Building Resilience: UNDP’s Role in Crisis Response and Expert Practitioner Opportunities

Building Resilience: UNDP’s Role in Crisis Response and Expert Practitioner Opportunities

In times of crisis, reducing and managing risks is essential for the well-being of communities. To achieve this, humanitarian and development actors must integrate resilience-building and recovery strategies into crisis response efforts.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) plays a pivotal role in these endeavors by swiftly deploying on the ground when crises strike and connecting humanitarian response with long-term recovery goals.

UNDP’s Contribution to Crisis Response

UNDP’s presence immediately after a crisis is instrumental in providing timely and effective support to affected communities.

By leveraging its expertise and resources, UNDP facilitates the implementation of resilience-building initiatives to mitigate the impact of disasters and conflicts.

Additionally, the organization’s approach to linking humanitarian response to long-term recovery ensures that affected populations receive ongoing assistance, empowering them to rebuild their lives and communities.

Expert Practitioner Opportunities

UNDP is currently seeking expert practitioners for various assignments, each geared towards addressing critical needs in crisis-affected regions. The available positions and their application deadlines are as follows:

• Project Associate (External, NB3)

Location: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Apply by: Jul-31-23

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• Commis Administratif (External, G4, FTA)

Location: Bamako, Mali

Apply by: Aug-1-23

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• Technical Officer – Socio-Economic Recovery (External, NPSA 8)

Location: Syrian Arab Republic

Apply by: Aug-1-23

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• Procurement Associate (External, G6)

Location: La Habana, Cuba

Apply by: Aug-1-23

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• Community Mobilization and Reintegration Specialist (External, NOC)

Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria

Apply by: Aug-2-23

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• Responsable des affaires humanitaires -NOB-UNOCHA-BAMAKO – (EXTENSION) (External, NOB)

Location: Bamako, Mali

Apply by: Aug-2-23

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• Responsable de l’Information Publique – FTA NOB – Bamako, Mali – UNOCHA (External, NOB)

Location: Bamako, Mali

Apply by: Aug-3-23

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• Procurement Analyst (External, P2)

Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Apply by: Aug-3-23

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• Programme Associate (External, G6)

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

Apply by: Aug-4-23

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