Regional Disaster Risk Reduction in Emergencies Coordinator
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Coordinate IFRC's disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness portfolio across the region. Key responsibilities: develop and implement DRR strategies and contingency plans; strengthen early warning and anticipatory action systems; build the capacity of National Societies in emergency response; manage DRR grant-funded projects and budgets; coordinate with UN agencies, governments and donors; and lead rapid needs assessments in emergencies. Requirements: university degree in disaster management, humanitarian action, environmental science or related field; a Diploma in Disaster Risk Reduction in Emergencies required; minimum 8 years of humanitarian experience with at least 4 years in DRR and emergencies; proven project and grants management skills; willingness to deploy on short notice and work in hardship locations; fluent English, knowledge of Arabic or French an asset.
### Strategic Analysis
As climate shocks and protracted crises intensify, the IFRC's Regional DRR Coordinator role is pivotal in shifting from reactive response to anticipatory action. This position drives early warning systems and contingency planning across a region, directly reducing disaster mortality and economic losses. By strengthening National Societies' response capacity and managing grant-funded projects, the coordinator ensures local actors are prepared and resourced before crises hit. Coordination with UN agencies, governments, and donors aligns humanitarian efforts, prevents duplication, and scales impact. In a global landscape where 90% of disasters are climate-related, this role operationalizes the Sendai Framework and IFRC's Strategy 2030, bridging policy and frontline action. It is not just a coordination job—it is a linchpin for resilient communities and efficient emergency response. Investing in this function yields high returns: faster, more localized, and cost-effective humanitarian aid. Without such coordination, emergency response remains fragmented and reactive. This role embodies the humanitarian sector's urgent need for proactive risk governance.