Disaster Preparedness Consultant

LocationRemote

SetupRemote

LevelEntry

Posted3w ago

Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

ITU is hiring a remote Disaster Preparedness Consultant (Remote) paying daily rates varying from 185 to 360 USD to support the UN Early Warnings for All (EW4A) initiative.

Role: Disaster Preparedness Consultant
Organization: International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Location: Remote
Work setup: Remote
Level: Entry
Compensation: Daily rates varying from 185 to 360 USD
Category: Engineering & Technology

The role

The position involves supporting the ITU/BDT’s work on emergency telecommunications and use of ICTs for disaster management, particularly in the context of the UN Early Warnings for All (EW4A) initiative.

What you'll do

Support BDT’s work on leading the warning dissemination and communication pillar of the UN Early Warning Initiative (EW4All)
Work with governments and regional partners to coordinate technical assistance
Support the coordination of country workshops and programs with the EW4All inter-pillar group, regional offices, country counterparts and implementation partners
Undertake research and help with the compilation of public warning systems, regulations, and platforms
Provide support to the AI sub-group of the EW4All initiative by organizing meetings and events and liaising with stakeholders
Provide analytical support to BDT’s work on the Disaster Connectivity Map (DCM)

What it takes

University degree in a branch of international relations, development studies, engineering, business management or international policy
At least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of emergency telecommunications, disaster risk reduction and management, early warning systems, working directly with countries to implement projects of this nature
Knowledge of English at advanced level
Knowledge of a second official language of the Union would be an advantage

What you'll bring

Experience working directly with stakeholders from local and national government or at the international levelTechnical experience in the disaster risk reductionExperience in the area of emergency telecommunicationsKnowledge of English at advanced levelExperience in the area of early warning systemsExperience in working directly with countries to implement projects

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is remote.

What is the compensation?

Daily rates varying from 185 to 360 USD.

What are the key qualifications required?

A university degree in a relevant field, at least two years of experience in emergency telecommunications, disaster risk reduction, and management, and knowledge of English at an advanced level.

How do I apply?

Apply by visiting the ITU Careers website.

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is 12/31/2026.

How to apply

Apply directly on International Telecommunication Union (ITU)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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