Project Coordinator – UNDRR Disaster Preparedness (Latin America & Caribbean)

About the role

The Project Coordinator will support the implementation of two major regional initiatives – the UNDRR‑ECHO Disaster Preparedness Programme and the Early Warnings for All Initiative – across Latin America and the Caribbean. The role provides leadership, coordination and quality assurance to ensure alignment with UNDRR priorities, donor requirements and the Sendai Framework.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project planning, implementation, monitoring and financial oversight for the UNDRR‑ECHO Disaster Preparedness Programme and the Early Warnings for All Initiative across Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Coordinate regional and sub‑regional workstreams, ensure alignment with project objectives, indicators and workplans, and provide quality assurance for risk assessments, preparedness initiatives and early‑warning system activities.
• Serve as the primary focal point for partners such as DG‑ECHO, UN agencies, regional organisations and implementing partners, and support high‑level dialogues and EU‑LAC Memorandum of Understanding activities.
• Track progress against targets, prepare donor reports, strategic briefs and project updates, and promote visibility of results through websites, publications and social media.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change, Development Studies, Humanitarian Action, International Relations or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in project or programme management, with at least 5 years in disaster risk reduction, humanitarian action, preparedness, resilience or climate‑related programmes.
• Proven experience managing regional or multi‑country initiatives and coordinating multiple stakeholders and donor‑funded projects.
• Fluent English and Spanish.

What we offer

• Monthly living allowance of US$ 3,600 – US$ 4,050.
• Comprehensive UN Volunteer benefits including insurance, leave and other entitlements according to UNV Conditions of Service.