UNDP Jobs - 6410- Consultant: Development of Disaster Risk Reduction

Consultant: Development of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Framework for Malawi

Location :

Lilongwe, MALAWI

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

29-Sep-2008

Application Deadline :

18-Sep-08 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Duration of Initial Contract :

18 days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

18 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

DoDMA, with support from UNDP, are in the process of developing a road-map for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), the formation of which will assist in the elaboration of the Disaster Risk Management component of the MGDS with a focus on policy and legislative development. The development of a framework for DRR is the first step in this process, and through a process of stakeholder consultation, aims to facilitate the development of consensus among principal stakeholders who have an interest in DRR related issues in . The development of the framework will support the application of DRR principles principally through the application of Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA), and the development of a shared vision, guiding principles and objectives for DRR based on a consideration of policy linkages and the institutional context.

Duties and Responsibilities

Literature and document review: DRR related policy, institutional and programming in ;
Development of a work shop schedule in collaboration with DoDMA, UNDP and ISDR. The workshop will be held over three and a half days. The first day will be for GoM stakeholders only and focus on sensitisation to DRR and the HFA; subsequent days will focus on the development of the framework for DRR with a wide range interested development partners and other stakeholders;
Development of a work shop report and recommended next steps
Development of the Framework for DRR in.

Competencies

Demonstrated understanding of disaster risk reduction policy and programming principles.
Demonstrated history of high level facilitation.
Demonstrated history of policy development and strategic development.

Required Skills and Experience

Masters Degree in development or related field.
Five to ten years experience in policy and strategy development and DRR.
Experience in policy dialogue and facilitation and the development of disaster risk management programmes.
Experience and understanding of humanitarian and development processes in.