Disaster and Risk Reduction (DRR) Assistant

Good Neighbors; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Neighbors seeks a Disaster and Risk Reduction (DRR) Assistant to support programs across national and CDP areas. You will monitor hazards and help inform management about events that could lead to a disaster.

A Bachelor’s in DRM or related fields is required, with at least one year of DRRM or emergency response experience; familiarity with PAGASA/PHIVOLCS sources is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in DRRM or related fields.
• At least 1 year of DRRM, emergency response, humanitarian assistance, or community development experience.
• Familiarity with hazard monitoring and early warning information from PAGASA, PHIVOLCS, and other reliable sources.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate DRRM programs and activities at national and CDP areas; monitor hazards and inform management of events.

Skills

Hazard monitoring familiarity

Early warning information awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Social Work, Community Development, or related fields

Job description

Disaster and Risk Reduction (DRR) Assistant

Responsibilities

The DRRM Assistant will facilitate programs and activities under the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management sector to be implemented at the national and Community Development Project (CDP) areas. S/he will be primarily in-charge of hazard monitoring and keeping the management informed of hazard events especially those that could possibly lead to a disaster.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Social Work, Community Development, or related fields
• At least one (1) year of experience in DRRM, emergency response, humanitarian assistance, or community-based development work; experience in NGO settings is an advantage
• Familiarity with hazard monitoring and early warning information from PAGASA, PHIVOLCS, and other reliable sources