Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a non-profit faith-based organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat for Humanity is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in dignity and safety. HFHI Bangladesh (HFHI-B) country office is currently looking for interested and qualified candidates for the following position:

Specialist - Disaster Resilience and Recovery

The Specialist – Disaster Resilience & Recovery will lead the development and strengthening of Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh’s capacity to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from housing-related disasters.

The position will support implementation of organization’s own investment through disaster risk assessment, resilient housing design, emergency response planning, staff capacity building, strategic partnerships, pilot implementation, resource mobilization, and development of scalable disaster resilience and recovery systems.
The Specialist will work closely with internal teams, government agencies, NGOs, donors, financial institutions, communities, and Habitat for Humanity Asia-Pacific Office to strengthen organizational readiness and deliver faster, safer, and more effective housing solutions for disaster-affected and vulnerable communities.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Disaster Resilience Strategy & Capacity Building

• Lead development and implementation of HFHI-B’s disaster resilience and recovery strategy and roadmap.
• Strengthen organizational capacity on disaster risk reduction, resilient housing, preparedness, and recovery.
• Develop and implement the workplan linked to the approved investment, milestones, budget, and results.
• Conduct staff training and coordinate technical mentoring, simulations, and capacity-building support.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, guidelines, and training materials for disaster preparedness and response.

2. Disaster Risk Assessment & Resilient Housing

• Conduct or coordinate disaster risk, vulnerability, and housing assessments in high-risk communities.
• Support development of hazard-resilient housing designs and construction/retrofitting approaches.
• Ensure disaster resilience, climate adaptation, and DRR principles are integrated into housing programs.
• Provide technical guidance on resilient housing standards, materials, and implementation approaches.

3. Emergency Response & Recovery

• Strengthen systems and protocols for rapid housing-related disaster response and recovery.
• Support emergency preparedness planning, response drills, and coordination mechanisms.
• Develop procedures for rapid deployment of housing recovery interventions following disasters.
• Coordinate with relevant government, NGO, community, and technical stakeholders during emergency response and recovery.

4. Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop partnerships with government agencies, local authorities, NGOs, community organizations, donors, and financial institutions.
• Support formal partnerships, MoUs, and coordination mechanisms for disaster response and recovery.
• Represent HFHI-B in relevant national and regional disaster resilience, climate adaptation, and DRR platforms.
• Facilitate access to technical expertise, early-warning information, resources, and recovery funding.

5. Program Development & Pilotin

• Lead development and implementation of at least two pilot disaster-resilient housing programs.
• Support community-based preparedness activities, resilient housing construction/retrofitting, and response drills.
• Monitor pilot performance and incorporate community feedback and lessons learned.
• Develop a scalable and replicable disaster resilience and recovery framework for wider implementation.

6. Resource Mobilization & Financial Sustainability

• Identify funding opportunities related to disaster resilience, climate adaptation, emergency response, and housing recovery.
• Work with RD&SP to develop proposals, concept notes, investment cases, and partnership opportunities.
• Contribute to mobilizing external funding for disaster resilience and recovery initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to leverage partner resources and improve cost efficiency and sustainability.

7. Risk Management, Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor technical, operational, financial, regulatory, partnership, and reputational risks related to disaster resilience and recovery activities.
• Track key performance indicators, including response preparedness, resilient housing outputs, partnership milestones, resource mobilization, and program impact.
• Prepare regular reports on investment expenditure, program progress, pilot results, risks, and resource mobilization.
• Provide quarterly updates for Finance Budget Reviews and management/AP review processes.
• Document and share lessons learned, evidence, and good practices to support scaling and institutionalization.

7. Active support, role modelling, and adherence to the Habitat for Humanity’s Values and Safeguarding Commitment

• Habitat for Humanity’s Values:
• Humility - We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
• Courage - We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
• Accountability - We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.

Safeguarding Commitment: Habitat Bangladesh requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Education

• Master’s degree in disaster management, disaster risk reduction, climate change, environmental science, civil engineering, architecture, development studies, international development, or related subjects.
• Professional training or certification in disaster risk management, climate adaptation, resilient housing, emergency response, or related fields will be considered an advantage.

2. Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in disaster risk reduction, disaster management, emergency response, resilient housing, climate adaptation, recovery programming, or related areas.
• Experience in disaster-resilient housing design/implementation, community-based disaster preparedness, emergency response coordination, or recovery programs will be considered an advantage.
• Experience working with government agencies, NGOs, donors, financial institutions, and community organizations will be an advantage.

3. Competencies

• Strong knowledge of disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, emergency response, housing resilience, and recovery approaches.
• Ability to conduct disaster risk and vulnerability assessments and translate findings into practical housing solutions.
• Strong project management, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and partnership-building skills.
• Ability to develop SOPs, training materials, response plans, and scalable program frameworks.
• Good understanding of monitoring, evaluation, risk management, and resource mobilization.
• Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with digital collaboration and disaster-risk mapping tools is an advantage.
• Demonstrates respect, inclusiveness, accountability, and sensitivity to diversity.

Salary and Benefit:

The expected salary range for the position is BDT 85,000–110,000 per month. In addition, the selected candidate will be entitled to other applicable benefits, including Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity Fund (GF), festival bonuses, insurance coverage, and other benefits in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable labour laws of Bangladesh.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

If you feel that your qualification and experience match with our requirements, and you share a commitment to Habitat’s values and vision, please download and forward completed HFHI-B’s Job Application Form along with the CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 14 November 2026. Please note the application form is required to be completed in full and that incomplete applications will not be considered. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

* Our organization is committed to promote equal opportunities for women and men from different caste, ethnic and religious backgrounds and encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for all our positions.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Telephone enquiries or any form of persuasion will lead to disqualification.

Habitat for Humanity is opposed to any form of discrimination, exploitation, and abuse, including slavery, coerced conscription, prostitution, trafficking of persons for any purpose, vulnerable adult, or child abuse, and dangerous or exploitive child labor. In the design and implementation of programs and policies, we seek always to work without bias, to do no harm and to reduce (rather than contribute to) the consequences of discrimination, exploitation, and abuse.  Alongside, appointment of selected candidates would be conditional upon a successful background check and clearance of references and the identity of the candidates will be verified.