Head of Programmes - Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Adaptation
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
This role leads the design and implementation of DRR and climate adaptation programmes in fragile contexts. Requires strategic leadership, monitoring & evaluation, and environmental health expertise. Aligns with Diplomas in Strategic Leadership, DRR, M&E, Climate Change, and Environmental Health & Safety.
### Strategic Analysis
The Head of Programmes for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Adaptation at IFRC is a linchpin role in the global humanitarian landscape. As climate change intensifies, communities in fragile contexts face unprecedented risks. This position bridges strategic vision and operational reality, ensuring that DRR and climate adaptation initiatives are both innovative and grounded in local needs. By integrating monitoring & evaluation and environmental health expertise, the role drives evidence-based, resilient programming. It is critical for building adaptive capacity, reducing vulnerability, and aligning with global frameworks like the Sendai Framework and Paris Agreement. In an era of overlapping crises, this leadership role is essential for transforming humanitarian response into proactive, sustainable risk management.