International Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Consultant

About the role

UNICEF Lao PDR is seeking an experienced Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Consultant to strengthen emergency preparedness, coordination and response across WASH, Nutrition, Protection and Education sectors. The role is office‑based in Vientiane with regular travel for field missions and virtual consultations over a 12‑month period.

Key responsibilities

• Support emergency preparedness, contingency planning and disaster risk management at national and sub‑national levels.
• Coordinate with government authorities, UN agencies, humanitarian organisations and local partners.
• Provide technical guidance on child‑centred DRR, early warning systems, warehouse management and WASH logistics.
• Develop analytical reports, standard operating procedures, technical guidance and knowledge products.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in civil engineering, disaster risk management, environmental science, geography, GIS or related field.
• Minimum eight years of progressively responsible experience in DRR, emergency preparedness, humanitarian coordination, water‑sanitation‑hygiene or warehouse management.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; working knowledge of Lao is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working through interpreters and with national counterparts.

Required skills

• Civil engineering principles applied to disaster risk reduction.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing.
• Multi‑hazard early warning and anticipatory action systems.
• Humanitarian logistics and warehouse management.
• Supply‑chain management for emergency WASH supplies.