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Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist, Water Systems and Urban Resilience Expert, and Digital Expert

with People In Need

BTDC-ID: 37243
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Announcement Positions

Disaster Risk Reduction SpecialistWater Systems and Urban Resilience ExpertDigital Expert

Announcement Description

People in Need (PIN) is a Czech non-profit, non-governmental organization that has been implementing relief and development projects in crisis regions around the globe over its twenty-year history. PIN is an international, non-profit organization providing humanitarian and development assistance in over 20 countries worldwide. PIN draws on extensive past experiences and lessons learned across development, emergency and post emergency contexts to design, implement and monitor quality programming.

PIN-Cambodia began operations in the country in 2008 and providing both development assistance and humanitarian aid. PIN has implemented programs in various sectors such as health care, WASH, disaster risk reduction, green energy, urban resilience, vocational training and livelihood development. Programming is run through the head office located in the capital, Phnom Penh. Currently, PIN is actively implementing programs across three thematic areas, including early warning systems for disaster mitigation, supporting a green transition in aqua-fishery sector, and market driven vocational training.

PIN-Cambodia is seeking qualified candidates for the bellow listed roles for an anticipated project. The main focus of the project is Disaster Risk Reduction. The contract will only proceed if we are awarded the project.

Announcement Positions

Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist

Workplace Circumstances
  • Environment: Office
  • Languages: English, Khmer
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Exec. / Management, Resources & Environment
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist will lead the implementation of activities aimed at strengthening climate adaptation and disaster preparedness. This role involves stakeholder coordination, facilitation of fieldwork, delivery of training and awareness sessions, reporting, and procurement support to ensure effective project execution.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Organize field level events for stakeholders, local authorities, and national partners and aligned stakeholders.
  • Oversee data collection, validation and reporting.
  • Design and lead workshops to develop capacity within local authorities and partner organizations.
  • At the community level, implement public awareness and information dissemination campaigns.
  • Support project team in the development of required reporting.
  • Adhere to internal policies and procedures, such as procurement and safeguarding.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Environmental or Climate Science or a related field.
Work History:
  • Experience in hazard risk assessment, climate modeling, and/or vulnerability assessment for 10 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Prior experience in leading and managing teams operating under short timelines.
  • Previous experience in implementing donor-funded projects.
 
 

Water Systems and Urban Resilience Expert

Workplace Circumstances
  • Environment: Office
  • Languages: English, Khmer
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Exec. / Management, Resources & Environment
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

The Water Systems and Urban Resilience Expert will contribute to flood risk assessment and urban resilience planning. The role includes collecting localized flood related data in urban areas, assessing vulnerability to populations and infrastructure, supporting the project team as needed, and assisting in the development of digital maps identifying vulnerability and risk thresholds.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Collect, verify and report urban water and risk data.
  • Support field activities, including stakeholder engagement, awareness raising events, and communication activities Assist international counterparts during field missions.
  • Contribute to the development digital maps, risk communication tools, and aligned project collateral.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Hydrology, Climate Science, Water Resource Engineer or a related field.
Work History:
  • At least of experience in hydrologic modelling and storm water management for 1 year
  • Experience in urban flooding, groundwater, or early warning systems for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Previous experience in implementing donor-funded projects.
 
 

Digital Expert

Workplace Circumstances
  • Environment: Office
  • Languages: English, Khmer
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Exec. / Management, Computer - Networking, Computer - Programming
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

The Digital Expert will develop, maintain and enhance a digital platform capable of aggregating and disseminating climate hazard information. Responsibilities include a review of local and regional systems and technologies, designing data architecture and localized data integration, development of end-user training modules and ensuring user-friendly interfaces and reliable system performance.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assess current systems and technology successfully delivering climate hazard warnings.
  • Design data flow and platform configuration to ensure a user-friendly interface
  • Provide recommendations on appropriate data collection based on platform and data flow design.
  • Oversee testing, troubleshooting, and training.
  • Perform maintenance to ensure continuous operation.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Postgraduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Work History:
  • At least of experience in website and digital tool development and data integration for 10 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Previous experience in the development of digital early warning technologies is highly valuable.
  • Previous experience in implementing donor-funded projects.
 

How to Apply

This Position is open for National Candidates. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs plus 3 references and cover letter via our application form to Human Resources Department by this link: Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist, Water Systems and Urban Resilience Expert, Digital Expert. Candidates are also encouraged to familiarize themselves with PIN’s website and Facebook. PIN reserves the right to select the candidate before the closure of the vacancy and only short - listed applicants will be contacted. PIN are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, especially women.

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: the link). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.

 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • # 3, Street 420, Sangkat Boeng Trabaek, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • People In Need ( PIN )
 
Phone
 
Website