National Disaster Risk Reduction consultant - Maldives

Overview

The consultant will strengthen understanding and knowledge of tracking disaster-related losses and damages in critical infrastructure sectors among organizations in Maldives.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake dedicated orientation sessions for organizations in telecommunications and water and sewage sectors in Maldives on tracking of disaster related losses and damages.
• Conduct a workshop/training for ministries, decision-makers and technical personnel in targeted critical sectors (transport, power, telecommunications, and water and sewage) and other stakeholders (including at-risk groups) on methodologies and protocols to collect, track and share data on disaster-related losses and damages in critical infrastructure and services, including from a GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion) perspective.
• Develop a guidance note for data sharing in the context of Maldives among the concerned institutions in the targeted critical sectors (transport, power, telecommunications, and water and sewage) on methodologies and protocols to collect, track and share data on disaster-related losses and damages in infrastructure and services, including with a focus on applicable GEDSI related data.

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 (seven) years of experience in DRR, climate change, or a related area
• Experience of implementing projects in coordination with government institutions in Maldives
• Experience in capacity development on DRR related issues
• Experience in working with data on disaster-related losses and damages

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