Historique

UNDP Bangladesh’s Early Recovery Facility (ERF) promotes national ownership of the post disaster early recovery process through the fullest possible engagement of national and local authorities in the planning, execution and monitoring of recovery actions with UNDP assistance. It mobilizes resources to prepare, plan, and implement interventions to ensure that people affected by disasters recover and seek development gains.  ERF supports national and local government in developing policies and plans for full recovery. Such support will is provided through systematic assessment of recovery needs, coordination amongst various agencies, preparation of an early recovery plan / framework, and human resource support wherever necessary. ERF promotes equity, social inclusion, and transparency in promoting recovery policies and plans. It advocates people’s participation in recovery planning, and promote policies and programmes which do not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, etc. ERF supports and strengthens the Early Recovery Network and Early Recovery Cluster in Bangladesh, an overall recovery preparedness planning, and advocates for the allocation of resources in support of early recovery activities.

UNDP recognizes that there are several agencies, from both the UN system and NGO sector, which have extensive experience and operational capacity in the area of recovery. ERF does not seek to replace the existing capacity with its own. ERF builds on the national and local capacity for recovery, and highlights the need for recovery programmes through its advocacy and knowledge management. ERF strives to ensure that recovery assistance is available to those who need it most, that there are no significant gaps in the overall recovery programme, and various sectors are adequately represented and harmonized.

The Shelter Specialist will work under the direct supervision on the Project Manager. The Shelter Specialist works in close collaboration with UNDP Country Office operational units, as well as a wide range of other disaster management related stakeholders.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Description of tasks:

Under the direct supervision of Project Manager the Shelter Specialist  will undertake the following tasks:

A) Planning and implementation of recovery projects:

• Participate in needs assessments after events or disasters in the context of UNDP's cluster lead and coordination role for Early Recovery and Shelter clusters,
• Planning and implementation of shelter/infrastructure/technical aspects of recovery projects,
• Cooperation in impact assessments of recovery projects,
• Documentation of best practice in the shelter/infrastructure sector,
• Develop action plans to ensure timely and effective delivery of shelter support and other program components.
• Assigning roles and responsibilities among partners and other stakeholders,
• Assist local administrations and implementing partners to set priorities in the reconstruction and recovery programs, considering available resources and limited timeframes for implementation,
• Assist the local authorities on the technical project elaboration, the supervision of ongoing construction works, and the technical acceptance/handover of realized projects, in order to work with regular legal and professional standards.
• Follow effective monitoring mechanism for shelter related and other support delivery and progress mapping,
• Supervise the implementation and ensure adherence to common guidelines for identification of beneficiaries, the standards for reconstruction, new construction and other program components, as well as for implementation procedures,
• Provide managerial oversight to smooth implementation of UNDP assisted recovery and reconstruction projects in disaster –affected areas, with special focus on shelter related issues,
• Produce and regularly submit progress reports on projects. Consolidate reports and provide feedback on the findings/recommendations of reports provided by implementing partners and other sources.

B.Collaboration in Bangladesh Cluster / DER framework:

• Technical support to Shelter Cluster:

            - Provide input to Shelter Cluster in terms of planning and implementation of Shelter Cluster work plan,

             - Inventory and analysis of past shelter work in Bangladesh (including UNDP’s work),

            - Develop and strengthen partnerships with relevant institutions (GO/NGO) , universities and experts involved in shelter programs,

            - Strategic conceptualization and policy support for disaster resilient shelter relevant in the context of different hazards in Bangladesh,

• Participate in the UNDAF Pillar 5 (Disaster Management and Climate Change Thematic Group) as relevant.
• In the context of development - oriented early recovery, contribute in instituting “sheltering as a process” under the disaster risk management practice area,
• Develop and promote a more systematic policy approach in disaster induced shelter management in Bangladesh,
• Through consultation with stakeholders contribute to build up dialogue and partnership with relevant agents in the development context, such as civil society, NGOs, private sector actors, institutional and multi-institutional partners, etc.,
• In the context of policy development, institute and advocate for a more gender sensitive shelter development and management system,
• Organize and manage consultative meetings with relevant government agencies/ departments, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders to finalize action plans to ensure effective delivery of shelter related supports,
• Provide technical input in the management of Shelter Cluster on behalf of UNDP,
• Contribute to develop demonstration models of hazard specific disaster resilient habitat, as appropriate,
• Create awareness among Disaster Management Committees (DMC’s) across levels on relevant aspects of disaster resilient shelter,
• Conduct comprehensive and participatory needs assessments involving affected communities, local government authorities, implementing partners, with special emphasis on the shelter needs from immediate to long term.

C) UNDP organizational and procedural support:

• Support improvement of shelter/early recovery relevant procurement processes,
• Participate as relevant in UNDP Emergency Core Group and assist to elaborate appropriate disaster preparedness and SURGE mechanisms and expert resource deployment systems for disaster situations,
• Participate in technical and financial evaluation committees for bids, and proposals as required
• Address the immediate shelter needs of the disaster affected population and enable them to return to their homes.
• Contribute to economic recovery and restoration of livelihoods by boosting construction activities and rebuilding infrastructure, work places, etc. destroyed or affected by disaster
• Support policy development and adoption of relevant practice and procedures for long - term rehabilitation and reconstruction of housing, infrastructure and other relevant sectors in Bangladesh
• Provide input to the Bangladesh Shelter Cluster in development of structural mitigation measures to improve the resistance of structures to future disasters.

Summary of Key Functions:

• Support to ERF's mandate to deliver outputs and outcomes in the Early Recovery sector, as required through the unit's mandate, and strengthen UNDP's capacity and ability to address technical issues in development, planning and implementation of Disaster-Risk-Reduction/Early Recovery related projects.
• Ensure that program activities are done in a manner so that result based output is achieved.
• Develop high quality project reports of UNDP’s early recovery and emergency programme

Evaluation will take place on the base of achievement of pre-defined specific objectives of this function, and the incumbent's contribution to ERF's delivery and impact of results.

Impact of Results:

• The Shelter Specialist will ensure a results-based system is in place to tap key results that contribute towards the project Outputs and Outcomes.

Compétences

Corporate Competencies:

• Promotes UNDP’s values and ethical standards (tolerance, integrity, respect, results orientation, impartiality)
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Management and Leadership:

• Work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Provides inspiration and leadership to project staff as well as all the partners

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

• Capability to engage in team-based management, experience of leading workshops and being a resource person
• Ability to undertake results-based management and reporting
• Ability to oversee timely project implementation and to provide the necessary trouble
• shooting to keep project implementation on schedule
• Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change

Knowledge Management and Learning:

• Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners
• Respectful and helpful relations with all UN/UNDP staff

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Relevant/Related field at Masters level (preferable to have disaster management  experience).

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience including 3 years in the field of construction and rehabilitation of emergency, transitional and permanent shelter with international organizations. Experience in Project Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.
• Experience in the usage of construction/engineering and designing software and office software packages advantageous to monitoring.

Knowledge and skills:

• Ability to think clearly and analytically
• Ability to plan own work, setting priorities and completing it under pressure or when faced with competing demands
• A sound knowledge of monitoring settlement improvement activities (housing, embankment rehabilitation etc.) for poor communities
• Excellent in report writing and communication skills (verbal and written) in English and Bangla
• Ability to use Microsoft Office for reporting, and presentation

Personal qualities:

• A strong commitment to gender sensitive, inclusive and pro-poor development works
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team
• Consultative and empowering working style and willingness to learn from others
• Willingness to travel as required

Language Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken English and Bangla