Urban Resilience Project Support Specialist | UNDDR

Job Fields and Important Details

FieldsDescription
PositionUrban Resilience Project Support Specialist
OrganisationUrban Resilience Project Support Specialist | United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
CountryBelgium
CityBrussels
No of VacanciesN/A
Project NameN/A
Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Environmental Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or related fields
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, climate change adaptation, sustainable development, disaster risk reduction, or urban planning
• Familiarity with UNDRR’s Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities and Disaster Risk Reduction experience in Southeastern Europe is desirable
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of Serbian, Slovene, Croatian, or Bulgarian is desirable

Experience5+ years in disaster risk reduction, urban planning, or climate change adaptation
SalaryAs per industry norms.

Organisation Details

UNDRR leads the coordination of disaster risk reduction efforts across the UN system and supports the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. This role will involve supporting cities in Southeastern Europe in their resilience planning and disaster risk reduction efforts, focusing on the implementation of MCR2030.

Job Description

The Urban Resilience Project Support Specialist will work with cities in Southeastern Europe to conduct resilience assessments and support the development of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategies. Key responsibilities include engaging cities through the MCR2030 network, supporting peer learning activities, preparing advocacy materials, and leveraging UNDRR resources to assist cities in developing resilience plans.

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