Consultancy : Eco-Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Specialist

What you need:

Required Qualifications:

• Masters’ degree in natural resource management, conservation, disaster risk management, landscape or regional planning.
• 3 to 5 years experiences managing environmental issues related to disaster response and/or risk reduction - working with local organizations, local and national authorities and entities, particularly disaster management agencies.
• Positive experience in training and capacity building activities, as well as in project management
• Relevant knowledge of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in Madagascar,
• Knowledge of the Red Cross Movement, UN System, and NGO humanitarian community - environmental aspects of issues in emergency, post-disaster and transitional settings - current better practices, technical guidelines, and standards related to the to the environmental aspects of disaster response a plus
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, fluency in Malagasy, French and English languages ;
• Excellent computer knowledge (word-processing, spread sheet, e-mail…);

Required Skills and Competencies

• Ability to effectively prioritize and produce high-quality work under time constraints.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Background in community-based engagement is preferred.
• Readily available for travel.
• Cultural and Gender sensitivity.
• Sharing WWF’s values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration

How to apply?