UNDRR National Economist Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNDRR Kenya looking for “National Economist”. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 23rd Aug 2022.
UNDRR (formerly UNISDR) is the United Nations focal point for disaster risk reduction. UNDRR oversees the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supporting countries in its implementation, monitoring and sharing what works in reducing existing risk and preventing the creation of new risk. Photo © Abbie Trayler-Smith / Panos Pictures / Department for International Development.
UNDRR National Economist Jobs 2022
The UNDRR has published a job vacancy announcement on 16th Aug 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of National Economist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction |
| Position | National Economist – Consultant |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | 22 |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 23rd Aug 2022 |
UNDRR Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities: Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief, UNDRR Regional Office for Africa and the CRM Programme Management Office, UNDRR Bonn Office, , the consultant will undertake the following responsibilities:
- Produce an initial workplan detailing the activities and methodology of the consultancy with proposed timelines.
- In consultation with the supervisors, reviewing the status of the development NAPs and DRR strategies and identify countries that present the necessary conditions in applying an integrated approach to DRR & CCA. This could include support for developing their NAPs, drafting more integrated DRR strategies, or supporting single integrated strategies (e.g. JNAP in the Pacific).
- Conduct interviews and calls with various national stakeholders, including government, development organizations, National Red Cross and Red Crescent Organizations and civil society organizations for the collection of primary and secondary data and information to complement the desk research.
- Provide demand-driven technical assistance to countries in enabling CRM-led integrated planning.
- Organize a regional forum in Nairobi with identified countries, gathering the key stakeholders to present the CRM approach, sharing learnings and identify needs and interests to further implement CRM approach at the country level.
- Tailor the current CRM training for a more advanced package for the workshop (using the Maldives national workshop and Arab States TOT experience) of integrated strategies (NAPs and DRR) and the application of Climate information for DRR planning.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: National Economist – Consultant
- Department/Office: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: 15 August 2022 – 23 August 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction-188660-Consultant
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international or development economics, geography, public management, public policy or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in any of these fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of five years of experience in policy analysis for resilience in the context of developing countries in Africa is required. Experience with disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and/or sustainable development is desirable. Previous UN experience is desirable.
How to Apply UNDRR National Economist Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=188660
The Closing Date: 23rd Aug 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.undrr.org |
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