UNDP Jobs - 4968- Consultant: Early Recovery (ER) Sector Programme O

Consultant: Early Recovery (ER) Sector Programme Officer

Location :

LILONGWE, MALAWI

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

11-Jun-2008

Application Deadline :

05-Jun-08 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Duration of Initial Contract :

64 Days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

64 Days

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Department of Disaster Management (DoDMA) led flood assessments undertaken during February 2008, recommended both that immediate action should be taken to address urgent humanitarian needs and that early recovery strategies should be formulated and implemented particularly to address the needs of those in areas that experienced extensive damage. The Consultant will advise and coordinate the implementation of UNDP’s post-flood early recovery programme. This aims to meet the early recovery needs of households in specific flood-affected areas and build on previous support to DoDMA, District Assemblies, UN agencies and civil society partners in the area of early recovery planning

Duties and Responsibilities

The Consultant will support the activities of DoDMA, District Assemblies, UN agencies and civil society organisations in the implementation of this programme with the following objectives:

In collaboration with the UN RC office, support the establishment of an effective coordination mechanism for early recovery, integrated into developing humanitarian response coordination mechanisms.
Support the development of ER programmes through the strengthening of information collection, analysis and dissemination; and assessment and monitoring functions.
Facilitate the design of ER programmes within the broader humanitarian community.
Assist the UN RC in policy interface with Government, donors and civil society organisations regarding early recovery activities.

Competencies

Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage humanitarian and development programmes; manage and analyse information and produce clear and concise reports.
Excellent writing skills and Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience and understanding of humanitarian and development processes in Malawi.
Understanding of disaster risk reduction and early recovery and their application in development and humanitarian operations.

Required Skills and Experience

Masters Degree in Development or related field.
Five to ten years experience in humanitarian coordination, relief and development programming.
Experience of working directly with Government line Ministries; the UN system and NGOs.