Emplois au PNUD - 55596- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Recovery Advisor

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Recovery Advisor

Lieu :

Dushanbe, TADJIKISTAN

Type de contrat :

Individual Contract

Date de commencement :

11-May-2015

Date limite de candidature :

28-Apr-15 (Minuit New York, États-Unis)

Niveau du poste :

International Consultant

Durée du contrat initial

May - December 2015

Langues requises :

Anglais

Durée prévue de la mission :

60 calendar days within 8 months (within May - December, 2015)

Le PNUD s’engage à recruter un personnel divers en termes de genre, de nationalité et de culture. Nous encourageons de même les personnes issues des minorités ethniques, des communautés autochtones ou handicapées à postuler. Toutes les candidatures seront traitées dans la plus stricte confidentialité. Le PNUD ne tolère pas l’exploitation et / ou les atteintes sexuelles, ni aucune forme de harcèlement, y compris le harcèlement sexuel, et / ou toutes formes de discrimination. Tous/tes les candidats/tes selectectionnes /ées devront ainsi se soumettre à de rigoureuses vérifications relatives aux références fournies ainsi qu’à leurs antécédents.

Historique

Tajikistan, the poorest of the 15 members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (ex-USSR), is a disaster-prone nation in the heart of Central Asia. Mountainous and affected by widespread poverty, the country suffers from recurrent natural hazards like floods, mudflows and landslides. It is also situated in a seismic high-risk zone.

The most frequent hazards occurring in Tajikistan are avalanches and mud flows, followed by small-scale earthquakes, avalanches and floods. These natural hazards typically happen several times a year and their impact is local, affecting a few households, communities, villages and occasionally a larger part of a district. Many of these hazards are linked to spring thaw and precipitation and therefore occur mostly between March and June. In any given year, an average of 1,500 families is affected by such small to medium scale events. Though the loss of human lives is usually relatively small, the damage to infrastructure, family assets and livelihoods can be significant.

UNDP Tajikistan has invested in the development of a stronger and more effective disaster risk management capacity in Tajikistan. Since 2003 (inception phase) UNDP in Tajikistan is implementing a Disaster Risk Management Programme (DRMP) to address the issues of disaster preparedness, response, recovery and risk reduction. The Programme is now in its third phase to last from 2010 to 2015. Since the current programmatic framework is coming to an end, this year the evaluation of 2010-2015 intervention will be conducted and new Programme document to be developed covering 2016-2021 period.

In 2010, UNDP jointly with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) established a Monitoring and Early Warning System (MEWS), which is a multi-faceted monitoring and warning system covering natural and socioeconomic hazards affecting Tajikistan which supports the timely provision of humanitarian assistance by the Government and the humanitarian community. MEWS uses an integrated approach to monitoring and warning of potential emergencies caused both by natural and socio-economic factors. A MEWS Working Group under leadership of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) and with the support of UNDP’s Disaster Risk Management Programme consists of experts from 17 governmental ministries and agencies. Considering effectiveness of MEWS in data collection, analysis and projecting the potential risks in energy, food security, health, weather and economic sectors, MEDT requested UNDP to expand this structure and establish Regional MEWS in Khatlon. Thus, in September 2014, RMEWS was established and functioning in Kurgan-Tyuber, covering the entire Khatlon province (for details, please visit http://www.untj.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=386&Itemid=838).

To support country’s DRR integration policies, in 2012, UNDP supported the Government in establishment of National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction. The Platform consists of sixteen state line ministries and agencies chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister. Since then, the Platform convened four official meetings, while it’s Expert Group, which consists of relevant members of the Platform held more frequent meetings. Although, established and functional for over one and a half year, the National Platform lacks expertise and capacities to ensure development and implementation of disaster risk reduction integration projects at both national and local levels.

Disaster Risk Management and to larger extent Disaster Risk Reduction in Tajikistan is managed through Rapid Emergency Assessment and Coordination Team (REACT), Tajikistan’s Disaster Risk Management Partnership comprising the government, civil society, donors, NGOs, the Red Crescent Society of Tajikistan and United Nations agencies. REACT is co-chaired by the Chairman of the Committee of Emergency Situations (CoES) and the UN Resident Coordinator (UN RC).

REACT brings together over 40 different agencies and enables information exchange and coordination through frequent meetings – and development and dissemination of Situation Reports, damage, needs and assistance updates via web-site and email exchange.

In 2013-2014, REACT underwent some changes that focused at revising its main objectives, secretariat functions, regional REACT groups, Rapid Response Teams, its Steering Committee and etc. While the revision reflected some changes in technical areas of REACT, overall, the suggested changes to the REACT structure did not influence REACT’s main objectives, which encompasses coordination of disaster risk reduction, relief, response and recovery (for more details, please visit http://www.untj.net/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=category&id=129:react-strategic-documents&Itemid=746&lang=en).

Devoirs et responsabilités

UNDP Disaster Risk Management Programme is seeking for an International Consultant, who, in coordination with the UNDP Disaster Risk Management Programme Manager and in close coordination of the UNDP CO Programme Analyst, will bear responsibility for developing new programme document of UNDP DRMP, proposals on DRR policy dialogue and new strategy on DRR for UNDP Disaster Risk Management Programme.

An International Consultant is expected to undertake following tasks:

Capacity building and DRR coordination, including:

Support UNDP DRMP’s efforts in implementing capacity building plan for the National Platform for DRR and its Expert Group on DRR by conducting at least two trainings on DRR and recovery with specific sessions on incorporating gender considerations into DRR and recovery.

Strategic Advisory support, which includes:

Organize and facilitate national consultations to identify national priorities for National Disaster Risk Management Strategy (NDRMS) beyond 2015 considering post 2015 Framework for Action (WCDRR);
Based on results of consultations and WCDRR in Sendai, provide technical advisory services to CoES and UNDP DRMP, leading to the development of the new National DRR Strategy for 2016-2021;
Provide technical advisory services to CoES and UNDP DRMP, to incorporate DRR into new National Development Strategy 2016-2030 and mid-term development strategy, leading to the development of the new National DRR Strategy for 2016-2021.

Programme and Project formulation, including:

Conduct evaluation of 2010-2015 programmatic phase of UNDP DRMP and develop new Programme Document for 2016-2021;
Development of proposals on DRR policy dialogue and integration of DRR with other sectors (water, livelihood, etc.) based on potential donors area of interest.

Compétences

Functional competencies:

Thorough knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related to disaster management;
Recognized expertise in the disaster risk reduction and excellent understanding of IASC systems, (coordination) tools and procedures;
Familiarity with DRR and Recovery policies in CIS would be an asset;
Conceptual thinking and analytical skills;
An independent, reliable, responsible self-motivator able to work under time pressure;
Excellent communication, team-building and diplomatic skills to develop partnerships.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standard;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UN;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Academic Qualifications:

Advanced university degree in political science, natural sciences, sociology, law, international relations, public administration, or other relevant field; or
An equivalent combination of education and extensive relevant professional experience in a related area;

Years of experience:

At least 10 years of demonstrated progressive professional experience in disaster risk management/disaster risk reduction at the international level; high-level interactions and inter-agency coordination;
Of which at least 5 years of experience in a similar professional role (i.e. technical advisor or project manager);
Professional experience in developing programme/project documents on disaster risk reduction and recovery.

Languages:

Fluency in English is a must;
Fluency in Russian will be considered an asset.

Application Procedure:

Please follow the link to the Individual Consultant Procurement Notice: