Disaster Risk Reduction Individual Contractor
Facilitate a workshop on ocean climate resilience with key stakeholders.
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Overview
Facilitate a workshop on ocean climate resilience with key stakeholders.
You have:
- Advanced degree in international studies, social development, environment, political sciences, economics or related areas.
- Knowledge and experience in disaster risk reduction.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent command of English for successful implementation of the work.
Contract
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Result of Service
A workshop on ocean climate resilience organized to engage regional organizations, government officials and other stakeholders on partnerships for integrating multi-hazard early warning systems into adaptation planning and resilience building.
Work Location
Remotely & Bangkok
Expected duration
3 Sep 25 – 31 May 26
Duties and Responsibilities
Background: The role of oceans in climate action is increasingly recognized in international climate processes, including the Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan adopted by the UNFCCC 27th COP in 2022 and the UNFCCC Global Stocktake which called for scaling up ocean-based mitigation actions, among others. ESCAP mandates reflect the importance of this issue in the region. ESCAP Resolution 79/2 on accelerating ocean-based action to combat climate change and the requested dialogue on ocean-based climate action (OBCA) convened in September 2024 resulted in the launch of an Initiative for Regional Cooperation on Ocean-based Climate Action (the Regional Initiative), proposed and facilitated by the Governments of Indonesia, Fiji and the Maldives. In alignment with ESCAP Resolution 76/1, the Regional Initiative focuses on strengthening cooperation and promoting partnerships in four key themes: Protecting and enhancing blue carbon ecosystems; Decarbonizing shipping and maritime connectivity; Accelerating the deployment of ocean-based renewable energy; and Enhancing ocean-climate resilience. With the financial support from the Korea-ESCAP Cooperation Fund (KECF), the Information and Communications Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction Division (IDD) of ESCAP leads the priority theme on Ocean-Climate Resilience, and is expected to organize a workshop in November 2026, whose results will be reported at the Regional Ocean Forum in 2026. Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Economic Affairs Officer, Disaster Risk Reduction Section and guidance of Chief, Disaster Risk Reduction Section, the Consultant will facilitate the preparation and organization of a workshop on ocean climate resilience.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced degree in international studies, social development, environment, political sciences, economics or related areas. Have knowledge and experience in disaster risk reduction, excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Languages
Excellent command of English for successful implementation of the work.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with disaster risk reduction and how it applies to ocean climate resilience? | The interviewer wants to understand your direct experience relating to the job's focus area. | Highlight specific projects or roles where you contributed to disaster risk reduction. |
| What strategies would you propose for integrating multi-hazard early warning systems into adaptation planning? | This assesses your analytical and strategic thinking relevant to the role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when organizing a workshop for diverse stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful partnership you developed for a project and its outcomes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep informed about the latest developments in ocean-based climate action? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges do you foresee in promoting partnerships for ocean climate resilience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or technologies do you use for effective communication with stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to analyze complex data to inform a decision related to environmental policies. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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