Disaster Risk Reduction Officer

Help establish a resource centre that will help academics, community members, government and the agriculture sector to better understand and plan for natural disasters and climate change.

Aklan State University aims to establish a regional resource centre focussed on disaster management. The centre will build knowledge about disasters, foster a culture of prevention, and assist the agricultural sector to adapt to climate change.

The centre will offer both formal and non-formal education in disaster management, focussing on university staff members as well as government, student and community stakeholders.

The university is seeking an Australian Volunteer to help develop a strategic plan for the centre. The volunteer will also support the development of a disaster risk reduction curriculum.

This is a volunteer assignment under the Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program, an Australian Government, AusAID initiative. Airfares, living allowances, accommodation, insurance and other support is provided through the program.

How to apply:

To be eligible, applicants must be 18 years and over, Australian citizens or permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens with Special Category Visas.

Visit http://volunteering.redcross.org.au/vw/en/#/job/493299/disaster-risk-red... for a role profile and application form. Contact the International Volunteer team on (03) 9345 1834 for any queries.