National DRR/Anticipatory Action Specialist

TL;DR

National DRR/Anticipatory Action Specialist (Disaster Risk Reduction): Implementing a nationally led anticipatory action system to protect families and assets ahead of hazards with an accent on policy advocacy and technical tool development. Focus on institutionalizing early warning systems, reviewing trigger thresholds, and strengthening community resilience.

Location: Home-Based (Must be based in Viet Nam)

Company

The Food and Agriculture Organization (hirify.global) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and achieve food security for all.

What you will do

• Develop a self-assessment capacity assessment tool for disaster risk reduction.
• Provide technical assistance to include Anticipatory Action in the revision of the Law on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.
• Review and finalize the Composite Drought Index (CDI) and prepare tools for El Niño and drought anticipatory actions.
• Review forecast information, trigger thresholds, and Anticipatory Action Protocols (AAPs) to support early action activation.
• Maintain strong government partnerships and conduct policy advocacy with VDDMA and provincial authorities.

Requirements

• Proven track record of working closely with the Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VDDMA) and provincial authorities.
• Deep understanding of Viet Nam's legal frameworks for DRM, specifically the Law on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.
• Knowledge of the national CBDRM programme (Decision 553/QD-TTg).
• Must be based in Viet Nam.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a specialized agency of the United Nations.
• Inclusive environment committed to workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and background.
• Strict adherence to high standards of integrity and professional conduct.
• Zero-tolerance policy for discrimination and harassment.