General Background
United Nations Development work in Kenya encompasses support to government priorities as envisioned in Vision 2030, Medium Term Plans and other development and poverty reduction instruments.
These efforts are guided by priorities in United Nations Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP).
One of the key focus outcomes within these frameworks is to support the country in reducing the impact of both natural and manmade disasters. UNDP approaches this from both a policy and programming perspective.
Specific areas of focus include: adequate preparedness, harmonized early warning systems, disaster prevention and mitigation strategies, mainstreaming, improved response and recovery UNDP Kenya Country office is at an advanced stage of finalizing an integrated programme for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Kenya.
Once finalized, the implementation will be rolled out in collaboration with different partners including government, private sector and NGOs. UNDP is also in the process of developing an Early Recovery Framework to support the concept of building back better as well as an integration of risk reduction in recovery efforts.
To achieve this, the Country Office requires an experienced disaster risk reduction and recovery adviser to support the unit in the finalization, roll out and implementation of these frameworks.
Objectives of the Assignment
Support UNDP achieving their strategy and priority areas for 2011 including but not limited to finalization and roll out of disaster risk reduction integrated programme, resource mobilization, improved partnerships and documentation.
Duration of Assignment, Duty Station and Expected Places of Travel
The assignment will take 12 months starting from February 2011 to January 2012. The consultant will be based in Nairobi UNDP office, but will be required to travel extensively and interact with a number of stakeholders throughout the country. Travel costs by consultant will be met by the DRR unit.
Degree of Expertise and Qualifications
Letter of interest/proposal; explaining why they consider themselves the most suitable for the workProvide a brief methodology, on how they will approach and conduct the workPersonal CV including past experience in similar projects and contact details of refereesApplication Process
Applications for the position should be emailed to: consultants.ken@undp.org and additional information regarding the position can be accessed through the link www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurement on the UNDP Kenya website.
To reach us not later than 4 February 2011
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