Consultant, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy & Action Plan Development

Overview

The consultant will support the development of inclusive, risk-informed Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies and Action Plans to enhance disaster resilience in Lao PDR.

Tasks Summary

• Lead and coordinate the technical development of Provincial DRR Strategies and Action Plans.
• Prepare an inception report detailing methodology, work plan, timeline, and stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct inception meetings with DSW, UNDRR, and national stakeholders.
• Coordinate with DSW focal points, UNDRR, and key partners.
• Conduct desk reviews of national and provincial policies, hazard and risk data, and disaster loss information.
• Support the creation of province-specific risk profiles.
• Facilitate provincial-level consultations with PDMCs, sectoral offices, and district authorities.
• Support and participate in field visits to validate risk information and strategic priorities.
• Lead the drafting of Provincial DRR Strategies and Action Plans for five selected provinces.
• Ensure integration of early warning systems, anticipatory action, preparedness, response, gender equality, disability, and social inclusion.
• Ensure alignment with national DRR strategy, disaster management law, and NSEDP priorities.
• Support the organization and facilitation of provincial validation workshops.
• Revise and finalize draft strategies based on feedback.
• Prepare final versions for submission and endorsement by Provincial Governors.

Experience Requirements

• At least 7 years of professional experience in disaster risk reduction, climate risk management, or related fields is required.
• Experience in developing DRR strategies, action plans, or policy documents at national or subnational level is required.
• Experience working with government institutions in Lao PDR or similar contexts is desirable.
• Experience in national DRR frameworks and subnational planning processes is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree in disaster risk management, climate change, environmental science/management, development studies, or related fields is required.
• A first-level university degree with at least 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in Laotian and English languages is required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 1 Apr 26–31Mar 27

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