GEOSPATIAL DATA SCIENTIST

Bangkok, Thailand

The Geospatial Data Scientist will primarily support the development of an impact-based early warning system for floods and droughts and apply deep machine learning to map flood inundation areas in the SEA region. The Geospatial Data Scientist will work closely and take inputs from the SERVIR SEA Weather and Climate Resilience thematic lead to implement the regional service Enhancing Anticipatory Actions for Disaster and Climate Resilience of the SERVIR SEA. 

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CLIMATE FINANCE OFFICER

Bangkok, Thailand

The Climate Finance Officer will provide technical inputs in ADPC's projects with various International Financial Institutions (IFI's) project on public and private climate finance, and to contribute to ADPC's work on climate change in the region. The Climate Finance Officer will provide support remotely and face-to-face with country team and consultants.

The Climate Finance Officer will be based in Bangkok, Thailand. 

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OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Bangkok, Thailand

The Operations Associate, reporting to the Director of the Geospatial Information Department, will be responsible for supporting procurement activities, managing vendor relationships, providing program support, assisting with event planning, collecting necessary documents, supporting data collection for monitoring and evaluation, reviewing sub-contractors' financial reports, processing payment requests, managing office filing, purchasing stationery and office supplies, and assisting with travel-related tasks.

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CLIMATE ADAPTATION CONSULTANT

Home-based

The Climate Adaptation Consultant will support in identifying youth and women leaders in the sphere of water governance across the Ganges-Brahmaputra and Meghna basin related to community groups in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. Support in preparing a cohort of women and youth leaders to advocate for improved water governance and build climate resilience. Support the capacity development of women and youth leaders through training through the e-modules.

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COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

Bangkok, Thailand

 The Communication Specialist will be assigned to work under Deputy Executive Director and Executive Director as Communication Specialist will have to undertake all institution level communication responsibilities to promote activities of ADPC and Knowledge management functions.

DRR MAINSTREAMING SPECIALIST

Bangkok, Thailand

 The Disaster Risk Reduction Mainstreaming Specialist will be a core member of the ADPC’s Safer Development Planning and Implementation (SDPI) department and work under the direct supervision of the Head, SDPI. Being a technical specialist, he will follow the implementation structure and the reporting requirements. This position refers to the professional title and grade as per ADPC’s personnel policy and guidelines.

INVITATION FOR SHORT TERM CONSULTANTS

ADPC is an independent non-governmental organization that disseminates disaster risk management (DRM) information and systems to reduce local, national and regional risk across Asia-Pacific. ADPC´s portfolio focuses on DRM capacity building, improving DRM for cities and climate change, mainstreaming DRM into national and local development, improving DRM systems, and undertaking disaster risk assessments. With headquarters located in Bangkok, Thailand, the organization has country offices in Bangladesh, Lao PDR and Myanmar. For nearly 30 years, ADPC has been making Asia-Pacific safer by strengthening disaster resilience at all levels. In order to strengthen our professional team we herewith call for applications from suitable candidates who wish to serve as short term consultant of ADPC. Please submit your detailed CV and an application indicating the intended professional affiliation and area of technical specialization at adpcjobs@adpc.net by 30 November 2013.

DISASTER RECOVERY SPECIALIST

Bangkok, Thailand

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from qualified professionals to serve ADPC which is implementing various projects on disaster recovery planning and post-disaster damage and needs assessment. Interested candidates must review the ToR carefully before applying. The application must refer JOB ID

INTERN – DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

Bangkok, Thailand

 Under the general guidance of the Head of the Department, the intern will assist the Safer Development Planning and Implementation department in collecting data and conducting research in the area of mainstreaming disaster risk reduction and management into development.

NATIONAL COORDINATOR (BHUTAN NATIONAL)

Thimpu, Bhutan

  The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from qualified bhutanese professionals to serve in the DRMS Department in ADPC which is implementing a project on " Improving Disaster Management Capacity in the Kingdom of Bhutan" during October 2013 - June 2014. Interested candidates must review the ToR before applying. The application must refer JOBID+PC in Bhutan ( eg 193-PC in Bhutan)

PROJECT ASSISTANT

Lao PDR

 The Project Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the DRMS Head of Department, Senior Project Manager and Program Coordinators to (a) Provide administrative and financial support to the DRMS team in Vientiane (b) Liaise with partner agencies (both government and non-government) in Lao PDR (c) Assist the DRMS team as necessary on relevant project and assignment

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Myanmar

The Program Coordinator, working under the direct supervision of the Head of Departments (HoD). He/She will be working with the Project Manager/Program Manager for specific project/programs. The Program Coordinator refers to the professional title and grade as per ADPC’s personnel Policy and guidelines. All ADPC-wide provisions and norms are applicable unless and otherwise declared in writing in the Contract.

