International relief and resilience specialist

DATORE: EnCompass LLC - LUOGO: United States of America - SCADENZA BANDO:7 Nov 2014


EnCompass LLC is seeking an International Relief and Resiliency (R&R) Specialist to provide subject matter expertise for an assessment of a portfolio of grants which support community-based disaster risk reduction projects in disaster prone regions worldwide. The R&R Specialist will be an integrated member of a small assessment team and contribute his/her expertise in and experiences designing, implementing and/or evaluating programs addressing community-based disaster risk reduction, community resilience and emergency relief, and climate change adaptation. The R&R Specialist will inform team members on the most current research, evaluation approaches, and learning activities of the international relief and resilience community. The R&R Specialist may also facilitate learning sessions engaging grantees and donors working in international community-based disaster risk reduction. This is a short-term, consultancy position. Work is anticipated to take place between January and June 2015. No international travel is anticipated.

Qualifications:



• Master’s degree in relevant subject area, such as in international development, humanitarian assistance and relief, economics, public policy or other relevant fields
• Minimum of 5 years experience and demonstrated subject matter expertise in international relief, resilience, community based disaster risk reduction, vulnerable populations, and climate change adaptation
• Current knowledge of the international relief and resilience community
• Excellent written and oral communication and outstanding interpersonal skills
• Experience providing technical assistance to grantees and working with and presenting to foundations and donors desired
• Regional experience in Africa, Asia and/or Latin America desired
• Fluency in English required

EnCompass LLC is an international consulting firm based in the Washington, D.C. area that is dedicated to enhancing the capacity and impact of governments, multilateral agencies, non-profit organizations, and corporations around the world through customized services in three core areas: Technical Assistance and Evaluation, Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness, and Training and Development. Our areas of technical expertise include: youth, gender, education, democracy and governance, global health, and HIV and AIDS. For more information, please visit www.encompassworld.com.



How to apply
Candidates interested in this consultancy should send a brief cover letter and CV to: agherardi@encompassworld.com


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