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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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST ( SHORT TERM CONSULTANT)

Riyadh, Saudi Arab

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is seeking to hire a short tem consultant as Information Management in Emergencies Specialist with experience in training delivery to prepare learning materials for and serve as the lead facilitator of the Information Management Course that will be conducted for Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) staff in Riyadh, Saudi Arab from February 8-12, 2015 (to be conducted in English). The course should cover a range of topics including information gathering, verification, analysis, interpretation and reporting.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Information Management Specialist prepares and organizes IM learning materials and serves as the Lead Facilitator of the Saudi HEART Information Management Course

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Bangkok, Thailand

The intern will support the Information Technology and Communication Department (ITCD) in the daily corporate communication activities.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Vientiane, Lao PDR

The Administrative Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Department Head - DRMS, Senior Project Manager, Project Officer, and Project Assistant to provide administrative and financial support to the DRMS team in Vientiane, assist the DRMS team as necessary on relevant projects and assignments and liaise with partner agencies (both government and non-government) in Lao PDR.

DEPARTMENT HEAD

Bangkok, Thailand with travel to project/non-project areas

The Department Head-DRAM reports to the Director in charge of the department and is a member of the Executive Committee of ADPC. He/She will be responsible for an overall management of the department, including program/project management, department strategy development, technical resource inputs, and management of staff in the respective department. Note: It is not the intent of this Position Description to cover every aspect of the position requirements, rather to highlight the most important areas of personal and joint responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Bangkok, Thailand

The Knowledge Management Specialist will be the key actor in knowledge assimilation and dissemination, as well as introducing new tools that can enhance the work of the organization. The Knowledge Management Specialist will work together with various stakeholders of ADPC to identify best practices, lessons learned, challenges, and possible ways forward for future projects of ADPC.

DRR MAINSTREAMING SPECIALIST

Bangkok, Thailand with travel to project/non-project areas

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, s/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.

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Bangkok, Thailand

The Programme Coordinator will be a part of ADPC thematic department of Safer Development Planning and Implementation and involve in coordinating implementation of specific components of Core Program 3: Application (Related to Mainstreaming DRR into Development)

INTERN – DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

Bangkok, Thailand

Under the overall guidance of the Head of 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.

TRAINING SPECIALIST (DISASTER MANAGEMENT)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from suitably qualified consultants/resource person to serve as a short term Training Specialist (Disaster Management) in the ADPC project for emergency response capacity building for the training participants of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Training Specialist will be actively involved in the DM related training (development of curriculums, modules and relevant materials, course facilitation) activities and ensure the overall quality of the training in the field of emergency response.

CONSULTANT FOR EDITING SERVICES

home-based

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) with support from AusAID is implementing Mainstreaming DRR into Development (MDRD) program in several countries across Asia, including Afghanistan, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar and the Philippines. This work has a diverse array of outputs, of which research and capacity development documents including research reports, policy recommendations, case studies, and manuals figure prominently.

PROJECT ASSOCIATE

Bangkok, Thailand

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) welcomes applications from qualified Project Associate 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.

MANAGER, MYANMAR OFFICER

Yangon, Myanmar

ADPC is now seeking for a candidate to fill in the open position of Manager - Myanmar Office with expression of interest is being sought from both internally and externally. Minimum 10 years of practical experience of managing projects and programs is required and at least 2 years of experience working in Asia, prior experience of working in Myanmar will be an advantage.

FRONT OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Bangkok, Thailand

 The Front Office and Administrative Assistant is responsible for handling all local and overseas incoming calls, welcoming visitors, managing the telephone PBX system, billing of telephone charge, and responsible for front office safety, security and cleanliness.

COMMUNICATION CONSULTANT

Bangkok, Thailand

 ADPC seeks a communication specialist to develop an out-reach communications strategy, including social media component, as well as communication materials showcasing the program.

HRA INTERN

Bangkok, Thailand

 HRA Intern will support the HRA Team in work related to recruitment, management of staff and consultant data base, staff benefits and maintenance of HR information system.

TEAM LEADER

Vientiane, Lao PDR

 ADPC is looking for an experienced all-round Civil Engineer with at least 20-year proven experience in a combination of Civil Engineering and Project Management and at least 10 of which should be with a developing country or emerging nations, preferably in Lao PDR and the Southeast Asia region. He/She should have a first degree in Civil Engineering or related subject and postgraduate degree in a Civil Engineering or Disaster Management related core skill.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY)

Bangkok Thailand

 The Administrative Assistant provides general administrative support to the Public Health in Emergencies (PHE) Department.

OFFICE COORDINATOR (INDIAN NATIONAL)

NIDM, New Delhi ( frequent travel to 10 target provinces)

 The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is contracted by the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) , New Delhi to prove consultancy services for the PDNA Study in India under the NCRMP project. The project, over 18 months proposes to build a system of Post Disaster Need Assessment in India from a subjective to a scientific and objective approach, which will incorporate the physical, socio-economic and environmental damages and losses.