Disaster Risk Financing Specialist

Miyamoto International (“Miyamoto”) is in business to make the world a better, safer place. Miyamoto is a global multi-hazard engineering and disaster risk reduction firm that provides resiliency expertise that sustains industries and safeguards communities around the world. We work with governments, international development banks, UN agencies, NGOs and other partners in the international development and humanitarian assistance sector to help communities build resilience to natural disasters.

We are currently seeking a Disaster Risk Financing Specialist for an anticipated disaster risk reduction project, USAID Support to the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) Program in India. This is a 5-year-long program. The position is contingent upon Miyamoto International, Inc. being selected for an award. This position is subject to and contingent upon USAID approval of candidates put forth for consideration by Miyamoto International, Inc.

Only applicants based in New Delhi, India (or surrounding areas) will be considered.

Objective of this position:

To conceptualize, initiate, design, and implement projects, technical support and research activities relating to disaster risk financing of infrastructure sectors.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of disaster risk finance related projects and knowledge products in line with the aims of CDRI.
• Identify and draw on relevant experience and innovation from countries in terms of financing and budgeting DRR mainstreaming in infrastructure and diversifying funding streams – tools of different financing sources (ex-ante and ex-post, formal and informal, public and private), especially through strengthened Public Private Partnership (PPP) and innovative financing for DRR in infrastructure, and evidence in resultant resilience building at sub-national level.
• Study global best practice and Innovation in disaster risk finance and identity opportunities of adapting and transferring such practices in various contexts.
• Examine institutional gaps and needs for the development of financial regulation of disaster management funds world-wide.
• Coordinate closely with government agencies, development partners, insurance companies and other relevant stakeholders concerning disaster risk financing activities and maintain up- to-date information on their activities and programs.
• Support projects of CDRI from a risk financing and risk transfer lens.
• Develop linkages with national and international institutions of excellence working on issues related to disaster risk financing.
• Development and dissemination of a repertoire of risk financing/ guidance products.

Qualifications:

Post-Graduate qualification in Actuarial Sciences, Economics, Commerce, Financial Management, or Business Administration, with specialization in Finance. PhD in a relevant subject will be preferred.

Experience:

10-15 years of overall experience with at least 4 years of leadership in Disaster Risk Finance/ Insurance regulatory organization/ Insurance sector/ Microfinance sector.