PROJECT MANAGER

Bangkok, Thailand

 The position requires a high degree of technical knowledge and understanding in flood risk management as well as the ability to interact with partners in Thailand in the area of flood risk management and End-to-End Early Warning Systems, including senior level local government officials, NGO partners, donors, UN Agencies, media, and other key stakeholders. In addition, the position will heavily involve training program development.

PHE DEPARTMENT HEAD

Bangkok, Thailand

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from qualified Senior Public Health professionals to serve in the Public Health in Emergencies (PHE) Department in ADPC which is a well established and recognized resource for project implementation and capacity building in the field of public health in emergencies. Please indicate the professional affiliation and Position Title in the cover letter clearly

PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from suitably qualified Senior Public Health professionals to serve as the Public health in Emergencies Specialist in the ADPC project for disaster response capacity building of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) staff in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will lead the Public Health in Emergencies related training (development of curriculums, modules and relevant materials, course/practical session facilitation, course quality control, and reporting) activities of the project.

PROJECT OFFICER

Bangkok, Thailand

 Status of the Project Officer The Project Officer, working under the direct supervision of the Head of Department, PHE is a mid level position and core member of PHE Department. He/She will be assisted by Project Coordinators/Assistants and will be working with the Project Manager/Program Manager for specific project/programs. The Project Officer refers to the professional title and grade as per ADPC’s personnel Policy and guideline. All ADPC wide provisions and norms are applicable unless and otherwise declared in writing in the Contract.

IRRIGATION ENGINEER FOR THE PROJECT “MAINSTREAMING DISASTER AND CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT INTO INVESTMENT DECISIONS” (MDCID PROJECT)

5 weeks in Lao PDR and 4 weeks at home

 ADPC requires a suitable Irrigation Engineer for about 9 weeks to implement various sub-tasks of the MDCID project in collaboration with ADPC team (International and National Specialists)

RURAL HOUSING AND URBAN LAND USE PLANNING SPECIALIST

5 weeks in Lao PDR and 4 weeks at home

 ADPC requires a suitable Rural Housing and Urban Land Use Planning Specialist for about 9 weeks to implement various sub-tasks of the Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management into Investment Decisions project in collaboration with ADPC team (International and National Specialists)

ROAD ENGINEER FOR THE PROJECT “MAINSTREAMING DISASTER AND CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT INTO INVESTMENT DECISIONS” (MDCID PROJECT)

5 weeks in Lao PDR and 4 weeks at home

 ADPC requires a suitable Road Engineer for about 9 weeks to implement various sub-tasks of the MDCID project in collaboration with ADPC team (International and National Specialists)

CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP A GUIDANCE NOTE ON HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE FOR HUMANITARIAN AGENCIES IN CAMBODIA

Phanom Penh, Cambodia

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from qualified professionals in Humanitarian Affairs with extensive experience in strategy development, guidance document development, SOP development and humanitarian coordination related work. Please indicate the professional affiliation and Position Title in the cover letter clearly.

EVALUATOR/CONSULTANT

Thailand and other countries

 This end-of-project evaluation should assess what extent the project achieved the results and each specific objective. The evaluation should review the performance of the technical and programmatic aspects of the program, outcomes, achievements, effectiveness, coordination and partnership arrangements.

DRM/CRM MAINSTREAMING SPECIALIST

Bangkok, Thailand

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) / Climate Risk Management (CRM) Mainstreaming Specialist will be a core member of the ADPC’s Safer Development Planning and Implementation (SDPI) department and work under the direct supervision of the Head, SDPI. On MDCID project, he/she will act as a technical specialist and follow the project implementation structure and reporting requirements.

PROJECT ASSISTANT

Bangkok, Thailand

The project assistant will work under the direct supervision of the DRMS Head of Department to:Provide administrative and financial support to the DRMS department, liaise with partner agencies (both government and non-government), assist the DRMS team as necessary on relevant project and assignments etc.

TRAINING MANAGER

Dhaka, Bangladesh Based

 Under the Strengthening Earthquake Resilience in Bangladesh program, ADPC in close collaboration with NIPSOM and MOH will design and implement training courses for public hospitals in Dhaka, Sylhet and Chittagong cities on Hospital Preparedness for Emergency (HOPE) and Hospital Incident Command System (HICS). The program will also collaborate with Fire Service and Civil Defense in enhancing their capacity on search and rescue in the aftermath of an earthquake.

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Bangkok, Thailand

 The Programme Coordinator –SDPI, is a development position to provide support to SDPI Department and contribute in enhancing the agenda of mainstreaming DRR/CCA into development planning and implementation processes in the Asia-Pacific region. With a focus on expediting the implementation of ongoing program, the Programme Coordinator will be responsible for providing all the requisite support to HoD / Senior Project Manager (SPM) for an effective management of project/program, and planning and administration of new initiatives within the SDPI Department.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Bangkok, Thailand

 The Executive Director provides leadership and strategic direction to the organization for achievement of its Vision and Mission for the Safer communities and sustainable development thought disaster risk reduction. The position calls for a dynamic visionary who can create a positive, enthusiastic, organisational culture that encourages efficiency, innovation, professionalism for meeting the disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation needs in the region in line with country needs and donor priorities.

PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from suitably qualified Senior Public Health professionals to serve as the Public health in Emergencies Specialist in the ADPC project for disaster response capacity building of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) staff in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will lead the Public Health in Emergencies related training (development of curriculums, modules and relevant materials, course/practical session facilitation, course quality control, and reporting) activities of the project.

PROJECT OFFICER

Bangkok, Thailand

 The Project Officer, working under the direct supervision of the Head of Department, SDPI is a mid-level DRR/CCA-Mainstreaming specialist and core member of SDPI. He/She will be assisted by Project Coordinators and will be working with the Project Manager/Program Manager for specific project/programs. The Project Officer refers to the professional title and grade as per ADPC’s personnel Policy and guidelines. All ADPC-wide provisions and norms are applicable unless and otherwise declared in writing in the Contract.

PROJECT ASSISTANT

Bangkok, Thailand

 The project assistant will work under the direct supervision of the DRMS Head of Department to provide administrative and financial support to the DRMS department. Liaise with partner agencies (both government and non-government) and assist the DRMS team as necessary on relevant project and assignments

PROJECT ASSISTANT – LAO PDR

Lao PDR

 The Project Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the DRMS Head of Department, Senior Project Manager and Program Coordinators to provide administrative and financial support to the DRMS team in Vientiane. Liaise with partner agencies (both government and non-government) in Lao PDR

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

Bangok, Thailand

Accounting Associate supports the Finance function in processing travel advance, liquidation, payments, and maintaining accounting records and documents

DEPARTMENT HEAD-TRAINING SERVICES

Bangkok, Thailand

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from qualified professionals with relevant experience to strengthen our professional team.

DEPARTMENT HEAD - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION

Bangkok, Thailand

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from qualified professionals with relevant experience to strengthen our professional team.

GIS INTERN

Bangkok, Thailand

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications for an internship from qualified practitioners and professionals with experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to strengthen its professional team attached to Department of Disaster Risk Assessment and Monitoring. Please indicate the professional affiliation and Position Title in the cover letter clearly.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Bangkok, Thailand

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from qualified professionals with relevant experience to strengthen our professional team. Please indicate the professional affiliation and position title in the cover letter clearly

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE

Bangkok, Thailand

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from qualified professionals with relevant experience to strengthen our professional team. Please indicate the professional affiliation and position title in the cover letter clearly.

CBDRR (NATIONAL COORDINATOR) - MYANMAR NATIONAL ONLY

Myanmar - At the Myanmar Red Cross Society Office (MRCS)

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) has been engaged by the French Red Cross to provide technical service for the development of CBDRR common framework for Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS). We welcome applications from qualified professionals with relevant experience. Please indicate the professional affiliation and position title in the cover letter clearly.

TRAINING COORDINATOR

Bangkok, Thailand

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from qualified professionals in education technology discipline with extensive experience in training design, curriculum and training material development to strengthen its professional training team. Please indicate the professional affiliation and the Position Title in the cover letter clearly.

LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from suitably qualified Disaster Management (DM) professionals to serve as Logistics Specialist in the ADPC project for emergency capacity building for the staff of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for the management of the Logistics and Supply Chain Management training (development of curriculums, modules and relevant materials, course facilitation, course quality control, establishing logistics and supply chain management and reporting) for SRCA response team members and ensure the overall quality of the training..

RESIDENT PROJECT MANAGER

Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from qualified professionals with relevant experience to strengthen our professional team. Please indicate the professional affiliation and position title in the cover letter clearly.

SEARCH & RESCUE SPECIALIST

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from suitably qualified Search & Rescue professionals to serve as a Search & Rescue Specialist (S&R) in the ADPC project for emergency capacity building for the staff of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The incumbent will lead the Search and Rescue related training, practical exercises and simulation (development of curriculums, modules and relevant materials, course/practical session facilitation, simulation, course quality control, and reporting) activities.

PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from suitably qualified Senior Public Health professionals to serve as the Public Health Specialist in the ADPC project for emergency capacity building for the staff of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will lead the Public Health related training (development of curriculums, modules and relevant materials, course/practical session

DISASTER MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from suitably qualified Disaster Management (DM) professionals to serve as a Disaster Management Specialist in the ADPC project for emergency capacity building for the staff of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Disaster Management Specialist will be actively involved in the DM related training (development of curriculums, modules and relevant materials, course facilitation, course quality control, and reporting) activities and ensure the overall quality of the training in the field of Disaster Management of ADPC project. Furthermore; he/she will represent ADPC in Riyadh to ensure the smooth project implementation (DM training and other relevant activities).

DIRECTOR

Bangkok, Thailand

 The Director reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the Executive Committee of ADPC. The Director would be responsible for providing strategic guidance and management oversight of performance of operational departments. He/she would be responsible for supporting the Executive Director in the execution of institutional decisions and functions.