Field Officer – Disaster Risk Reduction (Gobi‑Altai)

About the role

World Vision is seeking a Field Officer to lead Disaster Risk Reduction, Anticipatory Action and resilience‑building activities in the Gobi‑Altai region of Mongolia. The role involves planning, implementing and monitoring projects that strengthen community preparedness for disasters and emergencies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage province‑level operational plans, conduct community participatory risk assessments and support disaster preparedness planning.
• Facilitate training for communities, schools and local partners on “Be Ready” modules, school safety frameworks and junior rescuer clubs.
• Coordinate Anticipatory Action interventions, procurement, logistics and distribution of project assets in line with donor and organisational standards.
• Monitor community conditions, collect performance data, conduct post‑distribution monitoring and ensure accountability mechanisms are in place.
• Strengthen partnerships with local authorities, humanitarian actors and schools to promote sustainable DRR and resilience outcomes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Project Management or Social Sciences.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive project management experience in humanitarian, DRR or climate‑adaptation projects, including budget and donor reporting.
• Intermediate or upper‑intermediate English proficiency and ability to travel up to 40 % of the time to remote, disaster‑prone areas.

Required skills

• Database management
• Electronic data collection
• Virtual communication platforms