Regional Preparedness Officer (P)
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) and overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (Operations), and the guidance of the Preparedness and Humanitarian Response Division, the Regional Preparedness Officer coordinates and supports the implementation of institutional policy from the Headquarters (HQ) in Country Offices (COs) across the Region. Specifically, Regional Preparedness Officer provides oversight, quality control, and thematic expertise to promote consistent, cohesive, and quality evidence-based programming on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), preparedness, early warnings, anticipatory action to preventing risks from turning into crisis or reducing their potential impact; and adaptation measures for climate change and environmental degradation, as well as natural hazards leading to disasters and climate change impacts on livelihoods, communities, and affected populations. Under the leadership of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) and together with other Regional Thematic Units (RTUs), the Regional Preparedness Officer identifies regional opportunities and risks, fosters knowledge sharing, encourages policy and research development, and supports cross-thematic collaboration internally. Externally, the Regional Preparedness Officer also provides advocacy, policy, and programmatic recommendations regarding DRR, preparedness and anticipatory action to regional entities, Member States, and relevant migration fora, spearheaded by IOM’s Regional Office (RO) and CO leadership.
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