Regional Disaster Preparedness Coordinator

The Regional Disaster Preparedness Coordinator will provide technical leadership for the development and implementation of the SRF Regional Disaster Preparedness Framework and support the integration of disaster preparedness, contingency planning and anticipatory action into the Fund's strategic programming. The role involves strengthening regional preparedness capacities and promoting a coherent approach to disaster risk management across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Chad.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, validation and operationalisation of the SRF Regional Disaster Preparedness Framework.
• Assess disaster preparedness systems, contingency planning mechanisms and early warning capacities across the target countries to inform regional preparedness priorities.
• Facilitate collaboration and technical dialogue with national authorities, UN agencies, NGOs and regional stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice to the SRF Fund Management Unit and partners on disaster preparedness, disaster risk reduction and anticipatory action.
• Develop practical guidance and tools to strengthen preparedness planning and coordination.
• Represent the SRF in relevant technical coordination mechanisms and regional forums.
• Promote the integration of disaster preparedness and resilience across SRF strategies, funding mechanisms and programmes.
• Monitor regional developments, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and provide technical recommendations.
• Contribute to knowledge management, learning and reporting related to disaster preparedness and anticipatory action.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in disaster risk management, disaster preparedness, humanitarian response, resilience programming or a related field.
• Master's degree in Disaster Risk Management, Humanitarian Affairs, International Development or another relevant discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Demonstrated experience developing disaster preparedness strategies, frameworks, contingency plans or related technical guidance.
• Experience working with government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs and humanitarian coordination mechanisms.
• Fluency in French (written and spoken) and professional working proficiency in English.
• Experience working in the Sahel or other complex humanitarian settings (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of disaster risk reduction, anticipatory action, early warning systems and humanitarian coordination mechanisms (desirable).
• Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations, technical working groups and regional coordination processes (desirable).
• Knowledge of localisation, resilience programming and humanitarian reform initiatives (desirable).
• Excellent analytical, drafting and facilitation skills (desirable).

Skills

• Disaster Risk Management
• Disaster Preparedness
• Humanitarian Response
• Resilience Programming
• Disaster Preparedness Strategies
• Contingency Planning
• Technical Guidance
• Government Coordination
• UN Agency Collaboration
• Humanitarian Coordination
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Anticipatory Action
• Early Warning Systems
• Multi-Stakeholder Facilitation
• Regional Coordination
• Localization
• Humanitarian Reform Initiatives
• Analytical Skills
• Drafting Skills
• Facilitation Skills

Languages

French, English