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United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction) publishes vacancies on its own career portal; UNlockit lists every currently-open role here, refreshed daily from the agency's source. This page surfaces internships, consultancies, fixed-term, and temporary positions across country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. Each posting links back to the official United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction application page.
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- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Conference and Meeting Support
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support for the IX Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (RP27) in the Americas and the Caribbean. This home-based role, running from October 2026 to March 2027, involves managing procurement, participant registration, and event communications. The contractor will serve as the focal point for administrative coordination, liaising with diverse organizational units to process travel arrangements, payments, and logistics. Key duties include managing online registration workflows, supporting the invitation process for member states, coordinating official statement segments, and providing statistical reports on attendance. The role requires close collaboration with the External Relations Officer and other team members to ensure the efficient delivery of this hybrid event. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, experience in conference management, and proficiency in Spanish and English. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to global disaster risk reduction efforts by facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogue and knowledge-sharing.
Closes 8/21/2026Disaster Risk Reduction Intern (Recovery Readiness & Sendai Framework Monitoring)
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
This internship is located at the UNDRR Regional Office for Africa, reporting to the Programme Management Officer for Recovery Readiness and Sendai Framework Monitoring. The intern supports two main workstreams: Recovery Readiness and Sendai Framework Monitoring. Responsibilities include compiling and analyzing recovery readiness assessments, organizing regional workshops, and contributing to knowledge management. The intern also assists with data compilation and analysis for Sendai Framework reporting, supports coordination with national focal points, and manages datasets and dashboards. The role requires drafting briefing notes and analytical summaries. The internship is unpaid, full-time, and lasts six months. It is designed for students enrolled in or having completed graduate or final-year undergraduate programs in relevant fields such as disaster risk management, environmental studies, or data science. No professional work experience is required, but relevant academic background is essential. Fluency in English is mandatory, with knowledge of another UN language preferred. The intern will work in person in Geneva.
Closes 7/25/2026Consultant to support the numerical modelling for Regional Assessment Reports on Disaster Risk Reduction (RAR27) through case studies
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) seeks a Consultant to support the numerical modelling for the Regional Assessment Reports on Disaster Risk Reduction (RAR27) for the Americas and the Caribbean. The role involves supporting multi-hazard probabilistic risk assessments, specifically utilizing results from four selected countries to advance the implementation of the Sendai Framework and sustainable development goals. The consultant will contribute to quantifying the cost of inaction by reviewing progress on disaster risk-informed sustainable development and proposing methodologies for assessing economic losses. The position is home-based, supervised by the Risk Knowledge Officer, and runs from August 2026 to June 2027. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced university degree or equivalent experience, along with at least 15 years of professional experience in disaster risk reduction and report development. Key technical skills include multi-hazard probabilistic risk modelling, particularly regarding wildfires. Fluency in English and Spanish is mandatory, with French being desirable. The role requires engaging with expert technical stakeholders and peer reviewers, and experience with UN or major government institutions on probabilistic risk metrics is preferred.
Closes 7/29/2026Consultant to support the numerical modelling for RAR27 at country level
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) seeks a Consultant to support the numerical modelling for the upcoming Regional Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (RAR27) at the country level. This home-based role, with a duration from August 2026 to May 2027, involves supporting the development of a regional probabilistic model for multiple hazards, including wildfires, while accounting for future climate, exposure, and vulnerability conditions. The consultant will work under the supervision of the Risk Knowledge Officer in the Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean. The position requires advanced expertise in disaster risk reduction, specifically in probabilistic multi-hazard risk modelling. The successful candidate will contribute to quantifying the cost of inaction and reviewing progress in implementing the Sendai Framework. The role demands strong technical skills in risk modelling and the ability to engage with expert stakeholders. Fluency in English and Spanish is mandatory, with French being desirable. The posting strongly encourages applications from female candidates and emphasizes UNDRR's commitment to diversity.
