UNDP Disaster Risk Reduction and Mu Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNDP Kenya looking for “Disaster Risk Reduction and Mu”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 22 November 2022.
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UNDP Disaster Risk Reduction and Mu Jobs 2022
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 16 November 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Disaster Risk Reduction and Mu to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | Disaster Risk Reduction and Mu |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | A minimum of Seven (7) years |
| Application Deadline | 22 November 2022 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2022
Job Purpose: The Adviser will bring together the UNCT actors who are working on DRR and resilience to enable the UN Kenya to better assist the Government of Kenya, the counties and other stakeholders through partnership, technical support, coordination and collaboration to transform the disaster affected country to a disaster resilient and a climate adapted one with a well-functioning humanitarian, development and peace nexus where all involved actors work seamlessly together. In particular the Adviser will facilitate and drive joint programmes and pooled funding and financing for UN Kenya and will strengthen coordination and partnership with key Disaster Management and Resilience actors in Kenya, specifically the National Government Ministries and State Departments, NDMA, NDOC, COG, FCDC, IGRTC, Country Governments, UN Agencies, I/NGOs and private sector to achieve improved DRR and broader resilience outcomes as well as a coordinated humanitarian response linked to development and peace.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the coordination of the UNCT in Kenya (with for example UNDP, UNDRR, UNICEF, UNHABITAT, FAO, WFP, IOM, UNHCR and OCHA) to accelerate joint action and joint funding under the UNSDCF and the SDG MPTF Kenya for multi-dimensional resilience including climate adaptation and a well-functioning humanitarian/development/peace nexus in Kenya.
- Provide strategic support to the design, implementation and results report processes of the UNSDCF and the SDG MPTF Kenya on DRR and multi-dimensional resilience in close collaboration with all actors, including the UNCT, the Kenyan government, International Financing Institutions, development partners and a broad range of stakeholders
- The incumbent may be required to travel to conferences and workshops related to the position and is also expected to contribute to the overall work done by the MPTF Secretariat and the RCO as need be to realize the objectives of the UNSDCF.
- Provide inputs to the preparation of MPTF Secretariat and UNRCO corporate and business plans pertaining to DRR and multi-dimensional resilience issues in the country, including the preparation of activity plans.
- Develop increased DRR and multi-dimensional resilience capacity in the UNCT members and their agencies including through training as required.
- Supervise and manage the staff assigned to the MPTF Secretariat and the RCO on DRR and multi-dimensional resilience, including consultants and staff on short-term assignments
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in disaster risk management, engineering, social science, public administration, international studies, rural development, and management or a discipline relevant to disaster risk management related field is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of Seven (7) years (with Masters) and 9 years (with Bachelors Degree) of progressively responsible experience in disaster risk management, humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area is required.
- Experience in disaster risk management in Kenya is desirable.
- Experience in the UN Common System or other comparable international organization is desirable.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNDP Disaster Risk Reduction and Mu Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
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The Closing Date: 22 November 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.ke.undp.org |
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