Overview

Supports the implementation of disaster risk reduction initiatives in Africa, focusing on early warning systems and transboundary risk management.

Tasks Summary

• Supports implementation of the Africa Early Warning for All Action Plan and African Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Early Action System
• Facilitates knowledge exchange and triangular cooperation mechanisms
• Assists in developing and reviewing legal and institutional frameworks for disaster risk reduction stakeholders
• Participates in field missions and drafts mission summaries
• Contributes to identifying funding opportunities, preparing proposals, and monitoring projects
• Supports recruitment of technical experts
• Assists in designing and rolling out training for hydro-meteorological modelling and data platforms
• Undertakes outreach activities and liaises with stakeholders
• Promotes disaster risk-informed decision-making processes
• Supports organization of training workshops and seminars
• Represents UNDRR at inter-agency meetings and makes presentations
• Supports development of awareness campaigns for early warning messages
• Contributes to policy documents, reports, and publications
• Provides inputs for strategic papers, talking points, speeches, and presentations

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management, administration or related area is required
• Work experience in the establishment and operationalization of impact-based Early Warning Systems is required
• Experience in facilitating partnerships among disaster risk reduction/disaster risk management institutions and academia is desirable
• At least two (2) years of work experience in development and monitoring of work plans, procurement and financial reporting is desirable
• Work experience in the African region is desirable

Qualification Requirements

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, management, economics, physics, engineering, mathematics, environmental science, or a related field is required
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Languages Preferred: French