Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Specialist

Développement international Desjardins (DID); Cagayan de Oro; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Développement international Desjardins (DID) invites applications for a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Specialist based in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, to strengthen the resilience of women agri-entrepreneurs through a multi-pillar program with Landscape Alliance.

The role requires leading pillar 3, coordinating with LGUs and DRRM structures, and integrating gender equality into DRRM planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Disaster Risk Reduction Management, Environmental Planning and Management, Climate Change, Geography, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in DRRM.
• Demonstrated experience implementing community-based DRRM programs.
• Experience working with LGUs.
• Experience with donor-funded projects (GAC, WB, ADB, USAID, or similar).
• Experience integrating gender equality into DRRM programming.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and quality assurance of all DRRM-related activities under pillar 3.
• Develop and oversee annual DRRM workplans and implementation strategies.
• Ensure activities align with Philippine DRRM strategy: Prevention and Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Rehabilitation and Recovery.
• Provide technical guidance on integrating DRRM into community resilience programming.
• Strengthen Municipal and Barangay DRRM Councils and update Local DRRM Plans.
• Coordinate with LGUs, DRRM councils, and regional agencies; integrate DRRM with agriculture value chains and landscape management.
• Improve community readiness for climate-related hazards and strengthen community-based disaster preparedness systems.
• Prepare quarterly, semi-annual, and annual technical reports and work plans; ensure evidence-based implementation.

Skills

DRRM

Analytical skills

Facilitation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in DRRM or related field

Tools

GIS

Office suite

Job description

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Specialist (Application Deadline Extended

Desjardins International Development (DID) is seeking a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Specialist based in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, for the implementation of a project aimed at strengthening the socio-climatic resilience of women agri-entrepreneurs in the region of Northern Mindanao, who are particularly exposed to natural hazards. The project is being implemented in collaboration with Landscape Alliance and will focus on the coffee and cacao value chains in the provinces of Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental.

The project is structured around three complementary pillars: (1) promoting the adoption of gender-sensitive, climate-resilient and disaster risk reducing land-use solutions, including sustainable agroforestry and landscape management approaches; (2) strengthening the economic resilience of women agri-entrepreneurs through improved business capacities, market access, and financial inclusion; and (3) enhancing the Value-chains driven and gender responsiveness of local communities and institutions through more inclusive and effective disaster risk reduction and management systems.

Reporting to the Project Director The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Specialist will lead the pillar 3 of the project, strengthening the capacity of local communities, institutions, and women agri-entrepreneurs to anticipate, prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from climate-related disasters by working directly with target LGUs, Barangay Development Councils and BDRRM Committees, the MDRRM Councils and MDRRMOs, the PDRRM Councils and PDRRMOs, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and regional DRRM structures, while fostering innovation through partnerships with universities in Northern Mindanao. The DRRM Specialist will provide strategic and technical leadership to ensure that DRRM is fully integrated into local governance, agricultural resilience, business development, and community planning and resource allocation that support women leadership in disaster risks reduction and climate adaptation in cacao-based and coffee-based Agroforestry farming system. Working closely with LGUs, and DRRM structures from barangay to regional level, OCD, universities, cooperatives, and civil society organizations, the Specialist will ensure alignment with the Philippine DRRM Act (RA 10121), the National DRRM Framework, and the Sendai Framework for DRR.

The DRRM Specialist will also support cross-cutting integration with pillar 1 supporting sustainable landscape management and Nature based solutions and pillar 2 providing technical inputs to business development activities by integrating disaster risks reduction into entrepreneurship training, financial literacy sessions, business continuity planning, and resilience financing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership for pillar 3

• Lead the design, implementation, and quality assurance of all DRRM-related activities under pillar 3.
• Develop and oversee annual DRRM workplans and implementation strategies.
• Ensure activities contribute to the Philippine DRRM strategy: Prevention and Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Rehabilitation and Recovery
• Provide technical guidance on integrating DRRM into community resilience programming.
• Ensure alignment with local development priorities and Regional DRRM strategies.

