Disaster Management Act Review Consultant (2 Months)

Programme & Policy

Overview

Review the Disaster Management Act for alignment with current frameworks

You have:

• A Master’s Degree in Disaster Risk Management, Development Studies, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Emergency Management, or Strategic Management.
• A PhD will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years in Development/review of Disaster Risk Management Frameworks.
• Knowledge of Early Warning Systems (EWS) and Disaster Risk Management Value Chains.
• Ability to communicate effectively, complex and technical information to audiences at different levels.
• Demonstrated expertise in design of disaster risk management and climate change adaptation frameworks/programs/plans and project management.
• Fluency in oral and written English and Siswati.

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

JOB PURPOSE

The review of the Act seeks to enable Eswatini to achieve its Disaster Risk Management Strategic intent/ambition through the smooth management of forthcoming disasters, establish institutional mechanisms, set guidelines for disaster management planning, coordination and implementation and outline the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders involved in disaster management.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Review the 2006 Disaster Management Act and align it with the policy, ratified regional and international instruments, which include the Sendai framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030), Paris Agreement on Climate Change, Sustainable goals (2015-2030), thus adopting a more pro-active approach towards disaster risk reduction, preparedness and mitigation measures.
2. To establish a mechanism for effective control, coordination, decision making, accountability and organizational arrangements for all aspects of disaster risk reduction and disaster management response Activities.
3. To develop a shared understanding of the multi-agency framework for disaster/emergency response and recovery, at all levels and roles and responsibilities of individual organizations.
4. Establish a system that supports the implementation of existing and future relevant national, regional and international policy frameworks for disaster risk management and for sustainable development.
5. To provide a shared understanding of the role of the local, sub-national and national levels in emergency/disaster response and how they have to work together.
6. To establish a common frame of reference, especially concepts and language for those involved in responding to disasters/emergencies.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in / Disaster Risk Management/ Development Studies/ Sustainable Development/ Climate Change Adaptation/ Environmental Science / Risk Management/ Emergency Management/ Strategic Management.
• A PhD will be an added advantage.

Experience, Competencies and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years in Development/ review of Disaster Risk Management Frameworks.
• Knowledge of Early Warning Systems (EWS) and Disaster Risk Management Value Chains.
• Ability to communicate effectively, complex and technical information to audiences at different levels.
• Demonstrated expertise in design of disaster risk management and climate change adaptation frameworks/programs/plans and project management.

Language:

• Fluency in oral and written English and Siswati.

REMUNERATION

The remuneration for this position will be based on UN harmonised rates.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This position is for Swazi nationals only.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

25 October 2023.

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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