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 consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Switzerland, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:National Recovery Coordinator
• Grade:CON
• Location:Geneva, Switzerland (Flexible: in-person, hybrid, or remote)
• Department:United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree in disaster risk management, engineering, development, public finance, business administration, public policy, urban planning, management or the relevant field is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in disaster recovery, public sector coordination, or disaster risk management is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience with national systems and networks related to disaster risk management is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in communication (delivery of trainings, guidelines, or other relevant products) on disaster risk management is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in research on disaster risk reduction related topics is desirable..
• Fluency in English is required and fluency in Mongolian is desirable.
• Language: Knowledge of any other UN Languages is desirable..

Skills

• About UNDRR 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.
• Background and Context IRP is a global partnership working to strengthen the capacities of countries and communities to build back better in recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.
• Its Secretariat is coordinated by UNDRR.
• It is a joint initiative of United Nations organizations, international financial institutions, national and local governments, and non-governmental organizations engaged in disaster recovery.
• It seeks to transform disaster recovery into an opportunity for sustainable development.
• As we enter into the second half of SF implementation, the balance of progress and persistent challenges has been mapped by the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework (MTR SF).
• While many countries have made notable strides in implementation, the MTR SF found the Sendai Framework (SF) is not on a path to meet its expected outcomes or goals by 2030.
• Between 2015 and 2021, climate-related events increased nearly threefold, resulting in losses amounting to MNT 394.6 billion.
• These impacts threaten key productive sectors such as agriculture and infrastructure and contribute to rural poverty and migration.
• The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), established in 2004 under the Deputy Prime Minister, serves as the national coordinating body for disaster risk reduction and management.
• Recovery responsibilities are not yet clearly defined between NEMA, sector ministries, and local governments, often causing delays in transitioning from emergency response to long-term recovery.
• The forthcoming Mid-Term DRR Strategy Action Plan, being developed by NEMA, operationalizes these goals through concrete actions to strengthen preparedness, response, and recovery capacities.

Benefits

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

How to Apply