CONSULTANCY SERVICES

EXPERT ON DISASTER MANAGEMENT

ASEAN-UNHCR Project on Strengthening the Emergency and Response Capacities of the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management

Background

The ASEAN-UNHCR Project on Strengthening the Emergency and Response Capacities of the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM) started in early 2003 and was formalised with ASEAN in mid 2004. The Project has provided the impetus for revitalising ACDM, initiating various regional activities, and sustaining the critical momentum for improving disaster management and emergency response in ASEAN. It has helped provide support for the implementation of the ASEAN Regional Programme on Disaster Management (ARPDM), and facilitated the development of the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER). The ASEAN Secretariat is currently implementing the third phase of the Project covering the period 1 January – 31 December 2007 to further support the ACDM in implementing the ARPDM and the AADMER.

Job Description

The ASEAN Secretariat is seeking a full-time, short-term Expert on Disaster Management to provide relevant technical expertise to facilitate the implementation of activities under the project. Reporting to and under the direct supervision of the Head of Environment and Disaster Management Unit of the Bureau for Resources Development of the ASEAN Secretariat, the Expert will:

a.     Design and implement training programmes, workshops, simulation exercises and seminars, and serve as a resource-person and/or facilitator in these ACDM regional events;

b.     Promote, facilitate and monitor the implementation of priority activities under the ASEAN Regional Programme on Disaster Management (ARPDM);

c.     Provide technical inputs on the development of the ASEAN Standby Arrangements and Standard Operating Procedures, and facilitate the finalisation of such facilities/documents;

d.    Facilitate the operationalisation of the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER), including planning for the establishment of the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management;

e.     Facilitate the implementation of ASEAN-Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) Regional Capacity Development Programme through training and capacity development activities;

f.      Assist in preparing technical papers and facilitate presentations in ACDM meetings and other relevant events;

g.     Provide technical support to the ACDM members; and

h.     Promote closer collaboration and partnership between ACDM, United Nations systems, and other regional and international organisations and initiatives.

Qualifications

The candidate should possess the following:

• Advanced degree in fields related to disaster management gained from a reputable institution;
• At least ten (10) years of experience in the fields of disaster management, humanitarian affairs, and project planning and management;
• Extensive exposure to and comprehensive knowledge of the international humanitarian emergency response systems, both at technical and policy levels;
• Sound knowledge of the institutions of the UN system;
• Relevant experience working for governments and/or international organisations on consultancy assignments in related subjects;
• Excellent command of English both written and oral;
• Proficiency in standard computer applications;
• Ability to work as a team in a multi-cultural environment;
• Ability to multi-task and work irregular and long hours;
• Ability to travel as required.

Employment Terms

The successful candidate shall be required for immediate employment and will be offered the following terms:

• A contract of service for a period of up to 8 months;
• A salary, inclusive of all benefits, of up to USD4,000 per month, to commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience;
• For a candidate residing outside Jakarta, appropriate travel arrangements will be made at the beginning and end of the assignment;
• The Expert will be based at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta on a full-time basis.

Applicants should mail or email their application, containing a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), a recent passport-sized photograph, certified true copies of educational qualifications and other supporting documents, and copies of at least two of their original reports/publications, to the Personal and Training Unit, ASEAN Secretariat, 70A Jalan Sisingamangaraja, Jakarta 12110, Indonesia or hr-asean@aseansec.org to be received not later than 12 March 2007. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.