International Development Disaster Management Specialist
International Development Disaster Management Specialist
Aurecon is expanding its international development team and is seeking a Disaster Management Specialist to lead our work in international development and facilitate cross-learning with Aurecon’s extensive disaster management capability.
Key requirements include:• At least 10 years’ practical experience of working in developing countries in the field of disaster management and risk reduction
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a complex organisation with strong influencing, negotiating and relationship-building skills
Preferred candidates will also have:• At least 10 years’ experience of leading multidisciplinary teams to successfully deliver outcomes, preferably in Asia
• Strong familiarity with the work of international development donors in disaster risk reduction
• Work experience in Indonesia, Philippines and/or Papua New Guinea or other Pacific countries
• Some experience with AusAID projects and processes
• Experience leading project pursuits and proposals in international development
• The ability to work in one or more Asian languages
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a complex organisation with strong influencing, negotiating and relationship-building skills
Preferred candidates will also have:• At least 10 years’ experience of leading multidisciplinary teams to successfully deliver outcomes, preferably in Asia
• Strong familiarity with the work of international development donors in disaster risk reduction
• Work experience in Indonesia, Philippines and/or Papua New Guinea or other Pacific countries
• Some experience with AusAID projects and processes
• Experience leading project pursuits and proposals in international development
• The ability to work in one or more Asian languages
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
The position is likely to be based in Asia or Australia. A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the right candidate. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Aurecon provides management, engineering and specialist technical services for public and private sector clients globally with projects in over 80 countries across Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas. We seek to foster human achievement in all aspects of our work. We work with governments, communities, the private sector, NGO and other partners to deliver basic services. For more details about Aurecon International Development please see our website.
Aurecon provides management, engineering and specialist technical services for public and private sector clients globally with projects in over 80 countries across Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas. We seek to foster human achievement in all aspects of our work. We work with governments, communities, the private sector, NGO and other partners to deliver basic services. For more details about Aurecon International Development please see our website.
Interested candidates should submit a two page covering letter addressing the requirements outlined above and a three page CV through the Aurecon employment portal by 11 September 2013.
(Should you encounter any issues lodging your application via the portal, please email your CV and covering letter in word format to idss@aurecongroup.com with the subject line: IDA Disaster Management. Thank you.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
(Should you encounter any issues lodging your application via the portal, please email your CV and covering letter in word format to idss@aurecongroup.com with the subject line: IDA Disaster Management. Thank you.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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