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Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Team Lead, Jamaica

Job Location
JM-Kingston

Overview

ACDI/VOCA is a global development design and delivery partner that has implemented effective economic and social development projects in nearly 150 countries since 1963. We empower people to make positive changes in their lives by applying our expertise in sustainable agriculture, resilience, economic opportunity, access to finance, and equity & inclusion to create meaningful, lasting impact. ACDI/VOCA and its affiliates design and implement donor-funded projects, facilitate impact investing, deliver financial services, and partner with businesses to promote inclusive practices and build sustainable supply chains. In 2024, ACDI/VOCA was named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post and received 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognition for its innovation, work-life flexibility, compensation & benefits, leadership, and purpose & values.   

 

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Team Lead, Jamaica 

 

ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Team Lead for an upcoming Increasing Resilience of Island Economies activity in Jamaica funded by USAID. The anticipated program will strengthen communities, key economic sectors and Jamaica's enabling environment to prepare for climate change and disasters. 

 

The DRR Lead will design and implement risk reduction approaches to enhance economic resilience and develop climate adaptation strategies in multiple sectors. They will engage with local stakeholders, oversee the project’s technical implementation related to risk reduction and sector resilience. The program is anticipated to start in 2025 and this position will be based in Kingston, Jamaica. 

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of DRR and private sector engagement approaches to enhance economic resilience and sustainability in key sectors, including but not limited to agriculture
  • Develop and promote strategies that integrate resilience into small and medium sized enterprises in key sectors
  • Promote innovative solutions and best practices in DRR in multiple sectors
  • Collaborate with private sector partners (businesses, service providers, technology companies, etc.), government agencies, and community organizations to foster inclusive and resilient sectors
  • Provide training and technical assistance to local stakeholders on DRR development and sector-focused adaptation
  • Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of DRR interventions, ensuring they meet program objectives and deliver measurable impacts
  • Promote a culture of innovation and learning
  • Manage and oversee multiple direct reports, including sector resilience managers  

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, environmental science, disaster management, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is preferred. 
  • Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable sector development, such as private sector business, agriculture, or relevant field.
  • In-depth understanding of and experience with private sector development, DRR, market systems development, agriculture, and resilience-building strategies.
  • Previous experience with facilitation and collaboration across diverse stakeholders. 
  • Experience working in Jamaica required. 
  • Fluency in English is required. 

 

Jamaican nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. 

 

Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs. The applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalists will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. ACDI/VOCA will never request payment or charge a fee to apply for any position. 

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