About United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reductionis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This technical leadership consultancy offers a unique opportunity to drive urban resilience initiatives across Latin America, focusing on climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction. As a Technical Leader in Urban Resilience with United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, you will spearhead innovative projects that help cities adapt to climate change, reduce vulnerability to natural disasters, and build sustainable urban systems. Your work will involve developing resilience frameworks, conducting vulnerability assessments, facilitating multi-stakeholder partnerships, and implementing cutting-edge solutions for climate-resilient urban development. This role is perfect for senior professionals with proven expertise in urban planning, climate adaptation, disaster risk management, or environmental engineering who want to make a significant impact on urban sustainability in the region.

Key Details

• Job Title:Urban Resilience Expert
• Grade:CON
• Location:Brussels (Remote work possible)
• Department:United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in urban development, urban system, governance or related area is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in combination with at least two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of experience in Disaster Risk Reduction, urban planning, urban development and related areas, such as local level, infrastructure or public administration is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Familiarity with the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, disaster risk reduction, MCR2030 initiative is desirable..
• Language: English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in Russian and English is required..

Skills

• Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries.
• The development of a Compendium of Best Practices for Urban Resilience Building in Central Asia, will be an integral part of a regional training module and support the fostering of closer cooperation through the engagement of cities of Central Asia in the Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative.
• The Compendium will build on case studies from across the region and serve as a regional knowledge product to support local governments, national authorities, and development partners in advancing resilience actions aligned with disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation integration.
• The candidate will be under the supervisor of the Programme Management Officer and the position will be home-based..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply