Capacity Building and Policy Advocacy Specialist, DRRF

Job Description

Title: Capacity Building and Policy Advocacy Specialist, DRRF

Company Name: UNDP

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in a development relevant disciplines, social sciences with emphasis on disaster risk management/reduction or associated field;

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Practice Area - Job Family: Environment&Disaster Reduction - DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FACILITY
∎ Grade: SB4
∎ Vacancy Type: Service Contract (SC)
∎ Posting Type: External
∎ Bureau: Asia & the Pacific
∎ Contract Duration: One (1) year initially, renewable based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
∎ Only Bangladeshi Nationals are eligible to apply.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Capacity Building and Policy Advocacy Specialist will work under the direct supervision on the Project Manager. The Capacity Building and Policy Advocacy Specialist works in close collaboration with UNDP Country Office operational units, as well as a wide range of other disaster management related stakeholders.
∎ Duties and Responsibilities:
∎ The Capacity Building and Policy Advocacy Specialist will undertake a variety of tasks related to the capacity building of different stakeholders involved in disaster management interventions including the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR), Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Bangladesh Scouts, National and International NGOs and early recovery and shelter cluster partners. Capacity Building and Policy Advocacy Specialist required frequent travel as required by the project for surveying, training, workshop, advocay and other purposes. In this regard the project will provide all support as per rules and regulations of UNDP Bangladesh.
∎ The Capacity Building and Policy Advocacy Specialist will work towards enhancing the capacity building initiatives of DDM, MODMR, Bangladesh Scouts, NGOs on Early Recovery tools and techniques, strengthening Early Recovery Cluster in addition to ensuring a results-based system is in place to tap key results that contribute towards project Outputs. More specifically the activities of the Specialist are as follows:
∎ Support in Capacity Building of different stakeholders involved in disaster management interventions:
∎ Capacity development related research and study in the field of disaster response and mainstreaming recovery;
∎ Develop and build on best practices to capacity enhancement of government and other key stakeholders;
∎ Identify capacity gaps of government and other key stakeholders and take appropriate measures (policy development, advocacy etc.) for capacity enhancement;
∎ Support in formulation of policy directives, strategies and plans in the area of disaster management- particularly for capacity building of the different stakeholders involved in disaster management interventions;
∎ Support in policy dialogue with stakeholders on social sector development areas and promoting efficient use of resources encouraging participatory approaches;
∎ Significantly support initiatives for resource mobilization;
∎ Supervise the implementation and ensure adherence to the common and agreed guidelines for the identification of beneficiaries/target groups and rest of the implementation procedures;
∎ Support management to identify new projects, areas of intervention, innovative approaches as well as flag likely overlaps, duplications, gaps and risk factors. Suggest solutions, where appropriate;
∎ Coordinate the tasks and achievements of the UNDP monitoring teams deployed in districts;
∎ Produce and regularly submit progress reports. Consolidate reports and provide feedback on the findings/ recommendations of reports provided by implementing partners and DRRF colleagues;
∎ Develop/contribute for the development of knowledge products and ensure effective dissemination;
∎ Identify and support advocacy initiatives especially mainstream recovery and BBB;
∎ Develop a partnership with academic and educational sector with regard to promote quality disaster management quality education;
∎ Develop a South-South knowledge and learning sharing mechanism with regard to disaster management;
∎ Represent DRRF Management at approved events as required. Participate in and lead coordination meetings, consultations, etc.
∎ Other duties as required by the DRRF Management or in changing circumstances.
∎ Operational support to Early Recovery Cluster and other relevant stakeholders:
∎ Coordinating PDNA initiatives with World bank and Government;
∎ Coordinating Water logging initiates with analytical support;
∎ Coordinating Cox's Bazar Host Community Programme being as focal;
∎ Monitoring & Evaluation support to DRRF response initiatives;
∎ Facilitate data/information depository functions of ER Cluster;
∎ Provide timely and adequate information to Cluster members, in response to members needs and priorities;
∎ Initiate capacity development of UNDP staff, DRRF staff, NGO partners and Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in early recovery approaches and methodologies and resilient recovery;
∎ Facilitate institutionalization of early recovery into government, non-government & other humanitarian practitioners;
∎ Provide managerial oversight to smooth implementation of UNDP-assisted interventions in disaster-affected areas;
∎ Assist and contribute in the development and maintenance of the new website for Early Recovery;
∎ Assist in strengthening relations with Early Recovery clusters/partners and work with them to identify information and support needs;
∎ Develop and manage social media for the Cluster on Early Recovery;
∎ Prepare 'information sheets' for ER cluster;
∎ Liaise with UNDP colleagues as well as partner agencies colleagues working on Information management / Communication to coordinate the development of relevant information and communication tools for early recovery;
∎ Assist and contribute to communication products related to Early Recovery;
∎ Assist in identifying and drafting good stories on Early Recovery to be shared with various stakeholders upon demand;
∎ Assist in the delivery of other duties as it pertains to key functions in the support and delivery of early recovery, as required.
∎ Policy Advocacy and Communication Strategy Developed and Implemented :
