Individual Contractor: Disaster Risk Reduction/Networking Coordinator- Nepal Country Office ( Only for Nepalese National)

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National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) is a common platform of organizations working in the field of DRR for developing a common understanding on the issues of disaster risk reduction and management, policy advocacy, coordination and advice on priorities of Disaster Risk Management (DRM) focusing both on Emergency Preparedness and Response and Disaster Risk Reduction. As a nationally owned forum, NPDRR Nepal is led by National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The platform, chaired by the Executive Chief of NDRRMA, was formed in 2008 with reference to the guideline of Secretariat of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. In order to help support the smooth functioning of NPDRR activities and also to establish strengthened, regular and effective communication between and among global, regional and national platform of DRR, NPDRR secretariat feels the need of a DRR coordination and Networking Specialist. UNICEF Nepal country office (NCO) is collaborating with NDRRMA for its smooth functioning and enhanced performances as per its mandate to act as the central resource body for disaster risk reduction and management. Against these backdrop, UNICEF Nepal country office (NCO) calls for a National Consultant to support NPDRR/NDRRMA for networking and coordination. Broad results of this consultancy will be to: • Establishment of functional coordination, collaboration, and partnership among relevant agencies at federal, province and local level to implement DRR activities in Nepal following a participatory manner. • Enhanced effectiveness of NPDRR/NDRRMA through efficient, and responsive communication and networking between and among global, regional DRR platforms, • Integration and mainstreaming of child centered DRR (CCDRR) approach across the priority mandates of NPDRR/NDRRMA. • Support and develop Nepal country paper on DRR.

How can you make a difference?

The Emergency and DRR section in UNICEF Nepal Country Office (NCO), in collaboration with the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR)/National Disaster Risk Management Authority (NDRRMA) is seeking the support of a full-time Individual Contractor to provide technical assistance to NDRRMA to make NPDRR functional and systematic to bring Disaster Risk Reduction stakeholders together for the better prepare for emergency and climate crises in the country. Key purpose of the consultancy includes the following. • To establish coordination, collaboration, and partnership among DRR and relevant agencies at federal, province and local level to implement DRR activities in Nepal. • To make the National DRR Platform more effective through efficient, and responsive communication and networking between and among global, regional DRR platforms; • To bring Federal Disaster Risk Management stakeholders together for the timely and effective emergency preparedness and response • To position Nepal DRR work in the regional and global platform

Duration of Contract: The total duration of the contract is for 11 months starting from 01 December 2022.

Duty Station: The consultant will be based in National Disaster Risk Reduction and NDRRMA office, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Work Assignment Overview

Tasks****Deliverables****Timeline****Proposed Fee (Nepalese Currency)1. Development of Standard Operating procedure for NPDRR

Develop the SOP of NPDRR with consultative process at Federal level

Submission of SOP for NPDRR functionality By end Jan 2023 2. Development of work plan of NPDRR

Develop yearly work plan of NPDRR in consultation with NDRRMA, UNICEF and DPNET along with other stakeholders

Submission of yearly work plan of NPDRR platform with monthly break downBy end February 2023 3. Systematize record keeping:

Review/Analyze of past minutes and records of NPDRR. Maintain systematic documentation and summarizes key notes in a tabular form.

Submission of the record keeping/knowledge product mechanism and procedures By end March 2023 4. Communication and Coordination with all thematic groups of NPDRR:

The consultant will make necessary communication and coordination with all thematic groups of NPDRR.

Establish communication and coordination mechanism among all 7 thematic areas and one consolidated mechanism developed and shared.By end April 2023 5. Collection and updating of contacts of three tiers of government:

The consultant will collect and update contacts of DRRM focal persons from all three tiers of government viz; federal, provincial and local government

Updated contact list (soft and hard copy) of three tiers' (federal, provincial, and local levels) DRRM focal persons, By end May 2023 6. Organize planning, review meetings, different national and international days on DRR

The consultant will support NPDRR in organizing planning, review meeting and different national and internal days of DRR.

Develop mechanism/calendar for the regular meeting, celebration of national and international days By end June 2023 Develop knowledge product and systematize to share at Federal, provincial level

The consultant will develop knowledge product support NPDRR/NDRRMA for knowledge management activities and functional learning platform.

Develop NPDRR platform website and report of various knowledge management activities and learning platform of NDRRMA; By end July 2023 8. Capacity building on use of NPDRR platform and ensure information sharing The consultant will organize training on the use of NPDRR platform website and use for information sharing and updating in quarterly basis Organize 3 training (1 at Federal level and 2 at Provincial level) on the use of NPDRR website and information sharing By end Aug 2023 9. Facilitate effective coordination and ensure Nepal’s strategic engagement in various DRR related forum at regional and global level:

The consultant will facilitate the effective coordination and ensure Nepal’s preparation and meaningful participation for strategic engagement/position at regional and global level.

Submission of event report and documentations/papers prepared/presented for Nepal’s strategic engagement in various DRR related regional and international forum, By end Sept 2023 10. Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by NDRRMA and UNICEF NCO: The consultant will perform any other relevant task assigned by NDRRMA and UNICEF. S/he will also provide situation updates in disaster cases along with analysis from the perspective of children and youths Submission of activity completion reports. Situation updates in disaster cases along with analysis from the perspective of children and youths. Final consultancy report By end Oct 2023 To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• At least Bachelor Degree in any discipline preferably in DRR, climate change and environment sectors.
• At least two years’ experience in coordination, networking and knowledge management
• Good understanding of disaster, resilience and climate change along with their impacts and concern for children and youths.
• Good knowledge on DRRM ecosystem i.e. process and institution in Nepal
• Good communication skills both in Nepali and English
• Excellent writing and documentation skills
• Familiar with updated skills and technologies on computer and organizing virtual and physical events.
• Experience working with the government, I/NGOs and the private sectors

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Request to submit financial proposal as per deliverable in Nepalese currency.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates from under-represented ethnic groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment.