessments (hazards, exposure, vulnerabilities).
• Participate in developing tools and databases to better understand and track various aspects of the exposure of the built environment to natural hazards.
• Lead technical engagements support clients and Regional Task Teams in the identification, assessment, implementation and monitoring of Disaster Risk Management solutions.
• Lead the Disaster risk analytics engagement with the integration of geospatial tools/services across the KIUSD’s technical thematic areas.
• Lead/initiate/participate in training and capacity building in the implementation and procurement of risk reduction and preparedness technical activities.
• Discuss and define with the task teams the technical requirements for activities in Disaster Risk Management Technical Assistance.
• Lead/initiate/participate in partnerships with firms, consultants, external institutions, and internal World Bank teams for the co-development of new products.
• Develop analytical products related to Building Regulations for Resilience.
• Lead/initiate/participate in support to clients and Task Teams globally in the identification, assessment, implementation and monitoring of Disaster Risk Management solutions.
• Facilitate coordination with related programs within the Infrastructure Vice-Presidential Unit and the World Bank in general.
• Carry out other tasks relevant to support the overall objective of the position.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of increasing responsibility in disaster risk assessments and disaster risk reduction with a focus on cutting edge risk analytics;
• Experience in international development and disaster risk management
• Track record of participation in policy discussion in relation to safe buildings and infrastructure
• Experience collaborating with government agencies, international organizations, and community leaders.

Qualifications

A Master or PhD degree in Engineering, particularly in structural engineering or relevant technical field;

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