Disaster risk reduction and resilience adviser

Background

HelpAge International helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives. HelpAge's work in over 75 countries is strengthened through its global network of like-minded organisations – the only one of its kind in the world. Recent years have seen a sharp increase in political, environmental and climate-related shocks, with often profound effects on development programmes. Addressing and reducing risk in HelpAge International has up to now been seen as integral to the remit of the World Wide Emergencies team, and significant progress has been made in developing awareness, understanding and skills in the area of disaster risk reduction.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and support HelpAge International’s strategy for DRR and resilience building, addressing preparedness for sudden onset disasters as well as the impacts of climate change and wider environmental risk issues and rolling out HelpAge policies. You will also support the design of tools for capacity building of HelpAge and its partners in (D)RR assessments, analysis, project implementation and monitoring as well as chair HelpAge’s Risk Reduction/Climate Change Working Group.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have theoretical and practical experience in the field of environmental risk and disaster risk management. Knowledge and experience of disaster and environmental risk analysis in developing countries is also essential for this role. You will also have experience of developing funding proposals related to disaster risk reduction, climate change. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.