ACTED, an international non-profit NGO based in Paris, France, is seeking a Resilience and Community Disaster Risk Management Officer for its mission in Venezuela. This role is crucial for leading and executing activities aimed at strengthening local capacities, reducing community risk, and increasing resilience following the earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24, 2026.
The officer will concentrate efforts in the impacted area of Morón and surrounding municipalities in Carabobo state, focusing on immediate humanitarian assistance and fostering long-term sustainable growth in disaster-affected contexts.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) |
| Location | Carabobo, Venezuela |
| Region | Latin America |
| Open to | Not specified |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Stipend / Salary | Honorarios profesionales según la escala de la organización |
| Duration | 3 months with possibility of renewal |
| Application deadline | 02 November 2026 |
About the Position
The Resilience and Community Disaster Risk Management Officer will lead participatory design of community risk maps, establish and train Community Disaster Risk Management Committees, identify and implement community Early Warning Systems (EWS), and supervise community-level mitigation/resilience micro-projects. Key functions include technical design and planning, field implementation and supervision, capacity building and community innovation, and monitoring, reporting, and representation.
Eligibility
- Professional degree in Social Sciences, Risk Management, Civil Protection, Geography, Civil Engineering, Community Development, or related fields.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in implementing and coordinating development and recovery projects, preferably in humanitarian emergency contexts and international NGOs.
- Proficiency in international standards (Sphere Handbook, WASH FIT) and national regulations (COVENIN, official gazettes).
- Full availability for travel to communities affected by seismic events.
Benefits
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Documents Required
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How to Apply
- Register your application via the provided link: https://forms.gle/KHPjGg61SSPKGLuS9
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
