Editor for the Emerald book series: Community environment and disaster risk management

DATORE: Emerald Group Publishing Limited (Emerald) - LUOGO: United Kingdom - SCADENZA BANDO: 1 Dec 2014



Emerald Group Publishing is looking to recruit a new Book Series Editor(s) to take over the editorship of Community Environment and Disaster Risk Management The series is a collection of thematic book volumes, presenting contemporary scholarship relating to global environment and approaches to disaster risk reduction. As people and communities are the first and the most important responders to disasters and environment-related problems, the series aims to analyse critical field-based mechanisms which link community, policy and governance systems. The series encourages articles with a focus on interdisciplinary, international and comparative standpoints on environment and disaster risk reduction. Coverage includes, but is not restricted to: Community-based natural resource management; Community-based environmental management; Community-based disaster risk management; Climate change adaptation; Urban risk reduction; Human security; Forest management; Coastal zone management; Post-disaster recovery experiences; and Corporate community interface on environment and disaster management.

12 Novembre 2014 alle 10:07 Protezione Civile » Lavoro Leggi tutto

Programme Officer, Europe, P4

DATORE: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe (UNISDR EUR) - LUOGO: Belgium (Brussels) - SCADENZA BANDO: 27 Nov 2014

Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of disaster reduction and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in socio-economic and humanitarian fields. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNISDR has over 100 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and 5 regional offices and other field presences. Specifically, UNISDR coordinates international efforts in disaster risk reduction, and guides, monitors and reports on the progress of the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action; campaigns to create global awareness of disaster risk reduction benefits and empower people to reduce their vulnerability to hazards; advocates for greater investments in disaster risk reduction to protect people's lives and assets, and for increased and informed participation of men and women in reducing disaster risk; and informs and connects people by providing practical services and tools such as PreventionWeb, publications on good practices, and by leading the preparation of the Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction and the Organisation of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction. This position is located in the UNISDR Regional Office in Brussels and the incumbent reports to the Head of Regional Office.

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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.

29 Ottobre 2014 alle 13:28 Protezione Civile » Lavoro Leggi tutto

Research fellow: Disaster risk, adaptation and resilience

DATORE: Overseas Development Institute (ODI) - LUOGO: United Kingdom (London) - SCADENZA: 17 Aug 2014

As a Research Fellow, the post-holder will be responsible for developing, fundraising, conducting and managing high-quality and innovative research, policy advice and public affairs programmes, broadly within the Institute’s overall strategy and with the aim of inspiring and informing policy. They will lead policy research and advisory projects, generally cross-country and cross-institutionally, engage with policymakers in research and advisory processes, and disseminate results.

How to apply
 

Apply through the the 'current vacancies' portal on the ODI website.

 

Additional information
http://jobs.odi.org.uk/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=20453

06 Agosto 2014 alle 11:01 Protezione Civile » Lavoro Leggi tutto

Consultant: business partnerships

DATORE: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) - LUOGO: Switzerland (Geneva) - SCADENZA BANDO: 1 Aug 2014

Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of disaster reduction and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in socio-economic and humanitarian fields. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNISDR has around 100 staff located in its HQ in Geneva, Switzerland, and 5 regional offices and other field presences. Specifically, UNISDR coordinates international efforts in disaster risk reduction, and guides, monitors and reports on the progress of the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action; campaigns to create global awareness of disaster risk reduction benefits and empower people to reduce their vulnerability to hazards; advocates for greater investments in disaster risk reduction to protect people's lives and assets, and for increased and informed participation of men and women in reducing disaster risk; and informs and connects people by providing practical services and tools such as Prevention Web, publications on good practices, and by leading the preparation of the Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction and the organisation of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction.

30 Luglio 2014 alle 10:58 Protezione Civile » Lavoro Leggi tutto

Programme officer - Adaptation and resilience

DATORE: Overseas Development Institute (ODI) - LUOGO: United Kingdom (London) - SCADENZA BANDO: 23 Jul 2014

ODI (www.odi.org.uk) aims to inspire and inform policy and practice to reduce poverty by locking together high-quality applied research and practical policy advice.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to support ODI’s Climate and Environment programme (CEP). The Programme Officer will provide administrative and financial project management support to research staff at every stage – from proposals to completion – on a wide range of projects. As well as providing general support, the successful candidate will facilitate information flows both internally and externally.

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Public information officer, GPSO, HR service centre, Geneva, P4

DATORE: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR); United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) - LUOGO: Switzerland (Geneva) - SCADENZA BANDO: 22 May 2014


UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

14 Maggio 2014 alle 10:03 Protezione Civile » Lavoro Leggi tutto

Chef de projet DRR: Représentant Pirac

DATORE: French Red Cross (CRF) - LUOGO: La délégation régionale Caraïbes – PIRAC - SCADENZA: 18 May 2014





La délégation régionale Caraïbe de la croix-rouge française est basée en Guadeloupe. Elle est chargée de la gestion de plusieurs projets mis en œuvre par la Croix-Rouge Française en partenariat avec les Sociétés Nationales Croix-Rouge dans la zone caraïbe. Ces projets répondent aux besoins identifiés dans les domaines de la préparation de catastrophes, la construction, l’eau et la santé. Elle porte aussi un appui opérationnel et une assistance technique aux délégations départementales et territoriales de la Croix-Rouge Française dans la Caraïbe (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyane, St Martin) en termes de réduction des risques et de préparation aux catastrophes.

07 Maggio 2014 alle 10:01 Protezione Civile » Lavoro Leggi tutto
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