DRRM Lead for Women’s Climate-Resilient Agri-Entrepreneurs

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

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.