The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) is seeking to recruit a dynamic professional for the role of Disaster Risk Manager Specialist. The successful candidate will be based at CDBโs headquarters in St. Michael, Barbados.
THE DIVISION
The Projects Department develops overall Bank policies, strategies, operational guidelines and programmes for economic sector operational areas including: water, energy, agriculture, financial intermediary lending, road transport infrastructure and education.
The ESU has responsibility for developing and supporting the implementation of the operational policies, strategies and procedures for CDBโs environmental, climate and disaster risk management portfolio management and oversees compliance with these operational policies and procedures. The division also conducts relevant policy, sector analytical work, related to sustainability.
THE ROLE
The Disaster Risk Management Specialist will lead implementation of CDB's strategic and operational approach to Disaster Risk Management (DRM). They will provide advice, expertise and technical support to operations to mainstream DRM in CDB operations and ensure bank-wide implementation of the pro-active and integrated disaster risk management approach.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The job will require the Disaster Risk Management Specialist to:
Policies, Strategies and Frameworks
- Lead the review and update of CDBโs DRM policy and strategy to support the promotion, implementation and monitoring of comprehensive and integrated disaster risk management
- .Provide analytical and technical input into CDBโs sector policies and strategies including country engagement strategies to facilitate integration of DRM across the Bankโs operations.
Operational Advice and Support
- Provide technical advice on integrating DRM considerations in programs and projects across sectors and themes within CDBโs client countries, identify necessary actions to strengthen DRM/Climate change adaptation linkages.
- Lead technical support to Projects Department on the development and management of DRM projects including participation in project teams.
- Supervise the work of consultants and technical specialists to ensure consistency with the CDBโs standards; review terms of reference; evaluate studies and project documentation.
Mobilizing and managing DRM finance
- Identify opportunities to access concessional resources and to use innovative financing mechanisms to support DRM and resilience-building investments in client countries
- Collaborate with development partners, multilateral organizations, and donors to leverage funding and technical expertise for disaster risk management programs in BMCs.
- Lead the engagement with regional and extra-regional institutions to coordinate efforts and contribute to regional DRM initiatives.
Knowledge Generation and Sharing
- Develop as required appropriate knowledge products (e.g. DRM considerations in sectors/themes, assessments, good practice, innovative solutions, and guidelines), and partnerships to implement the objectives of CDBโs strategic direction.
- Lead preparation of briefs, technical notes and presentations etc. on DRM for CDB management
- Facilitate DRM policy dialogues in collaboration with partner agencies.
- Conduct capacity building programs for CDBโs client countries
- Provide coaching/mentoring to junior professionals in the Environmental Sustainability Unit
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of disaster risk management measures in CDB-financed projects and document best practices, lessons learned, and the impact of DRM interventions.
- Actively represent the Bank in external networks/fora and foster strategic partnerships to enhance knowledge sharing, access to resources, and coordination in disaster risk management.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
- Masterโs degree, or equivalent in disaster risk management, climate change, economics, environmental sciences, engineering or related fields.
- At least eight (8) years of relevant Disaster Risk Management related professional work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting disaster risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and integrating DRM into project design and policy frameworks
- Proven track record of working in the Caribbean or similar regions, with an understanding of the unique vulnerabilities of small island developing states.
- Demonstrated understanding of the nexus between DRM and climate change adaptation
Function-specific Competencies
The Disaster Risk Management Specialist must demonstrate capabilities in:
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required.
- Familiarity with operations, policies and procedures of multilateral financial institutions, and experience in preparation appraisal and implementation of investment projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of the nexus between DRM and climate change adaptation
- Proven track record of working in the Caribbean or similar regions, with an understanding of the unique vulnerabilities of small island developing states.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting disaster risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and integrating DRM into project design and policy frameworks
- At least eight (8) years of relevant Disaster Risk Management related professional work experience.
- Masterโs degree, or equivalent in disaster risk management, climate change, economics, environmental sciences, engineering or related fields.
- Actively represent the Bank in external networks/fora and foster strategic partnerships to enhance knowledge sharing, access to resources, and coordination in disaster risk management.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of disaster risk management measures in CDB-financed projects and document best practices, lessons learned, and the impact of DRM interventions.
- Provide coaching/mentoring to junior professionals in the Environmental Sustainability Unit
- Lead the engagement with regional and extra-regional institutions to coordinate efforts and contribute to regional DRM initiatives.
- Collaborate with development partners, multilateral organizations, and donors to leverage funding and technical expertise for disaster risk management programs in BMCs.
- Identify opportunities to access concessional resources and to use innovative financing mechanisms to support DRM and resilience-building investments in client countries