2. Strengthen Local DRRM Governance

• Support institutional capacity building of LGUs and community structures.
• Strengthen Municipal and Barangay DRRM Councils.
• Support participatory development and updating of Local DRRM Plans.
• Work with the GESI Specialist and relevant agencies (e.g., Philippine Commission on Women) to integrate GESI considerations into DRRM planning.
• Facilitate coordination between municipalities, barangays, provincial authorities, and regional agencies.
• Support institutionalization of DRRM budgeting and implementation mechanisms that promote women leadership and sustainable landscape management in the coffee-based and cacao-based value chain.

3. Community Preparedness and Early Warning Systems

• Improve community readiness for climate-related hazards.
• Strengthen community-based disaster preparedness systems.
• Support development of contingency and emergency response plans.
• Promote community risk mapping and hazard awareness.

4. Partnership and Coordination

• Build strong collaboration across project stakeholders: OCD, DRRMC regional structures, Provincial and Municipal LGUs, DA Region X, Universities (CMU, USTP Claveria, MSU-Naawan), Women's organizations, Indigenous Peoples organizations.
• Represent the project in the provincial-level Technical Committees and DRRM forums.

5. Monitoring, Learning and Knowledge Management

• Prepare quarterly, semi-annual, and annual technical reports and work plans in collaboration with the other project team members.
• Ensure evidence-based implementation.
• Work with the GESI Specialist in developing technical guidelines to integrate GESI in DRRM
• Document lessons learned and good practices, knowledge products documenting innovative practices and case studies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Disaster Risk Reduction Management, Environmental Planning and Management, Climate Change, Geography, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in DRRM.
• Demonstrated experience implementing community-based DRRM programs.
• Experience working with LGUs.
• Strong knowledge of: Republic Act 10121, National DRRM Framework, Sendai Framework, Climate and Disaster Risks Assessment, Early Warning Systems, Community-based DRRM, Nature-based Solutions, Contingency Planning, Emergency Preparedness, Risk Governance
• Experience working on donor-funded projects (GAC, WB, ADB, USAID, or similar): reporting requirements and donor compliance requirements including meeting deadlines.
• Experience integrating gender equality into DRRM programming.
• Experience using GIS or participatory mapping tools is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience integrating DRR-CCA measures in agricultural value chain is a plus.
• Be good at interpersonal communication. Good influencing skills.
• Very good analytical skills and ability to synthesize information and produce quality reports.
• Demonstrate professional rigour, great autonomy, attention to detail and meticulousness.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Good knowledge of the Office suite (Word, Excel and Power Point) and web tools.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, is required. Conversant in local language (Bisaya) is an asset.
• Prior experience working in the region is highly preferred
• Experience and technical expertise in one or more of the following areas is considered a strong asset: disaster risks reduction and climate change adaptation, agricultural value chains and agroforestry.

Employment conditions

• Fixed-term contract of 24 months, with the possibility of renewal based on performance;
• Tentative start date (flexible): beginning of October 2026;
• Full-time, office-based position located in CDO.
• Reports to the Project Director;
• This position is intended for residents of the Philippines. The provisions of the Philippine Labor Code will apply.

Submit CV & Cover Letter by email to: [e-mail]

Deadline: 09 October 2026,

Email Subject Line: Application – DRRM specialist – [First Name Last Name]

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About DID

For more than 50 years, Développement international Desjardins (DID) has been strengthening the economic autonomy of disadvantaged populations living in developing and emerging countries by promoting their financial inclusion and financial education. DID works to create sustainable economic opportunities for these populations while increasing their capacity to take action.

About Landscape Alliance

Landscape Alliance (formerly CIFOR-ICRAF) is a key strategic partner of DID and plays a central role in promoting sustainable and inclusive development across agricultural landscapes. By fostering collaboration among communities, producer organizations, private sector actors, research institutions, and public stakeholders, the Alliance supports innovative approaches that strengthen climate resilience, improve livelihoods, and encourage sustainable land use practices. Through this project, the Alliance will work closely with DID and local partners to support implementation, learning, evidence generation, and the achievement of project outcomes.