The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), under the Government of India, is inviting applications for the position of Senior Consultant – Urban Flood Management. This is a golden opportunity for experienced professionals in flood risk, urban planning, or disaster management sectors to contribute towards strengthening India's disaster resilience.

🔍 Job Overview

• Position: Senior Consultant (Urban Flood Management)

• Vacancies: 1

• Location: NDMA Headquarters, New Delhi

• Engagement Type: Full-time consultancy

• Monthly Salary: ₹1,25,000 to ₹1,75,000 (based on qualifications and experience)

• Age Limit: 50 years (62 for retired Govt. officials)

🏙️ About the Role

Urban flooding is emerging as a serious challenge in India’s rapidly growing cities. Poor drainage, unplanned urbanization, and extreme weather events frequently lead to disasters. NDMA is seeking a domain expert who can:

• Develop national-level urban flood mitigation programmes

• Coordinate with States, Municipal Bodies, IMD, MoHUA, and others

• Set up early warning systems, risk monitoring, and urban flood databases

• Prepare and implement community-based solutions

• Lead technical publications, workshops, and training programs

📋 Key Responsibilities

• Advise on region-specific flood risk reduction approaches

• Develop strategies involving early warning, preparedness, and mitigation

• Support local governments in preparing urban flood management plans

• Recommend technological solutions and GIS-backed data tools

• Monitor and report progress regularly

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications:

• Master’s in Water Resources / Hydrology / Urban Planning / Disaster Management / Civil or Geotechnical Engineering / Environment / Geography / Geology / Architecture

Desirable:

• M.Phil./Ph.D. in relevant field

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in urban flood or related field

• Preference for field-based disaster risk reduction experience

• Research work (PhD/M.Phil) is counted towards experience

Skills Required:

• High-level communication & presentation skills

• Proficiency in GIS, databases, and spreadsheets

• Strategic thinking and ability to engage stakeholders

📍 Additional Info

• Reporting To: Concerned Member/JS/Advisor at NDMA

• Travel Required: Yes (field visits to flood-prone urban regions)

• Consultancy Term: Initially 3 years (extendable up to 5 years)

• Retired Central/State Govt. officers (Grade Pay ₹7,600+) can also apply

📆 Application Deadline & How to Apply

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📌 Apply Here: NDMA

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply directly through NDMA's recruitment portal or send applications as per the latest recruitment notice.

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📢 Why Join NDMA?

Working with NDMA gives you a front-row seat in shaping India’s disaster management policy at the national level. From technical leadership to hands-on implementation, this role offers a unique opportunity to make cities safer and more resilient.