∎ Formulate plans/strategies on policy advocacy and communication issues;
∎ Develop policy paper on the basis of research findings and project experience, to inform the government/MoDMR on necessary actions to reform policy for Disaster Risk Reduction, climate change adaptation and resilience.
∎ Identify new opportunities, approaches and activities for policy advocacy and facilitate dissemination of evidence based key findings to inform the process of policy reform;
∎ Identify and support advocacy initiatives;
∎ Produce and regularly submit progress reports. Consolidate reports and provide feedback on the findings/ recommendations of reports provided by implementing partners;
∎ Contribute to the development of knowledge products;
∎ Best Practices Identified, Documented and Shared for Capacity Building, Advocacy and Scale Up:
∎ Develop and build on best practices to enhance capacities of key stakeholders;
∎ Develop appropriate best practices, training approaches, ToT and materials to enhance capacities of Local Government Institutions, CSO, and other stakeholders on inclusive and accountable Disaster Risk Reduction and climate change planning, budgeting and implementation, risk reduction strategies, etc;
∎ Develop best practices to build awareness on climate change at community level and enhance capacities of individuals and households on adaptation strategies as well as leadership skills to influence the local development planning process;
∎ Support management to identify new projects, areas of intervention, innovative approaches as well as flag likely overlaps, duplications, gaps and risk factors. Suggest solutions, where appropriate;
∎ Implementation of Disaster Response and Recovery Facility (DRRF) Communication Strategy:
∎ Coordinate the implementation of media campaigns and advocacy work;
∎ Develop and manage a communications strategy for DRRF team;
∎ Develop and manage relationship with relevant communications focal points in DRRF, UNDP;
∎ Oversee the development, production and distribution of all communications products of DRRF.
∎ Others :
∎ Any other task as assigned by the respective Project Manager or Programme Head, and Sr. Management of UNDP Bangladesh.
∎ Summary of Key Functions:
∎ Support in formulation of policy directives, strategies and plans in the area of disaster management- particularly for capacity building of the different stakeholders involved in disaster management interventions;
∎ Capacity development related research and study report under the project;
∎ Support/ lead the development of high-quality capacity development tools & mechanism of UNDP's early recovery and emergency programme;
∎ Provide technical guidance for the implementation of the M&E plan of capacity development interventions of DRRF, through on-site support;
∎ Periodic reports preparation on progress report/interim and develop different project proposals;
∎ Facilitate review of progress on a quarterly basis and ensure problem solving through remedial actions;
∎ Workshop report of capacity building and other relevant interventions; and
∎ Any other task as and when required.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Corporate Competencies:
∎ Promotes UN's values and ethical standards (tolerance, integrity, respect, results orientation, impartiality);
∎ Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
∎ Functional Competencies:
∎ Excellent inter-personal, training, and communications skills;
∎ Have working IT skills ( MS word, Power point, excel);
∎ Have strong training & facilitation skills;
∎ Have a proven track record of being able to work in a team;
∎ Leadership and Self-Management:
∎ Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
∎ Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
∎ Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
∎ Management and Leadership:
∎ Work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
∎ Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
∎ Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
∎ Provides inspiration and leadership to project staff as well as all the partners;
∎ Development and Operational Effectiveness:
∎ Capability to engage in team-based management, experience of leading workshops and being a resource person;
∎ Ability to undertake results-based management and reporting;
∎ Ability to oversee timely project implementation and to provide the necessary trouble shooting to keep project implementation on schedule;
∎ Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioural/ attitudinal change;
∎ Knowledge Management and Learning:
∎ Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
∎ Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development;
∎ Excellent communication skills (written and oral);
∎ Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners;
∎ Respectful and helpful relations with all UN/UNDP staff;
∎ Required Skills and Experience:
∎ Experience :
∎ Minimum 7 years of total experience in Disaster Management including 3 years' experience in planning, implementation and monitoring of capacity building of Government, NGOs, and other stakeholders;
∎ Ability to deliver strategic insight and analysis relevant to development sector; and a solid record of managing complex and challenging partnerships with governments and international partners;
∎ 3 years of experience in disaster response and recovery initiative;
∎ Knowledge and skills :
∎ Top level knowledge about national and international practices about capacity building in disaster response and recovery at national context is highly desirable;
∎ Ability to think clearly and analytically;
∎ Ability to plan own work, setting priorities and completing it under pressure or when faced with competing demands;
∎ A sound knowledge of design, drawing and estimating for settlement improvement for poor communities;
∎ Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English and Bangla
∎ Ability to use Microsoft Office for reporting, and presentation;
∎ Personal qualities :
∎ A strong commitment to gender sensitive, inclusive and pro-poor development works;
∎ Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team;
∎ Consultative and empowering working style and willingness to learn from others;
∎ Willingness to travel as required.
∎ Language Requirements : Fluency in written and spoken English and Bangla.

Application Deadline: 28 Jun 2020

Company Information:
∎ 21 Jun 2020
∎ UNDP

Category: NGO/Development