Disaster Resilience Lead – Venezuela

Danish Refugee Council; Maracaibo; Hybrid; VES 13,216,000 - 22,026,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HCM insurance fully covered by the org

Job summary

The Disaster Preparedness Coordinator in Caracas leads DRC Venezuela's strategy for disaster risk reduction, anticipatory action, and resilience, coordinating with government and partners to strengthen local capacities.

Based in the capital, the role requires a senior humanitarian professional with experience in DRR, program design, and donor proposals, and fluency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Disaster Risk Reduction & Management or related field.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Minimum 5 years in humanitarian sector with DRR experience.
• Strong coordination and donor/proposal development skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for DRR/DP/DM across organizational, government and community levels.
• Lead design and implementation of anticipatory action projects and tools.
• Coordinate with partners and authorities to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience.
• Prepare concepts and contribute to project proposals related to preparedness.
• Line-manage DP Team Leaders and ensure integrated programming.

Skills

Disaster Risk Reduction

Stakeholder Coordination

Team Leadership

Project Management

Education

Advanced degree in Disaster Risk Reduction & Management

Advanced degree in social sciences / international development

Advanced degree in Project Management

Job description

The Disaster Preparedness Coordinator in Caracas leads DRC Venezuela's strategy for disaster risk reduction, anticipatory action, and resilience, coordinating with government and partners to strengthen local capacities.

Based in the capital, the role requires a senior humanitarian professional with experience in DRR, program design, and donor proposals, and fluency in English and Spanish.