ARISE Consultant

Consultant Programme & Policy Finance & Economy

Overview

Prepare reports and events for the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction 2025.

You have:

• An advanced university degree in sustainable development, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, business management, international economic development, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with a minimum of 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of disaster risk reduction, sustainable development, climate change, or business administration or a related field is required.
• Experience in organizing and managing meetings, consultations, and other events, in the private and public sphere is required.
• Experience in research and analysis, programmes and project development and management, partnership development or a related area is required.
• Experience in running consultations and policy development processes with the private and financial sector is desirable.
• Experience in utilizing information and communication technologies is desirable.
• Experience using PowerBi is desirable.
• Experience in the private sector is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of Spanish, French or another UN official language is desirable.

Contract

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Result of Service

A report that highlights on-the-ground results from ARISE members in 2024; selected topical and innovative events for the ARISE Board Meeting and other UNDRR-supported private sector initiatives during the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025; developed and published communications content for UNDRR’s Intergovernmental Processes, Interagency Cooperation and Partnerships Branch; and assisted other related stakeholder and private sector events and other ad hoc meetings.

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

15 Feb - 14 Jul 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

Background: Background: 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 150 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 catalyzes action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with UN Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community. UNDRR thereby focuses particularly on ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive approach to disaster risk reduction, in raising awareness and engaging representatives of all relevant stakeholder groups in the strategy discussions. Background and Context: Economic growth and community well-being are directly impacted by disasters. As key members of communities and drivers of growth, private sector companies have an important role to play in reducing disaster risk. With threats to communities and economic livelihoods increasing, the private sector continues to grow its understanding of where to adapt and respond. To drive change and leadership from the business community, the ARISE Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies was started by UNDRR in 2015 as the mechanism to support the private sector to become a key partner in reducing disaster risk. It has grown to over 580 members and 31 networks across the world. As an outcome of the midterm review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Reduction, there is a need and appetite to increase private sector engagement, strengthen and learn lessons from ARISE and to equip it to effect change in how the private sector invests in a risk-informed sustainable future. The consultancy is focused on support to a number of concrete private sector engagement deliverables required in the first and second quarters of 2025. Responsibilities The consultant will be homebased reporting to the head of the Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement Unit and working under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer and Economic Affairs Officer, the consultant will be required to perform the following tasks: A report that highlights on-the-ground results from ARISE members in 2024. Design topical and innovative events for business engagement in DRR though the ARISE Board Meeting and UNDRR-supported private sector initiatives leading and on-site during the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 as well as support the preparation, execution, and reporting for these events. Develop and publish communication assets to increase visibility of the work UNDRR-supported initiatives to engage the private sector and the Intergovernmental Processes, Interagency Cooperation and Partnerships Branch. Support other partnerships and private sector events and ad hoc meetings/events (e.g. background documents, talking points, presentations, etc. primarily related to private sector engagement for disaster risk reduction).

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree in sustainable development, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, business management, international economic development, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with a minimum of 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of disaster risk reduction, sustainable development, climate change, or business administration or a related field is required; Experience in organizing and managing meetings, consultations, and other events, in the private and public sphere is required; Experience in research and analysis, programmes and project development and management, partnership development or a related area is required; Experience in running consultations and policy development processes with the private and financial sector is desirable; Experience in utilizing information and communication technologies is desirable; Experience in assessing information needs and providing appropriate, targeted information is desirable; Experience using PowerBi is desirable; Experience in the private sector is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Spanish, French or another UN official language is desirable.

Additional Information

Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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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