UNDP/ INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL EXPERT FOR THE STUDY ON GENDER AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA (REF. 1277)

Background:

The purpose of the assignment is to support the improvement of the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) capacities and competencies in the Republic of Serbia through the provision of an expert advice to the national disaster management authorities on how to make disaster management and DRR in Serbia more gender responsive.

Objective:

The assignment will be undertaken within the scope of the “Strengthening the disaster risk reduction and recovery system in Serbia” Project and its objective is to develop a ‘Study on gender and DRR in Serbia’ by carrying out a desk review of all relevant legislative documents, reports, studies, analyses and assessments regarding disaster risk reduction and disaster management, and gender equality; interviewing key stakeholders in the area of disaster risk prevention, preparedness, response and recovery  in Republic of Serbia and drafting practical recommendations for enhancing gender responsiveness of disaster risk reduction in Republic of Serbia.

Competencies and skills:

  • Integrity and fairness -- embodies UN values and promotes the well-being of all individuals regardless of gender, religion, race,
     nationality, or age
  • Cultural sensitivity and adaptability – communicates effectively with and relates to people of different cultures, demonstrating an ability to see
     issues from other perspectives
  • Strong corporate commitment - works to achieve the goals of UNDP as a whole making significant contributions to corporate priorities or
    initiatives led by other UNDP offices and bureaus
  • Ability to build strong relationships with external actors – cultivate productive relationships with donors, partners and other stakeholders
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to anticipate and understand client needs, formulate clear strategic plans, prioritize interventions, and allocate resources
    according to priorities
  • Ability to develop innovative solutions - encourages and contributes creative solutions to address challenging situations

Qualifications:

  • Advanced university degree in social sciences or discipline relevant to disaster reduction or gender equality
  • Track record of conducting complex research in social sciences and writing analytical reports as well as in formulating
     recommendations for strategic policy making
  • Demonstrated abilities and contributions to policy formulation and ability to provide inputs for strategic level policy making
  • Knowledge of gender and disaster risk reduction in general
  • Knowledge of gender and DRR context in Republic of Serbia
  • Fluency in English and Serbian required.

Duration: from  01 June 2012 – 01 September 2012


Deadline: 24 May 2012

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