Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of emergency preparedness and response strategies at national and local levels.
• Establish partnerships with government agencies and humanitarian actors to strengthen disaster management systems.
• Coordinate multi-sectoral response initiatives during crises to ensure efficient resource use and alignment with national protocols.
• Integrate early warning systems with local response mechanisms and facilitate preparedness drills and simulations.
• Represent the project in national and international coordination forums and policy discussions.
• Provide advisory support to GoN agencies to build their disaster management capacity.
• Monitor and evaluate preparedness initiatives and recommend improvements.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in disaster risk management, environmental sciences, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in emergency preparedness and disaster response programs, preferably in South Asia.
• Expertise in disaster risk reduction governance and familiarity with Nepal’s national and provincial systems.
• Experience leading emergency responses and coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including government and donors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex multi-sectoral teams.
• English fluency required; knowledge of Nepali preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively to disaster-prone regions within Nepal.

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