Result of Service
• Logistic organization processes implemented and achieved in due time.
• EFDRR related communication ensured.
• EFDRR Roadmap training materials produced and implemented.
• EFDRR Roadmap steering committee established and coordinated. Work Location
Brussels
Expected duration
From 15th August until 31st December 2022, with possibility of extension upon needs and availability of resources. Duties and Responsibilities
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 recognizes the Global and Regional Platforms for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) as key mediums for its implementation, building on the pivotal role that they have played in supporting the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action.
Regional Platforms for Disaster Risk Reduction are multi-stakeholder forums that are dynamic forums for policy-makers, partners, experts and practitioners to announce initiatives, launch products, share information, promote campaigns and actions, monitor progress and provide evidence about disaster risk reduction.
The European Forum for DRR 2021 endorsed the Roadmap 2021-2030 which will guide and support European and Central Asian Member States and stakeholders for accelerating action for DRR and climate change adaptation. This Roadmap will be concretized through a number of support actions which will be facilitated or co-organized by UNDRR ROECA (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia.
The consultant will report to the Associate Programme Management Officer in charge of the EFDRR Roadmap implementation (European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction) and will support its related actions. The consultant will provide adequate support to UNDRR ROECA Office, Members States, partners and stakeholders in the implementation of the Roadmap and more specifically the organization of the Action Oriented Dialogues.
Main responsibilities include:
Support the logistic and substantive preparation of the events in coordination with host countries and partners.
Support the work of the associate programme management officer in relation with EFDRR process and EFDRR Roadmap implementation.
Support the UNDRR ROECA Office in its daily work and communication activities. Qualifications/special skills
Skills: • Analytical and writing skills;
• Excellent organization skills and a strong drive for results and conflict resolution;
• Good command of Information & Communication Technology;
• Proficient user of MSO applications.
Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree or equivalent experience in social sciences, education, national resource management, disaster risk management, social sciences, public relations or related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with a minimum of two years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience: A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in the field of disaster risk reduction, climate change, sustainable development or related fields is required. Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, leading and facilitating workshops and meetings is required.
Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is required, knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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