BPP Coordinator, Bagerhat

About the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

The  Asian  Disaster  Preparedness  Center  (ADPC)  is  an  autonomous  international organization established for scientific, educational, developmental, and humanitarian purposes with a vision of safer communities and sustainable development through disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific.

Established in  1986 as a technical capacity-building center, ADPC has grown  and diversified its expertise across social and physical sciences to support sustainable solutions for risk reduction across a broad range of specialist areas, with over 63 staff from 17 different nationalities and a wide  range  of  professional  expertise  from  atmospheric  scientists  to  social  scientists  with experiences from all levels of engagement typically required for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Resilience (CR) effectively. ADPC works across fifteen thrust areas and three cross- cutting themes: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, Disaster and Climate Innovation, and Regional and Transboundary Cooperation under three departments named Preparedness and Climate Actions, Risk Governance, Financing and Risk Analytics and Climate Services.  ADPC Strategy 2030 guides the organization in providing comprehensive risk reduction support to countries and communities in Asia and the Pacific.  ADPC recognizes the importance of examining the linkages between disaster risk management, poverty reduction, gender equality, sustainability, rights-based approaches, climate change, and   regional   cooperation.   For   details,   please   refer  to   the   ADPC   website   at http://www.adpc.net/

Purpose and Objectives

ADPC is co-implementing and facilitating Phase 2 of the Bangladesh Preparedness Partnership (BPP) under the overall leadership and guidance of the Ministry of Disaster Management  and  Relief  (MoDMR),  Bangladesh.  BPP  is  an  innovative  partnership instrumental  in  supporting  the  Government  of  Bangladesh  in  leading  and operationalizing its flagship policy of Standing Orders on Disaster (SOD) 2019 through a multi-stakeholder partnership model. Phase 2 of BPP will strengthen the multi- stakeholder partnership platform at the national and sub-national levels, building operational and technical capacities, research applications, and knowledge-sharing mechanisms.  
ADPC seeks to recruit a BPP coordinator at the district level in Bagerhat in providing technical, operational and administrative support on operationalizing the SOD 2019 and fully functioning the District Disaster Management Information Center (DMIC) by providing  handholding  support,  developing  full  information  system  and  required database,  and  conducting  simulation  exercise  (SIMEX)  based  on  the  operational strategy (OS)  and  the standard operating procedure (SOP).  The BPP  Coordinator, Bagerhat will also be providing capacity building support to the District DMIC Working Group, the District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer (DRRO) Office, and the District Disaster  Management  Committee  (DDMC)  in  close  coordination  with  the  district, upazila, and municipality administrations, disaster management stakeholders, and BPP partners in line with the program framework. The Consultant will be based in the DMIC office of Bagerhat District and will work together with MoDMR, Department of Disaster Management  (DDM),  the  district  and  municipality  administrations,  and  relevant stakeholders for providing required support in the implementation of BPP activities and in ensuring that the DMIC in Bagerhat is functional and operational.  

The  consultant position  is  open  only  to  Bangladeshi  nationals.  Competent  local applicants based in Bagerhat District are highly encouraged to apply.

Expected Outputs

The consultant will work closely with the program team, DMIC Working Group, sectoral focal points from BPP partners, and relevant stakeholders from national to district levels to ensure the timely delivery of priority activities as mentioned in the table below.

