Consultant for Strengthening Risk Knowledge in Haiti at the Hydrometeorological Unit (UHM)

Job Description

Join the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in Port-au-Prince, Haiti for a 5-month consultancy role focusing on the vital improvement of Haiti’s Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS). Your mission will involve enhancing coordination among national institutions and stakeholders to develop an effective legal framework, operational guidelines, and risk assessment protocols. This is crucial for strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience in a country vulnerable to various hazards. Ideal candidates should hold an advanced degree in civil engineering, climate change, or related fields, with relevant experience in disaster risk management. Fluency in English and French is required, while familiarity with the Haitian data context is a plus. Let’s work together toward a safer, more resilient Haiti! 🌍🌧️

*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*. UNDRR values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women, men, and people with disabilities.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.