Project Support Associate – Urban Risk Reduction Project

Project Support Associate – Urban Risk Reduction Project  GOI – UNDP
“Disaster Risk Reduction Programme” 

    Location  : Shillong, Meghalaya 

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. UNDP/SC/2010/94 
Date of Issue: 1st December, 2010 
Closing Date: 13th December, 2010

Post Title       : Project Support Associate – Urban Risk Reduction Project
Organization : GOI – UNDP “Disaster Risk Reduction Programme”
Duty Station : Shillong, Meghalaya 

Duration       : One Year initially Type of Contract : Service Contract (taxable) 

Educational Qualifications:-

University Degree in Civil Engineering/Architecture/Urban and Regional Planning, Social Sciences or Public Administration from any recognized university with masters preferable Good understanding of development issues (especially in the urban context and social sector programmes and schemes would be an asset.

Work Experience:-

• 3-5 years of experience in disaster risk management programmes/projects, preferably in organizations working in the field of DM; Excellent interpersonal skills, team oriented work style, interest and experience of working multi-cultural environment;

• A good exposure to disaster risk management / urban planning, particularly at the field level would be an advantage. 

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