Liaison for Private Sector Engagement (ARISE Japan and Philippines)
Quick answer
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction is hiring a remote Liaison for Private Sector Engagement to coordinate disaster risk financing efforts between ARISE Japan and ARISE Philippines.
- Role
- Liaison for Private Sector Engagement (ARISE Japan and Philippines)
- Organization
- United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
- Location
- Home Base
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-14
The role
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is seeking a consultant to serve as a primary liaison between ARISE Japan and ARISE Philippines to support disaster risk financing initiatives. The role involves mapping private sector stakeholders, facilitating structured consultations to integrate business perspectives into risk models, and documenting shared best practices. The consultant will help connect Japanese private sector expertise with the Philippines' context to optimize disaster risk reduction and management investments.
What you'll do
- Map ARISE Japan member companies and develop a prioritized stakeholder engagement plan.
- Conduct outreach to secure participation of Japanese private sector members in project consultations.
- Facilitate structured consultations to elicit business case scenarios and investment themes.
- Perform a desktop review of Japanese risk models and document their relevance to the Philippines.
- Serve as the primary liaison between ARISE Japan and ARISE Philippines to coordinate bilateral exchanges.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, or Disaster Risk Management.
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in private sector engagement or risk financing.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations.
- Fluency in English and Japanese is required.
- Experience working with Japanese private sector entities, particularly insurance or financial sectors, is highly desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is home-based and operates as a remote consultancy position.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the core requirements for this position?
Candidates must have at least 7 years of relevant experience, an advanced degree, and full fluency in both English and Japanese.
When is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this position is July 14, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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