About United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reductionis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Switzerland, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:National Recovery Coordinator Kyrgyz Republic
• Grade:CON
• Location:Geneva (Remote work possible)
• Department:United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree in disaster risk management, development, public finance, business administration, public policy, urban planning, management or the relevant field is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in disaster recovery, public sector coordination, or disaster risk management is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience with national systems and networks related to disaster risk management is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in communication (delivery of trainings, guidelines, or other relevant products) on disaster risk management is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in research on disaster risk reduction related topics is desirable..
• Fluency in English and Russian is required.
• Language: Knowledge of any other UN Languages is desirable..

Skills

• 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.
• Background and Context IRP is a global partnership working to strengthen the capacities of countries and communities to build back better in recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.
• Its Secretariat is coordinated by UNDRR.
• It is a joint initiative of United Nations organizations, international financial institutions, national and local governments, and non-governmental organizations engaged in disaster recovery.
• It seeks to transform disaster recovery into an opportunity for sustainable development.
• As we enter into the second half of SF implementation, the balance of progress and persistent challenges has been mapped by the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework (MTR SF).
• While many countries have made notable strides in implementation, the MTR SF found the Sendai Framework (SF) is not on a path to meet its expected outcomes or goals by 2030.
• Objective and Scope of Work This consultancy will support the implementation of the project on readiness for resilient recovery in the Kyrgyz Republic.
• Through coordination and technical support, the consultant will ensure the timely implementation of project activities in country, with the objective to support national capacity to assess, strengthen and institutionalize readiness for resilient recovery.
• Tasks and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer at the Partnership Branch of UNDRR in Geneva, the home-based consultant will support UNDRR Strategic Objective 4 Risk-informed disaster preparedness leads to effective and resilient response and recovery and delivering of the project Enhancing Asia and the Pacific’s Readiness for Resilient Disaster Recovery (with a focus on the application of the Recovery Readiness Assessment Framework) in the Kyrgyz Republic.
• The consultant will collaborate with key partners, regional offices and other units as relevant.
• Specifically, the National Recovery Coordinator will ensure close coordination with the main national counterparts of the project, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply