DRRM-CCAM IT

We’re looking for a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management - Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (DRRM-CCAM) IT who can live and volunteer for 12 months in the Philippines.

• This assignment seeks to assist in developing accessible climate change-related trainings and educational content from the perspective of disaster risk reduction and management - climate change adaptation mitigation
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need experience in web or software development including database design and development
• You will be working alongside MDRRMO staff and occasionally with local communities

About the Partner Organisation 

The Local Government Unit of La Trinidad is in the capital town of Benguet and known as the Strawberry Capital of the Philippines and Salad Bowl of the North.  To date, LGU La Trinidad has over 606 employees with 319 permanent, 20 casuals, 240 job order and 10 GIP working at the 18 departments/ offices of the LGU one of which is the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO).

La Trinidad Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office is mandated to set the direction, develop, implement and coordinate disaster risk management programs of the La Trinidad Local Government Unit.

Recently they have digitalised their content and established an accessible website and mobile phone app and require more efficiencies in delivering educational programs and services in DRRM.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey, and we actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. Find out more.