Kenya: Consultancy: NDRT/RDRT System Review

Consultancy: NDRT/RDRT System Review | ReliefWeb Skip to main content Labs Blog Mobile About Us Help Login / Register HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining Print08 Jan 2015Consultancy: NDRT/RDRT System ReviewJobfromInternational Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies—Closing date: 12 Jan 2015

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 189 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

Organizational Context

Regional Disaster Response Teams (RDRT), National Disaster Response Teams (NDRT) and Branch Disaster Response Teams (BDRT) are made up of experienced Red Cross Red Crescent disaster responders and form part of the disaster response support system at the regional (East Africa and Indian Ocean Islands) and national levels. The aim of RDRTs, NDRTs and BDRTs is to maintain a pool of qualified individuals, who can be deployed at short notice to participate in response operations in support of National Societies at the request of the latter. The teams can also be deployed to support preparedness for response. The members of the BDRT and NDRT teams are NSs' first responders and can be boosted by RDRTs if necessary. The feedback received from NSs confirms that small disasters constitute the majority of operations that NSs need to respond to. Following consultations with National Societies of East Africa in 2011 about how they manage surge requirements, the NS Disaster Management Coordinators were clear that although they still saw a role for the RDRT for a disasters of a certain scope in their countries their primary tool was their branch and national response teams.

The development and deployment of RDRT and NDRT has been going on in East Africa for the last 3 years, and in Indian Ocean Islands since 2008, and there is a need to review the system in order to identify its strengths and weaknesses, and develop a plan of action to improve its efficiency. There is, for example, a concern that the traditional training methods utilized in training courses are not maximizing the learning opportunities and so not fully achieving the learning objectives. In addition, some feel there is need to find ways to continue to build skills and experience beyond the training courses to ensure that skill levels stay fresh and relevant and so that RDRT and BDRT/NDRT members continue to develop skills in line with up-to-date best practices. Another concern relates more to the type of support provided to the BDRT/NDRT/RDRT prior to, during and after deployment and the non-existence of a tracking record system and quality assurance mechanisms.

Finally, the emergence of new disciplines such as beneficiary communication has resulted in this kind of support being requested by field operations, but very few currently trained RDRTs or NDRTs have experience in this field.

Job Purpose

The review will include an assessment of how adequately the BDRT/NDRT/RDRTs are recruited, trained, supported, equipped, mobilized, funded, deployed, monitored and evaluated. The review will seek to determine to what extent the response system is meeting the needs of the National Societies and contributing effectively to national and regional response capacity and where gaps in support or skills exist.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The objective of this consultancy is:

To carry out an evaluation of the way the BDRT/NDRT/RDRT system has been built and used in East Africa and Indian Ocean Islands, over the last 3 years, in order to understand better to what extent it constitutes a national and regional response and surge capacity, and what (assuming that the mechanisms are deemed broadly appropriate) should we put in place to enhance its efficiency.

The expected outputs of this consultancy should answer all questions listed in section 2 and present the findings as follows:

A thorough analysis of effectiveness and efficiency of the BDRT/NDRT/RDRT system, separating BDRT/NDRT tool from RDRT tool.A clear list of strengths and weaknesses and gaps of the system. At national and at regional level, concerning the training, the HR management, the interaction between NDRT and RDRTs and other general aspects, as described in section C.Clear, concise and practical recommendations to enhance the efficiency of the system by addressing the identified gaps, presented in form of a plan of action including 3 separate sections:Plan of action for the improvement of BDRT/NDRT toolPlan of action for the improvement of RDRT toolPlan of action for the improvement of the complementarity between BDRT/NDRT and RDRTPractical recommendations on how to set up a quality assurance mechanisAn estimation of the cost implication of such improvements (based on points 2. and 3.)

The selected reviewer will be required to propose for discussion and approval, a methodology.

Suggestions in terms of methodology include:

Desk review of existing training materials, database, documents used in East Africa and Indian Ocean Islands, and also in other regions/zonesInterviews / consultation with selected National Society Senior Management, National Society DM, Water and Sanitation, Health and Beneficiary Communication focal personsReview of previous operations which utilised BDRT/NDRT and RDRT to assess impact, gaps and challengesInterview / consultation with the BDRT/NDRT and RDRT members including those with and without deployment experience (including NDRTs who have received support from an RDRT member)Interviews / consultation with IFRC personnel from select Country Delegations and well as at the Regional and Zone levels (including focal people for DM, Water and Sanitation, Health and Beneficiary Communication), and from GenevaInterview/consultations with selected PNS and ICRC representativesInterviews with the key people involved in RDRT and NDRT training course development and delivery (National Society representatives, consultants, IFRC, PNS)EducationMaster Degree in Disaster Risk Management Studies or other relevant discipline.Delegate's Basic training course or equivalent KnowledgeExperienceSignificant experience in disaster response and preparedness for response in Red Cross (in addition, experience in disaster response and preparedness with non-Red Cross experience is an asset)Relevant experience in adult learning methodologies, skills development, adult learning facilitation as well as in capacity-building.Experience and understanding of working culture in the RCRC movement.Knowledge, skills and languagesStrong analytical skills and ability to clearly synthesize and present findings, draw practical conclusions, make recommendations and to prepare well-written reports in a timely manner;In depth knowledge and good understanding of the context of East Africa region.Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills.Ability to compile information in coherent and succinct formats.High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.Fluency in English (written and speaking)Knowledge of French, preferablyCompetencies and ValuesResults focus and accountabilityNational Society relationsProfessional standardsTeamwork & LeadershipCommunicationsIntegrity & personal conductDiplomacy and sensitivity to diversityInterpersonal skills to build trust and confidence; resilience; patienceFlexibility & adaptabilityComments

The reviewer should preferably be available for this assignment during the first quarter of 2015.

The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply:

Use the link to apply:https://fednet.ifrc.org/en/resources/support/hr/recruitment-process/curr...

Job ID: #793851 Training categories: Monitoring and Evaluation Country: Kenya City: Nairobi and travelling Organization: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Theme: Disaster Management Job years of experience: 5-10 years Job type: Consultancy How to apply HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining About Us Help ReliefWeb Informing humanitarians worldwide. A service provided by

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