Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In a disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has been operating in Nepal since 2005, implementing programs in food security, agriculture, market development, financial services, youth engagement, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. We take a systems-based approach in our programming, with the aim of improving the lives and potential of vulnerable individuals and communities across Nepal.

Applications are invited from interested, committed and dynamic Nepali nationals for the following positions:

1. Position

Disaster Risk Management Specialist – Heat Lead -1

General position Summary: The Disaster Risk Management Specialist – Heat Lead will serve as Mercy Corps' technical lead on heat resilience, providing technical expertise and coordination to strengthen the management of extreme heat risks across programmes and partnerships in Nepal. The position will lead the design, implementation, and quality assurance of heat resilience interventions and support the integration of heat risk management into disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, health, urban planning, livelihoods, and resilience programming. The Heat Lead will strengthen heat governance, policy, planning, early warning systems, and sustainable financing while promoting gender equality, disability inclusion, and locally led approaches.

Required Qualification and skills: Master’s degree in Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, Geography, or a related field with at least 6 years of relevant experience disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation, resilience, or related fields, including at least 3 years of specific experience in heat resilience or extreme heat programming. The candidate should have demonstrated experience in developing and implementing Heat Action Plans and heat resilience strategies, with strong knowledge of heat risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, early warning systems, impact-based forecasting, and climate data interpretation.

For detailed Job description and to apply visit Mercy Corps Nepal Vacancies by COB August 26, 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the interview process.

Mercy Corps reserves the right to close the application before the deadline if a sufficient number of applications have been received and to extend the deadline if needed.

Mercy Corps promotes workforce diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

https://www.jobsnepal.com/disaster-risk-management-specialist-heat-lead-143651