Recruitment notice: EXPERT (E) IN ALERT SYSTEM

Recruitment notice: EXPERT (E) IN ALERT SYSTEM

EXPERT IN CLIMATE EXTREMES ALERT SYSTEM
Sector: Exact and Natural Sciences Sector (SC)

Place of employment: Yaounde

Job category: Exact and Natural Sciences

Type of contract: Middle Consultant

Duration of contract: 02 months

Recruitment open to: External candidates

Closing date for applications (midnight Paris time): 1 February 2023

 




Core values ​​of UNESCO: Commitment to the Organization, integrity, respect for diversity, professionalism

SUMMARY OF POSITIONS

UNESCO’s Multisectoral Regional Office for Central Africa, based in Yaoundé, in collaboration with the government of the Central African Republic (CAR), is developing a proposal entitled “Building resilience to climate change through a ecologically sustainable system for monitoring droughts and floods in the CAR”. These include improving the dissemination of climate risk information among communities as well as flood and drought management practices. It is also about supporting civil society and government stakeholders through an early warning system, capturing and disseminating lessons learned through project activities, and influencing policy of floods and droughts through advocacy. As part of this approach, the project has the following specific objectives:




Develop a flood and drought forecasting and early warning system that identifies climate-related vulnerabilities and effective adaptation options.
Reduce climate-induced risks by supporting innovative actions to adapt to floods and droughts.
Develop a database and mapping of water and soil quality as a tool for monitoring climate-related vulnerabilities and the effects of measures.
Develop knowledge and information support mechanisms.

Tasks of the mission:

 

The consultant is responsible for carrying out the following tasks:

Develop a full project proposal to be funded by the Adaptation Fund according to the Adaptation Fund writing requirements. The link to the required documents for the project proposal can be found at this link https://www.adaptation-fund.org/apply-funding/project-funding/project-proposal-materials/.
Develop all annexes required for submission of the proposal to the Adaptation Fund.
Adjust the full project proposal based on country and UNESCO comments and suggestions.
SKILLS (Fundamental / Managerial)
Responsibility (F)
Communication (F)
Innovation (F)
Knowledge sharing and constant desire for improvement (F)
Planning and organization (F)
Culture of results (F)
Teamwork (F)
Professionalism (F)
For more information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  Education Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in science, engineering or other related fields such as climate extremes and disaster risk management. Work experience A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience at the local, national or international level in the field of disaster risk reduction, climate change mitigation, flood and drought management in the perspective of ECCAS.
 

Experience in developing project proposals in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.
Solid experience working in the area of ​​climate change and disaster risk reduction with multiple partners.
Experience in developing a work plan (experience in ECCAS is desirable).
Languages

​​Excellent knowledge of English or French (written and spoken) and good knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
Knowledge of a local language will be an asset.

Skills and competencies

Good analytical, organizational and project management skills.
Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proven ability to communicate and negotiate effectively and persuasively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, within and outside the organization.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with national/local authorities, relevant institutions, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.
Ability to work effectively and maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment.
Ability to handle heavy workloads and meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to detail.
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of office software.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all applicants must complete an online application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO  Careers website

APPLY HERE

https://careers.unesco.org/job/Yaounde-Expert%28e%29-en-syst%C3%A8me-d'alerte-aux-extr%C3%AAmes-climatiques/763105802/

 

No changes can be made to the submitted application.

Candidate assessment is based on the criteria in the vacancy announcement and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconferencing, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted and applicants in the final selection stage will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

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