National Project Coordinator for Somalia

Result of Service The National project Coordinator will carry out the following duties:

- Coordinate all project-related activities and monitor progress as per the project action plans. - Follow-up and ensure that activities are implemented in an effective and timely manner. - Coordinate, maintain and initiate effective dialogue with key stakeholders at the local and national levels that are involved in the project implementation. - Ensure effective communication between local and national governments, implementing partners and UNDRR. - Facilitate consultations between the government, stakeholder groups and implementing partners on the national and local levels. - Participate in all relevant meetings, field visits, workshops, and training activities planned and organized under the project. - Develop monthly updates on activities and submit to UNDRR-Regional Office for Arab States. - Identify project opportunities, challenges and contribute to the refinement and adjustment of the project timeline, where necessary and under the supervision of UNDRR-ROAS. - Ensure project best practices and lessons learned are captured and disseminated, complying with the quality requirements of UNDRR.

Work Location Somalia

Expected duration Seven months from 23 January - 22 August 2022

SPECIAL NOTICE: As per UN policy, Consultants and Individual Contractors may not apply for or be appointed to any position in the Professional or above categories and for positions at the FS-6 and FS-7 levels in the Field Service category within six months of the end of their current or most recent service. This restriction does not apply to associate experts (Junior Professional Officers) appointed under the Staff Rules.

Duties and Responsibilities Organizational Setting and Reporting 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 100 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 catalyses action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with U.N. Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community.

This consultancy position is based in Somalia. The consultant will work directly under the Deputy Chief of Office in Cairo.

Duties and Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the consultant will support the implementation of the “Disaster Risk Reduction Capacity Building” project in Somalia. The project aims to improve the governance, understanding of risks and the capacity to address disaster risks at national and local levels in Somalia to better prepare for and respond to disasters, reduce vulnerabilities, loss of life and economic damages. The Project Coordinator will work closely with International Consultants, implementing partners and UNDRR-Regional Office for Arab States to ensure efficient and effective implementation of project activities.

Qualifications/special skills Skills: - Excellent analytical and writing skills with track record of research experience is required.

Academic Qualifications: - Advanced university degree in Development, Environmental Affairs, or subjects related to Disaster Risk Management is required. - A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: - A minimum of 7 years of professional work experience in Disaster Risk Management or any related field is required. - Experience and understanding of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction is required. - Experience in policy and strategy design, disaster risk reduction legislation, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement is desirable.

Language: - Fluency in both English and Somali (written and oral) is required.

Additional Information Travel is applicable when COVID-19 measurements are lifted

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.