Vacancy: Project Officer (Community-led Landslide Resilience)

About GNDR

We are the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR), the largest global network of organisations committed to working together to improve the lives of people affected by disasters worldwide. Since being established in 2007, we have grown into a network of 1,965 member organisations across 131 countries, representing millions of people on the frontlines of hazards, climate change and mass displacement. Through transformative, evidence-led programming and powerful advocacy, we are driving climate action and disaster resilience alongside our members across the globe.

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional Project Officer to support the implementation of its Community-led Landslide Resilience project in Nepal and Ethiopia.

The Project Officer will play a key role in delivering the project across selected regions and countries of operation. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the post-holder will collaborate closely with the GNDR secretariat team, national implementing partners, GNDR members, relevant board members, consultants, and advisors.

This important position sits within a small yet impactful and innovative programme, requiring continuous and meaningful engagement with civil society organisations, local and national governments, and other stakeholders.

Overall scope of the role

The remit of this post will cover the following core responsibilities:

• Project implementation and coordination

• Monitoring, reporting and quality assurance

• Partner engagement and data management

• Capacity building and technical support

• Content development and knowledge sharing

• External representation and stakeholder relations

Additional tasks or responsibilities may also be assigned as they arise throughout the tenure of the project.

Candidate requirements

We are ideally looking for candidates who have the following core skills and experience:

• Proven track record working within international NGOs, civil society coalitions, and consortium-led programmes, ideally in diverse regional contexts
• Experience with building and maintaining trusted working relationships with civil society organisations preferably developed within the countries of interest
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Agile and adaptable in diverse, fast-paced environments; effective in both independent work and team collaboration, including cross-cultural communication and capacity building
• Diligent, conscientious, and detail-oriented with a proactive, innovative approach to identifying opportunities and improving processes
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and alignment to GNDR’s core values

Eligibility

We are accepting applications from candidates eligible to work in India or Kenya. Candidates will need to be able to travel internationally when necessary. 

Please note that all offers of employment at GNDR are conditional and subject to satisfactory background checks.

We welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the job specification below.

For a full Job Description and Person Specification please follow the link below.

Salary

We offer competitive salary and benefits based on the regional location.

This is a fixed-term two-year full time contract ending on 31 August 2027.

Start date

We would ideally like candidates to be available from 1 September 2025, to align with the project’s planned start. However, we recognise that availability may vary due to individual notice periods, and we are happy to accommodate some flexibility where possible.

How to apply

Please submit an up to date copy of your CV (max. two A4 pages) and a Cover Letter (max. one A4 page) outlining skills and experience relevant to the role by email to HR@gndr.org.  Please include in the subject of the email, the following: “Application for the Project Officer role”.

Please note that we are unable to accept incomplete applications.

If you have any questions or need to discuss any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at HR@gndr.org.

Closing date

Thursday 31 July 2025 

Please note: We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Due to the high number of applications that we expect to receive for this role we may not be able to provide individual feedback.

Interview

Week commencing 11 August 2025

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to creating a team that embodies the rich diversity of the society and communities we serve. Our commitment lies in cultivating an inclusive environment, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic circumstances, and individuals with disabilities. We celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives that every candidate brings and are dedicated to ensuring fair and equitable opportunities for all.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible for individuals of all needs and abilities. If you require any adjustments, please contact us at HR@gndr.org.

Find out more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 

Our benefits and wellbeing

At GNDR, we are committed to cultivating a happy and healthy working environment for all our staff.

We provide a competitive salary and benefits package across all of our locations. 

Find out more about our approach to wellbeing and our benefits.

Flexible working

In order to support and encourage a healthy work-life balance for our staff, we are happy to consider flexible working requests as part of our recruitment process.

If you have any questions on any of the above information or if you have any specific requirements that would enable you to participate more fully in the recruitment process,  please contact our recruitment team at HR@gndr.org.