National Project Coordinator for Somalia

Result of Service
This consultancy aims at improving the governance, understanding of risks and
the capacity to address disaster risks at national and local levels in Somalia
to better prepare for and respond to disasters, and reducing vulnerabilities,
loss of life and economic damages.
Work Location
Somalia
Expected duration
Five Months from ‎1 February - ‎30 June ‎2023
Duties and Responsibilities
Organizational Setting and Reporting
Created in December ‎1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk
Reduction (UNDRR) is
the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination
of efforts to reduce
disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of
the United Nations
and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed
countries. Led
by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for
Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over ‎100 staff located in its
headquarters in Geneva,
Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors,
analyses and
reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster
Risk Reduction
‎2015-‎2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and
catalyses
action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with
U.N. Member States
and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the
private sector,
parliamentarians and the science and technology community.

This consultancy position is based in Somalia. The consultant will work
directly under the
Deputy Chief of Office in Cairo.

The job is opened for candidates who are nationals of Somalia or have a valid
residency for the
duration of the assignment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the consultant will support the
implementation of the
"Disaster Risk Reduction Capacity Building" project in Somalia. The project
aims to improve
the governance, understanding of risks and the capacity to address disaster
risks at national and local levels in Somalia to better prepare for and
respond to disasters, reduce vulnerabilities, loss of life and economic
damages. The consultant will work closely with International Consultants,
implementing partners and UNDRR-Regional Office for Arab States to ensure
efficient and effective implementation of project activities.

The National project Coordinator will carry out the following duties:
* Coordinate all project-related activities and monitor progress as per the project action plans.
* Follow-up and ensure that activities are implemented in an effective and timely manner.
* Coordinate, maintain and initiate effective dialogue with key stakeholders at the local and national levels that are involved in the project implementation.
* Ensure effective communication between local and national governments, implementing partners and UNDRR.
* Facilitate consultations between the government, stakeholder groups and implementing partners on the national and local levels.
* Participate in all relevant meetings, field visits, workshops, and training activities planned and
organized under the project.
* Develop monthly updates on activities and submit to UNDRR-Regional Office for Arab States.
* Identify project opportunities, challenges and contribute to the refinement and adjustment of the project timeline, where necessary and under the supervision of UNDRR-ROAS.
* Ensure project best practices and lessons learned are captured and disseminated, complying with the quality requirements of UNDRR.
Qualifications/special skills
Education:
* Advanced university degree in Development, Environmental Affairs, or subjects related to Disaster Risk Management is required.
* A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:
* A minimum of ‎7 years of professional work experience in Disaster Risk Management or any related field is required.
* Experience and understanding of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction is required.
* Experience in research is required.
* Experience in policy and strategy design, disaster risk reduction legislation, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement is desirable.
Languages
- Fluency in both English and Somali (written and oral) is required.
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.