Result of Service

Through technical advice and support, UN entities and partners are enabled to engage in DRR as part of humanitarian response operations. (UNDRR Work Programme Deliverable 4: Support Provided to ScaleUp Disaster Risk Reduction in Fragile and Humanitarian Context.

Work Location

Homebased

Expected duration

1 Nov – 31 Mar 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

About UNDRR Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRis 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. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the SecretaryGeneral for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRS, UNDRR has over 140 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 20152030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyzes action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with UN Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community. Background and Context Madagascar is one of the 10 most disasterprone countries in the world, exposed to a variety of natural and manmade hazards. Four main hazards affect the country almost every year: cyclones, floods and hurricanes, drought. Environmental degradation, including a high level of deforestation strongly linked to habitatrelated activities, can exacerbate the frequency and impact of these risks. The Madagascar Shelter Cluster and CCCM (Groupe Sectoriel abri/habitat et CCCis a response coordination platform that supports the Government of Madagascar in meeting the immediate shelter needs of people affected by disasters. The sector is part of the national coordination structure known as CRIC (Comité de Réflexion des Intervenants en cas de Catastrophe. The BNGRC (Bureau National de Gestion des Risques et des Catastropheand the SENVH (Secrétariat d’Etat en charge des Nouvelles Villes et de l’Habitaare responsible (the leadfor the general coordination of the sector, with regard to the distribution of Essential Household Items and the management of assembly sites during population displacements. The colead is the Malagasy Red Cross with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRfor shelter and settlements and the International Organization for Migration (IOfor the management of displaced persons. Humanitarian shelter responses repeatedly face acute disaster risks, especially in the tropical storm and cyclone season from October to April. The frequency, intensity and the uncertainty of these risks are further increased by climate change and environmental issues. Madagascar Shelter Cluster and CCCM (Groupe Sectoriel abri/habitat et CCChas identified the critical need to developing disaster risks reduction strategy in shelter responses which can translate into achievable concrete action. Tasks and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the UNDRR Partnerships Branch Programme Management Officer working on riskinformed humanitarian action, Tthe DRR Consultant will support the work of the Technical Working Group for DRR (DRR TWiof the Madagascar Shelter Cluster and CCCM (Groupe Sectoriel abri/habitat et CCCthrough planning and coordination of the group’s work and implementation of the TWiG work plan. Guided by UNDRR Partnerships Branch in coordination with the UNDRR Regional Office for Africa and in consultation with the Core Group on Scaling up DRR in Humanitarian and Fragile Contexts, the Global Shelter Cluster, and the Madagascar Shelter Cluster Coordinator, and with inputs of the TWiG members, the consultant will:Conduct a light review of existing main national policies, national/local information sources and stakeholders relevant for the Madagascar Shelter Cluster and CCCM (Groupe Sectoriel abri/habitat et CCCwith focus on natural hazards, climate change and environment; drawing on work undertaken by UNDRR and other DRR actors in Madagascar on risk profiling, the Shelter Cluster Environmental Country Profile developed in 2023, and other sources. The review will consider current data sharing mechanisms and gaps relevant for the shelter cluster’s work.Building on the light review, conduct consultations with Madagascar Shelter Cluster and CCCM (Groupe Sectoriel abri/habitat et CCCentities on gaps and priorities for integrating DRR and environment in the Madagascar Shelter Cluster and CCCM (Groupe Sectoriel abri/habitat et CCCStrategy, through participation in meetings and bilateral discussions.Develop a DRR strategy to accompany the Madagascar Shelter Cluster and CCCM (Groupe Sectoriel abri/habitat et CCCStrategy, to be developed by early Support the Madagascar Shelter Cluster and CCCM (Groupe Sectoriel abri/habitat et CCCCoordinator in convening TWiG meetings (support to developing meeting agendas and presentations, note takinConduct awarenessraising sessions and trainings for Madagascar Shelter Cluster and CCCM (Groupe Sectoriel abri/habitat et CCCmembers, drawing on and adapting global level materialsProvide DRR and environment related advice for Humanitarian Partners as requiredSupport coordination with other initiatives and actors working on scaling up DRR and environment in humanitarian action in MadagascarUpdate of Shelter Cluster Environmental Profile based on lessons learnt during the light review and consultation with partners

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, disaster management, international development, geography or a related field is required. A firstlevel university degree in combination with a minimum of 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in the areas of disaster risk reduction, environmental management and planning, humanitarian assistance or a related field is required. Experience working in Madagascar on disaster risk reduction, environmental management, humanitarian assistance or related field is required. Experience in conducting research on disaster risk reduction, environmental management or climate change adaptation is desirable. Experience in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, including civil society, private sector, national governments, UN or any other similar international organization is desirable. Experience in mainstreaming DRR/environment in humanitarian response is desirable. Experience in the UN system or any other similar international organization is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in French is required. Knowledge of English is desirable.