Early Warning Specialist

Duty Station: Cambodia

Start Date: Tbc

About People in Need UK:

People in Need (PIN) UK is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation delivering relief and development projects in crisis-affected regions worldwide. Established in 2018, PIN UK works in partnership with the long-established international Country Programmes of People in Need, alongside other civil society organisations, research institutes, and government organisations. Our approach is grounded in our commitment to community-led approaches, evidence-based programme design, and inclusive collaboration.

About People in Need Cambodia:

PIN-Cambodia began operations in the country in 2008 and providing both development assistance and humanitarian aid. PIN has implemented programs in various sectors such as health care, WASH, disaster risk reduction, green energy, urban resilience, vocational training and livelihood development. Programming is run through the head office located in the capital, Phnom Penh. Currently, PIN is actively implementing programs across three thematic areas, including early warning systems for disaster mitigation, supporting a green transition in aqua-fishery sector, and market driven vocational training. 

PIN-Cambodia is seeking qualified candidates for the bellow listed roles for an anticipated project. The main focus of the project is Disaster Risk Reduction. The contract will only proceed if we are awarded the project.

About the Position:

The Early Warning Specialist will lead the design and implementation of early warning technologies aimed at reducing flood risk and enhancing urban resilience. This role will supervise dedicated staff, evaluate existing early warning solutions for relevance and applicability to the project, and collect and synthesize urban flood data. The Specialist will assess vulnerabilities affecting populations and infrastructure, support the broader project team as needed, and develop digital maps that identify areas of vulnerability and establish risk thresholds.

Main Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate early warning best practices, assessing their relevance and applicability within the target areas.
• Review and recommend appropriate monitoring sensors suited for urban environments.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, including proper documentation and procedures.
• Design and implement effective information dissemination strategies, tailored to local populations and coordinated with local authorities and community leaders.
• Lead the development and installation of emergency response plans, targeting impacted communities and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure training and monitoring plans are established, and lead capacity-building sessions on equipment use and maintenance.
• Draft Standard Operating Procedures and facilitate stakeholder training to support operational readiness.

Desirable experience and qualifications:

• Graduate degree in hydrology, climate science, water resource management or related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in early warning development, hazard risk assessment, and flood management.
• At least 3 years of experience in working with local communities to implement climate adaptation technologies.
• Experience working in Cambodia or Southeast Asia and in implementing donor-funded projects is preferred.

The finalization of the recruitment for this role is contingent upon the successful award of funding.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, send us your CV and short cover letter via our application form.
Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.

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All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.