Regional Disaster Preparedness Coordinator

About the role

The Danish Refugee Council is seeking a Regional Disaster Preparedness Coordinator to lead the development and implementation of the Sahel Regional Fund's Disaster Preparedness Framework. This senior position will support preparedness, contingency planning and anticipatory action across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Chad.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development, validation and operationalisation of the SRF Regional Disaster Preparedness Framework.
• Assess disaster preparedness systems, contingency planning mechanisms and early warning capacities across target countries.
• Facilitate collaboration and technical dialogue with national authorities, UN agencies, NGOs and regional stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice on disaster preparedness, risk reduction and anticipatory action to the Fund Management Unit and partners.
• Develop practical guidance and tools to strengthen preparedness planning and coordination.
• Represent the SRF in relevant technical coordination mechanisms and regional forums.
• Monitor regional developments, identify emerging risks and provide technical recommendations.

Required profile

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in disaster risk management, disaster preparedness or humanitarian response.
• Master’s degree in Disaster Risk Management, Humanitarian Affairs, International Development or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing disaster preparedness strategies, frameworks or contingency plans.
• Experience working with government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs and humanitarian coordination mechanisms.
• Fluency in French (written and spoken) and professional working proficiency in English.