HRVA DRR Mitigation Expert

Position: HRVA DRR Mitigation Expert

Location: Mumbai

About Palladium:

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.

Project Overview: Project Management Unit for Technical Support and Implementation of Comprehensive Disaster Planning, Mitigation, Management and Response for Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Government of Maharashtra

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead coordination and execution of DRR initiatives at state and district levels.
• Provide strategic advisory and technical guidance for project design and implementation.
• Conduct HRVCA studies and support structural and non-structural mitigation planning.
• Collaborate with techno-legal experts to enhance disaster-related policies and frameworks.
• Facilitate partnerships with government departments, academic institutions, and research bodies.
• Support integration of DRR and CCA measures into development plans and schemes.
• Guide junior team members in data management and reporting.
• Develop tools, training materials, and knowledge products for capacity building.
• Monitor and report on progress of state mitigation action plans.
• Organize community exposure visits and promote cross-sectoral learning.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Advanced degree in Disaster Management, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in DRR, climate adaptation, or public sector project implementation.
• Strong understanding of HRVCA methodologies, policy analysis, and institutional frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status. Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding:

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Disclaimer:

Palladium operates a rigorous, multi-stage selection process for all vacancies. Submission of an application does not guarantee advancement at any stage, the receipt of an offer, or onboarding to the specified role.