Crisis Risk Specialist
Quick answer
UNDP is hiring a Senior Crisis Risk Specialist to lead the INFORM initiative and anticipatory action agenda, managing global multi-stakeholder partnerships and complex crisis risk analytics.
- Role
- Crisis Risk Specialist
- Organization
- UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
The Crisis Risk Specialist will lead UNDP's INFORM initiative and INFORM Warning capability, bridging the gap between data-driven analytics and policy-relevant anticipatory action. The role involves coordinating multi-partner global initiatives, overseeing scientific and technical risk-modelling projects, and translating complex data into actionable decision intelligence for crisis prevention. You will work across the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus to integrate risk insights into organizational business processes and global inter-agency frameworks. The incumbent will provide strategic leadership to strengthen UNDP's ability to anticipate and respond to multidimensional crises.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership for the global INFORM initiative and INFORM Warning program.
- Coordinate multi-partner governance, planning, and resource mobilization efforts.
- Translate complex scientific risk analytics into actionable decision-support tools.
- Integrate anticipatory risk insights into UNDP corporate planning and decision-making workflows.
- Manage a global network of experts to ensure methodological integrity in crisis modelling.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Earth Sciences, Data Science, Statistics, or related analytical field.
- Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in crisis risk analysis or anticipatory action.
- Proven experience leading complex, multi-partner international programs.
- Strong background in composite risk index development and quantitative modelling.
- Fluency in English with excellent communication skills for technical and policy audiences.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary focus of the Crisis Risk Specialist role?
The role focuses on leading the INFORM initiative and INFORM Warning system to provide predictive analytics and strategic intelligence for crisis prevention.
What educational background is required for this position?
A Master’s degree in a scientific or analytical field like Earth Sciences, Data Science, or Statistics is required, though a Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of experience may be considered.
Is this a leadership position?
Yes, it is a senior-level role that involves managing complex multi-stakeholder initiatives and supervising at least one staff member.
How does the application process work given the tiered approach?
The job follows a tiered application process that prioritizes current UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff based on their contract status, with external candidates falling under Tier 3.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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