Director – Technical Assistance

About CDRI

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is a global partnership of national governments, UN agencies, multilateral development banks, private sector, and academic institutions. It aims to promote the resilience of infrastructure systems against climate and disaster risks to ensure sustainable development.

Strategic Context

CDRI’s Strategic Work Plan 2023–2026, CDRI focuses on:

• Building a strong coalition with global leadership.
• Advancing research and peer learning to promote risk-informed policies.
• Enhancing the capacity of governments, private enterprises and communities to implement resilient infrastructure and recovery programmes at scale.

The CDRI Secretariat, based in New Delhi, coordinates and implements the Coalition’s strategic priorities and activities.

Role Summary

CDRI seeks a dynamic and highly qualified individual to serve as Director – Technical Assistance, leading and managing CDRI’s multi-sectoral technical team across critical infrastructure sectors including transport, power, telecommunications, and water. The role involves strategic and technical leadership to shape the Coalition’s infrastructure resilience initiatives and to integrate resilience measures into planning, design, and implementation globally.

The Director will also guide the development of technical frameworks, standards, risk assessments, and knowledge products, and will play a vital role in capacity development, quality assurance, and external engagement.

1. Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and mentor a cross-sectoral technical team.
• Guide infrastructure resilience initiatives with technical innovation.
• Ensure alignment of sectoral programmes with CDRI’s strategic goals.

2. Technical Strategy & Standards Integration

• Lead the adoption of international codes and performance-based design principles.
• Ensure scientific and technical credibility in technical outputs and guidelines.
• Review frameworks, assessments, and project designs to uphold quality.

3. Programmatic Engagement

• Oversee implementation of programs aligned with Strategic Outcome 3.
• Integrate technical inputs into programme development and budgeting.
• Collaborate with member states, MDBs, technical partners, and sectoral agencies.

4. Capacity Development & Knowledge Exchange

• Spearhead technical learning initiatives and training modules.
• Promote global knowledge exchange through CDRI forums and expert committees.
• Publish guidance documents and sector-specific resilience tools.

5. Quality Assurance & Monitoring

• Develop internal QA protocols for technical deliverables.
• Track innovations and trends in resilient infrastructure practices.
• Monitor outputs against strategic KPIs and technical standards.

6. Management & Representation

• Contribute to programme and project management at Secretariat level.
• Engage in donor reporting and strategic consultations.
• Represent CDRI at high-level international dialogues on infrastructure resilience.

Qualifications

• Master’s in engineering, infrastructure planning, water/transport/energy/telecom systems, or disaster risk management. International education is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including 6+ years in senior international leadership roles.
• Demonstrated expertise across at least two infrastructure sectors (e.g. energy, transport, water, telecommunications).
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams and large-scale resilience programmes.
• International project experience across at least 5 countries and 2 UN geographic regions is required for international hire eligibility.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in infrastructure resilience, climate adaptation, DRR, and hybrid engineering approaches.
• Strong understanding of global frameworks: Sendai Framework, SDGs, and Paris Agreement.
• Proven track record of engaging governments, MDBs, UN bodies, and technical institutions.
• Familiarity with GIS, hazard modelling, and infrastructure risk analytics tools.
• Excellent strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience with international funding proposals and donor engagement.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English (oral and written) is essential.
• Proficiency in additional UN languages is an asset.

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