Regional Rapid Outbreak Response Roster

Provide high-quality technical or operational advice within the assigned roster category during outbreak responses.

• Work under government leadership and through existing national, subnational, and regional systems.
• Coordinate effectively with ADPC, partners, and government authorities.
• Produce concise, evidence-based deliverables within agreed timelines.
• Transfer knowledge through mentoring, coaching, and joint implementation.

This role strengthens regional preparedness and rapid response to infectious disease outbreaks across Asia and the Pacific, contributing to safer communities and sustainable development through disaster risk reduction.

• Advanced degree in relevant field (or bachelor's with 4 years additional experience for non-clinical senior roles).
• Senior track: at least 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 in health emergencies; practitioner track: at least 4 years, including 2 in outbreak response.
• Experience with government institutions and multisectoral partners.
• Excellent English communication and report-writing skills; relevant Asian languages an asset.
• Availability for short-notice deployment and remote assignments.

Compensation and benefits are provided as per ADPC policies, including travel, daily subsistence allowance, accommodation, visa, and communications during official missions.

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is an autonomous international organization established in 1986, dedicated to disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific, with a vision of safer communities and sustainable development.