Disaster Risk Management Expert – Global Roster

Disaster Risk Management Expert – Global Roster
Organization
STOOS CONSULTING
Posted
22 Jul 2026
Closing date
24 Sep 2026
Position:
Disaster Risk Management Expert – Global Roster
Type:
Consultancy / Project-based / Roster
Location:
Global
Organization:
STOOS Consulting
STOOS Consulting
is inviting qualified
Disaster Risk Management Experts
to join its global roster for upcoming humanitarian, development, research, assessment, evaluation, capacity building, and technical advisory opportunities.
This call is open to experienced professionals with strong expertise in
disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, climate risk, resilience, early warning systems, contingency planning, disaster response, recovery, and community-based risk management
.
About STOOS Consulting
STOOS Consulting
is an international consulting firm specialized in
Third-Party Monitoring, MEAL, research and assessments, evaluations, capacity building, conflict and gender analysis, climate resilience, market systems research, and economic empowerment studies
. STOOS works with
UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, donors, and development partners
to provide practical, evidence-based findings and technical support that improve programme quality, accountability, learning, and decision-making.
Profile of Expert Sought
STOOS is seeking
Disaster Risk Management Experts
with experience supporting assignments in fragile, crisis-affected, climate-vulnerable, and disaster-prone contexts. The expert may be engaged in future assignments related to
risk assessments, disaster preparedness planning, community resilience, climate adaptation, emergency response evaluations, DRR training, institutional capacity building, contingency planning, and resilience programming
.
Experts with experience in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
disaster risk reduction, natural hazards, climate-induced disasters, floods, droughts, earthquakes, storms, wildfires, displacement, emergency preparedness, anticipatory action, early warning systems, shock-responsive programming, resilience analysis, local disaster governance, and recovery planning
.
Main Responsibilities
The Disaster Risk Management Expert may support STOOS assignments through technical advisory, research, training, and evaluation tasks, including:
Conducting
disaster risk, vulnerability, capacity, and resilience assessments
at national, sub-national, community, or institutional levels.
Designing or reviewing
DRR, preparedness, contingency, response, recovery, and resilience frameworks
.
Supporting the development of
data collection tools, analytical frameworks, training materials, and assessment methodologies
related to disaster risk management.
Facilitating
training sessions, workshops, simulations, after-action reviews, and capacity building activities
for government actors, NGOs, community structures, and local partners.
Contributing to
programme evaluations, baseline/endline studies, needs assessments, and third-party monitoring assignments
related to DRM, DRR, climate resilience, and emergency response.
Analysing disaster risks with attention to
gender, age, disability, protection, social inclusion, conflict sensitivity, environmental risks, and local coping capacities
.
Preparing practical reports, technical briefs, recommendations, and action plans that support
risk-informed programming and decision-making
.
Key Skills and Qualifications
Candidates should have strong professional experience in
disaster risk management, disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, climate resilience, humanitarian response, recovery, or resilience programming
.
Applicants are encouraged to apply if they have worked with
UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, government institutions, civil protection authorities, Red Cross/Red Crescent actors, donor-funded programmes, consulting firms, academic institutions, or community-based organizations
.
Strong candidates will demonstrate practical experience in
risk assessments, capacity building, training facilitation, institutional strengthening, emergency preparedness planning, resilience analysis, field research, evaluations, or technical advisory work
.
Knowledge of relevant frameworks and approaches such as the
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, anticipatory action, early warning and early action, community-based disaster risk management, climate adaptation, humanitarian principles, Do No Harm, safeguarding, and accountability to affected populations
is highly desirable.
Experience using tools such as
KoboToolbox, ODK, GIS, remote sensing, Excel, SPSS, Power BI, Tableau, or other risk mapping and data analysis platforms
is considered an asset.
Language Skills
Strong working knowledge of
English
is required for most international assignments.
Knowledge of other languages such as
Arabic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish, Somali, Swahili, or local languages
is a strong advantage depending on the country or region of assignment.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their
updated CV
through the application link below. The CV should clearly indicate the candidate’s
DRM/DRR expertise, countries of experience, technical sectors covered, training and facilitation experience, language skills, availability, and previous work with humanitarian or development actors
.
How to apply
Application Link:
https: //forms.gle/k1PqvsAgfqjz19n17
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for relevant future opportunities.
Job details
Source
STOOS CONSULTING
Type
Consultancy
Career category
Other
Years of experience
5-9 years
Theme
Disaster Management
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How to apply:
Application Link:
https: //forms.gle/k1PqvsAgfqjz19n17
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for relevant future opportunities.