Lead Specialist – Transport Sector Resilience Expert

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.

Objective of the Position

The Lead Specialist – Transport Sector Resilience Expert will lead the design and implementation of technical assistance and capacity-building initiatives to enhance the resilience of transportation infrastructure systems—including roads, railways, airways, and waterways—across CDRI’s member countries.

Reporting Line

Reports to the designated Director or per CDRI’s approved organizational structure.

1. Technical Assistance

• Lead the formulation and execution of technical assistance initiatives for resilient transportation infrastructure.
• Conduct and manage technical studies and risk assessments focused on physical risks to transport systems from climate and natural hazards.
• Promote integration of disaster- and climate-resilient design in transport infrastructure planning, construction, and management.
• Identify and address gaps in codes, standards, and practices related to transport resilience.
• Facilitate the mobilization of experts and financial resources to support resilience initiatives.
• Promote life-cycle resilience across all infrastructure phases, from planning to decommissioning.
• Coordinate with government agencies, donors, insurers, and private sector stakeholders on disaster-resilient transportation systems.

2. Capacity Building

• Develop and deliver training and awareness programs for professionals in the transport sector.
• Prepare technical guidance notes, case studies, and policy recommendations.
• Partner with national and international institutions for joint learning and knowledge exchange.
• Collaborate with global standard-setting organizations on codes and guidelines for transport resilience.

3. Programme Management and Engagement

• Lead and contribute to project design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Support reporting to governing bodies and funding partners.
• Represent CDRI at regional and global platforms related to resilient transportation infrastructure.
• Participate in internal and external stakeholder consultations and document proceedings.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in planning, designing, and implementing transport infrastructure projects across air, road, rail, and water networks.
• Proficiency in project and risk management, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and resilience standards.
• Familiarity with life-cycle approaches to infrastructure management and procurement.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural teams.
• Knowledge of international frameworks such as the SDGs, the Sendai Framework, and the Paris Agreement.
• Prior experience working in international or multi-country organizations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in transportation engineering, civil engineering, transport economics/planning/finance, or related fields.
• International academic or professional experience is preferred.

Experience

• At least 10 years of experience in transport infrastructure projects, including 4 years in a leadership role.
• International project experience across at least 5 countries and 2 UN geographic regions is required for international hire eligibility.
• Proven experience in at least one of the following domains:
  • Airways Infrastructure
    • Planning and management of airports, heliports, and critical aviation assets.
    • Familiarity with ICAO, ACI World, IATA, EASA, and related standards.
    • Expertise in post-disaster airport recovery and climate-resilient design.
  • Waterways Infrastructure
    • Design and management of seaports, inland waterways, and maritime logistics systems.
    • Experience working with IMO, IAPH, PIANC, and national port authorities.
    • Integration of resilience measures in port and harbor operations.
  • Road and Railway Infrastructure
    • Planning, design, and operation of highways, railroads, and bridges.
    • Collaboration with IRF, PIARC, ITF, and national authorities.
    • Resilience-focused recovery and maintenance strategies for surface transport systems.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Proficiency in any other UN official language is an asset.

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