Background
Due to its geographical location, Myanmar faces high level of risks from a range of natural disasters including earthquakes, cyclones, floods, tsunamis and droughts. These in the past have impacted the country with grim consequences on development gains and live losses. The UNDP Myanmar current Country Programme (CPD 2018-2022) has a strong focus in reducing the associated risks of these natural disasters. With financial support from European Commission – European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), the Department of Disaster Management of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement in collaboration with UNDP is implementing a project, “Building resilience in earthquake prone areas in Myanmar through better preparedness and response”, in the most earthquake prone States/Regions (i.e. Chin, Kachin, Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago and Yangon).
Several activities have been outlined under the project including dissemination of earthquake awareness messages to Middle and High School children in schools in selected earthquake prone areas of the country. This will be conducted by a team of DRR Youth Volunteers and selected teachers in the target schools to raise awareness on what do before, during and after an earthquake. The team will be trained on appropriate earthquake awareness messages before the visit to the schools in the project areas.
To this end, UNDP Myanmar Country Office is seeking to recruit a National Consultant for a (30) man-days assignment spread over a period of 18weeks to adopt an existing training package on earthquake preparedness messages for DRR Youth Volunteers and teachers in close consultation with the Disaster Management Department (DDM) and UNDP. She/he will also conduct a training using the package developed. The consultant will further develop earthquake awareness materials (2) focusing on school children (Middle and High School) to be smoothly integrated into the Social Studies/Life Skills Curricula.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, Earthquake Resilience, guidance from the Chief Technical Advisor and closely working with the DRR Specialist, the consultant will adopt and develop a three-day training package on earthquake awareness messages in Myanmar language for DRR Youth Volunteers and teachers and 2 earthquake awareness materials targeting school children. She/he will conduct the trainings for the DRR Youth Volunteers and teachers using the package. Based on the training package and lessons arising from the trainings, she/he will further develop earthquake awareness materials (2) to be smoothly integrated into the Social Studies/Life Skills curricula. The consultant is expected to ensure high quality of deliverables under the assignment.
Development of the training package on Earthquake awareness messages
Based on the draft Facilitator’s Guide and power point presentation(PPTs) materials on Earthquake awareness, developed by UNDP in English Language, the consultant will prepare a three-day training package in Myanmar Language (PPTs and Facilitator’s Guide). She/he will ensure that the sessions address the related information on concept and safety measures of earthquakes as well as earthquake risk reduction in accordance to local context. The Consultant will submit the draft package to UNDP and DDM for review, incorporate the feedback and finalize the training package.
Earthquake awareness materials (2) focusing on school children.
The consultant will develop two earthquake awareness materials focusing on school children to be smoothly integrated into the Social Studies /Life Skills of the school curriculum and to disseminate in schools in the most earthquake prone states/regions. The development of the materials will be in close collaboration with DDM, UNDP and a focal point from the Ministry of Education to ensure that the content is in line with the school curriculum as well as addressing the desire needs. The awareness materials will be field tested before finalizing it.
Trainings for DRR Youth Volunteers and teachers
The consultant will conduct three-day training for DRR Youth Volunteers and teachers in each of the four States/Regions (Myitkyina_Kachin State, Hakha_Chin State/Monywa_Sagaing Region, Yangon Region, Mandalay Region) within the period, May-August 2018.
Expected Outputs and Deliverables
- Three-day training package on earthquake awareness/preparedness messages (PPTs and Facilitator Guide) for DRR Youth Volunteers in Myanmar Language;
- Two Earthquake awareness materials for school children.
- Facilitate and support in organizing the three-day training sessions for the DRR Youth Volunteers on earthquake awareness in each of the four States/Regions (namely: Yangon, Mandalay, Hakha_Chin/Monywa_Sagaing, Myitkyina_Kachin);
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Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
- Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP.
Technical competencies:
- Ability to provide guidance on implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization (ABS), including design and implementation of ABS and traditional knowledge policy and bioprospecting projects;
- Knowledge of environmental issues, NRM concepts, principles, and policies and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations;
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across a wide range of disciplines.
Functional competencies:
- Development and Operational Effectiveness:
- Ability to contribute to strategic planning, change processes, results-based management and reporting;
- Ability to lead formulation, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
- Ability to apply development theory to the specific country context to identify creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations.
Knowledge Management and Learning:
- Demonstrates practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues;
- Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of UNDP.
Client Orientation:
- Maintains relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
- Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills.
Professionalism:
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
- Excellent reporting skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education
Master’s Degree or higher in the field of Disaster Risk Management, Development Studies, Social Science, geography and any other related field.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of work experience related to Disaster Risk Management
Technical knowledge and experience on Earthquake related disaster management
Relevant experience and engagement in curriculum development and capacity building on DRR especially on earthquake disasters
Previous experience with UN agencies and/or other International Agencies is desirable
Competencies
- Good computer software skills including MS-Office and proficiency in Myanmar
Language requirement
- Excellent language proficiency in Myanmar and English