Consultant - Disaster Risk Reduction

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Brussels Classification of duty station: \[\[filter12\]\] Standard Duration of Assignement : \[\[filter13\]\] Job Family: Natural Sciences Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : 2 years Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 25/02/2024 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- **Background** UNESCO operates at the interface between natural and social sciences, education, culture and communication, playing a vital role in building a global culture of resilience. UNESCO assists countries in capacity building for management of disaster and climate risk, particularly supporting the Member States on 1) early warning systems; 2) safe critical infrastructures; 3) UNESCO designated sites risk prevention; 4) using Science, Technology and Innovation such as Artificial Intelligence and big data; 5) built safe environment; 6) risk governance; 7) nature-based solutions, and 8) post disaster response. **Purpose of the Assignment** The UNESCO Liaison Brussels Office together with UNESCO Disaster Risk Reduction Unit (UNESCO HQ, Paris) are leading capacity building and international cooperation actions in several Horizon Europe projects on disaster risk management and resilience, in particular: **NBSINFRA** (City nature-based solutions integration to local urban infrastructure protection for a climate resilient society) supports the enhancement of the local urban critical infrastructures protection against natural and man-made hazards through the Nature-based solutions co-design and co-creation for a climate change resilient society. NBSINFRA is a three-year project that started on 1 September 2023. Long Description ---------------- **RESILIAGE** (Advancing holistic understanding of community RESILIence and heritAGE drivers through community-based methodologies) enable a step-change in Disaster Risk Management and in the way research and practice deal with variation in aspects of society like culture, risk awareness, inclusion, socio-economic and geographical conditions by co-creating resilient communities through digital tools and soft solutions consolidated in a holistic and systemic approach. RESILIAGE is a three-year project that started on 1 September 2023. **SYNERGIES** (Innovating Preparedness by Leveraging SYNERGIES and Enhancing Results of DRM Projects) intends to promote preparedness with the coherent and synergic involvement of the different actors of disaster management. These actors include first and second responders, citizens, communities, education systems, authorities and public administrations, business companies and practitioners. SYNERGIES is a three-year project that started on 1 December 2023. Under the overall supervision of the Director of the UNESCO Liaison Office in Brussels and the direct supervision of the Project Officer of the above-mentioned projects, and in cooperation with the Disaster Risk Reduction Unit at HQ, the Individual Specialist will provide support to implement these projects. Long Description ---------------- **Duties/Tasks and Expected Output** The main duties and responsibilities for this role are to support the Project Officer on the following : - Work Packages (WP) coordination: to coordinate UNESCO-led WPs and tasks with Project partners, and to draft minutes of meetings, provide inputs to reports and deliverables. - Desktop analyses: to collect, map and analyze current good practices, ongoing initiatives and projects to formulate advocacy products. - Engagement with stakeholders: to develop a comprehensive stakeholders engagement strategies based on identified target groups. - Co-designing digital tools and soft solutions: to provide technical advice and support lead partners in the co-design of digital tools and soft solutions for improving disaster management, citizens preparedness and engagement. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- **Education** - Completed full-time advanced degree (Master's degree or equivalent) at a university or equivalent institution in natural sciences, or a related field. **Work experience** - A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in the implementation of international research and innovation projects in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction and resilience. - Experience in developing stakeholder engagement strategies for capacity building actions. - Experience in developing training materials. - Experience in organizing knowledge sharing events, workshops, and webinars. - Experience in drafting project reports, deliverables and technical briefs. **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- Interested candidates should complete the online application and submit as a single PDF document in the “Employment History Form” section the following documents: - UNESCO Employment History Form; - A technical proposal (maximum 2 pages) comprising: 1) proposed approach and statement on how candidate’s qualifications and experiences make them suitable for the assignment 2) a workplan; - A financial proposal indicating the monthly rate in EUR to be charged for the assignment. Applications submitted without all the requested documents will not be considered. **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.