Disaster risk reduction officer (Philippines)

Help establish a resource centre that will enable academics, community members, government and the agriculture sector to better understand and plan for natural disasters and climate change.

Aklan State University aims to establish a regional resource centre focussed on disaster management. The centre will build knowledge about disasters, foster a culture of prevention, and assist the agricultural sector to adapt to climate change.

The centre will offer both formal and non-formal education in disaster management, focussing on university staff members as well as government, student and community stakeholders.

The university is seeking an Australian Volunteer to help develop a strategic plan for the centre. The volunteer will also support the development of a disaster risk reduction curriculum.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in strategic planning
• Experience in community mobilisation on disaster management or climate change
• Qualifications in disaster management, community development or related field
• Self awareness, cultural sensitivity, flexibility and adaptability, resilience