Closes 7/24/2026Associate Programme Management Officer, P2
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · Kobe
The Associate Programme Management Officer (P2) supports the International Recovery Platform (IRP) Secretariat in Kobe, Japan, focusing on the 'Build Back Better' priority of the Sendai Framework. The role involves facilitating programme development and evaluation, liaising with the IRP Steering Committee and partners, and conducting research on disaster risk reduction. Key responsibilities include analyzing programme implementation, assisting in policy coordination, designing survey tools, and preparing knowledge products in English and Japanese. The officer also provides administrative support for meetings, manages outreach activities, and coordinates budget funding submissions. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced degree or a bachelor's with two years of experience, along with specific expertise in disaster risk reduction and resource mobilization. This is a one-year project post based in Kobe, with potential for duty station changes within Japan.
Closes 8/14/2026Technical Advisor for Resilient Recovery
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama
UNDRR seeks a Technical Advisor for Resilient Recovery to support Venezuela's post-earthquake recovery efforts. The home-based consultant will provide strategic input, develop technical products, and facilitate stakeholder engagement for risk-informed resilient recovery. Key duties include supporting the Early Recovery Working Group, contributing to post-disaster assessments (PDNA, DaLA), integrating DRR principles into reconstruction, and developing proposals for resource mobilization. The role requires strong technical expertise in disaster risk reduction and recovery planning, along with effective coordination with government, UN agencies, and partners. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree or equivalent experience, possesses fluency in Spanish, and has at least five years of relevant professional experience in disaster risk management, humanitarian action, or sustainable development.
Closes 7/23/2026Programme Management Officer, P4
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Programme Management Officer (P4) at UNDRR Headquarters in Geneva supports the International Recovery Platform (IRP) in advancing disaster recovery and the 'Build Back Better' principle. The role focuses on implementing Priority 4 of the Sendai Framework by helping countries assess and strengthen their pre-disaster recovery preparedness. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments of national recovery capacity, establishing partnerships with governments and private sector actors, and coordinating the IRP Secretariat's work. The officer conducts research, analyzes data, and develops policy outputs to enhance resilient recovery governance and financing. The position also involves providing substantive and administrative support to meetings, conferences, and field missions, as well as managing outreach activities and the IRP website. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and conceptual skills, experience in programme management within governmental structures, and specific expertise in disaster risk reduction or resilience programming. Fluency in English and Japanese is mandatory, alongside a Master's degree or equivalent experience. The role requires collaboration with diverse stakeholders to institutionalize recovery readiness and promote global awareness.
Closes 8/9/2026Liaison for Private Sector Engagement (ARISE Japan and Philippines
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
This consultancy role serves as a liaison to connect Japanese private sector expertise with disaster risk reduction (DRR) efforts in the Philippines, funded by the Government of Japan. The consultant will engage the ARISE Japan network to integrate business perspectives into fiscal impact analyses and resilience financing strategies. Key responsibilities include mapping and prioritizing ARISE Japan members, facilitating consultations to gather private sector insights for budget stress testing and return on investment (ROI) models, and conducting a desktop review of Japanese risk models focusing on MSMEs. The role also involves acting as the primary interface between ARISE Japan and ARISE Philippines, coordinating bilateral exchanges on resilience financing, and documenting shared good practices. The consultant will support workshops, prepare materials in Japanese, and report to the UNDRR Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. The ideal candidate possesses advanced qualifications in business, economics, or DRR, with significant experience in private sector engagement and multi-stakeholder facilitation. Fluency in both English and Japanese is mandatory. The position is based in the Philippines with an expected duration from July 2026 to February 2027.
Closes 7/27/2026Disaster Risk Reduction Research & Knowledge Management Consultant
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is seeking a Disaster Risk Reduction Research & Knowledge Management Consultant to support evidence-based efforts in the Arab region. Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Office, the consultant will produce high-quality research, analysis, and knowledge products to support the implementation of the Sendai Framework and regional priorities. Key responsibilities include conducting desk reviews and literature research on DRR, resilience, and climate adaptation; compiling and synthesizing data from national and international sources; and supporting the development of the Regional Assessment Report (RAR), including survey design, data validation, and drafting. The role also involves knowledge management tasks such as organizing information repositories, documenting good practices, and developing technical briefs and presentations. Additionally, the consultant will provide editorial and quality assurance support for publications, ensuring accuracy and consistency across English and Arabic materials. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced university degree in a relevant field and at least five years of professional experience in research and analysis within DRR, climate change, or sustainable development. Strong skills in academic writing, policy development, and multilingual communication are essential for this home-based consultancy.
Closes 7/22/2026
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