Outputs

1)  Developing district disaster management partners database and   engaging   in   BPP   sectoral   activities   as   part   of strengthening   the    district    partnership    of    BPP,    both horizontally and vertically
2)  Supporting   the   DRRO   and   DMIC   Working   Group   for   the functioning of the DMIC at the district level    
3)  Providing capacity building support to BPP partners, sectors, municipalities, private sector and DMCs, and assisting BPP partners, DMIC Working Group, DRRO officials, and DDMC for the smooth execution of the DMIC at the district level 
4)  Facilitating the conduct of monthly meetings of the DMIC Working Group and providing technical support to the DMIC Working Group, DRRO Office, and District Administration for the progress review and formulation of a plan to ensure the functionality of the DMIC as per the agreed work plan 
5)  Ensuring that the District Administration, DDMC, and DMIC Working Group are engaged for the functioning of the DMIC, utilizing hardware and software support provided by BPP 
6)  Supporting the District Administration for the functioning of the DMIC as required 
7)  Handing over full functional DMIC and all products to the DRRO Office   and   the   DMIC   Working   Group   as   part   of   DMIC sustainability 
8)  Ensuring   proper, timely, and quality documentation and reporting

Responsibilities and Tasks

1.   Developing strong coordination with the District Administration, DRRO Office, DDMC  members  and  agencies,  DMIC  Working  Group,  and  municipality  to implement DMIC interventions  
2.   Working in close coordination with the disaster management stakeholders and BPP sectoral partners at the district Level   
3.   Formulating and implementing of DMIC activities at the district level as per the agreed work plan  
4.   Providing capacity building support to the DRRO Office, DDMC members and agencies, DMIC Working Group, and municipality  
5.   Working toward the sustainability of DMIC at the district level, fully engaging the District Administration   
6.   Working with the program team to develop the ADPC portfolio at the district level  
7.   Serving as the district focal person of BPP and ADPC for administration, logistics, and coordination   
8.   Ensuring proper documentation and reporting   
9.   Performing other responsibilities as per the requirements of the program and as may be assigned by the program team 

Working Principles

The Consultant will work closely with the Senior Project Manager and the Head of the Country Office at the ADPC Country Office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, as well as the Program Lead at ADPC HQ in Bangkok, Thailand, under the overall supervision of the Director of Preparedness and Climate Action (PCA) at ADPC HQ in Bangkok, Thailand.  

Qualifications

Education and Expertise

• A  master’s  degree  in  public  policy  and  planning,  governance,  international development, disaster management, emergency management, urban and rural planning, public administration, development studies, sociology, social science, or any other relevant university degree.
• At least five (5) years of experience in working with national and international organizations;  Working  in  the  disaster  management  field  will  be  an  added advantage.  
• Extensive  expertise,  knowledge,  and  experience  in  the  field  of  disaster information  management,  emergency  preparedness  and  response,  multi- sectoral engagement in DRR, institutional strengthening, policy formulation, and partnership strategy or policy development.
• Knowledge  and  understanding  of  the  disaster  management  ecosystem  of Bangladesh,  baseline  and  capacity  assessments,  and  functioning  of  the emergency preparedness system, disaster fund management in the South Asian Region, specifically in Bangladesh.
• Proven working experience with national and local-level government agencies such as the DDM, MoDMR, districts, upazilas, municipalities, and unions, DMCs,and  respective  administrations,  vulnerable  communities,  and  multi-sectoral stakeholders.
• Excellent English and Bengali language skills, both oral and written.

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to meet deadlines. 
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work and time independently.  
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and Bangla are essential.  
• Excellent writing and communication skills.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented work style, and experience working in a multicultural environment.  
• Works well in a team.  
• Demonstrated facilitation and coordination experience.  
• Work in a diversified, multi-dimensional, and changing environment.

General Requirements

• Operate within all ADPC Guidelines and Procedures / Policies.  
• Operate within specific program needs

Duty Station: Bagerhat (DMIC Office and Home-based) 

Duration: 7 months (September 2026 to March 2027) 

Itinerary: To be discussed with the program team 

Condition of payment

The  Consultant  will  be  paid  a  monthly  professional  fee  upon  submission  of  the timesheet and monthly deliverable report. The Consultant is expected to submit a monthly  timesheet  related  to  the  tasks  and  the  above-stated  deliverables  to  be approved by the program team

How to Apply

Interested  individuals  are  invited  to  submit  a  completed  ADPC  application  form (downloadable  from  www.adpc.net),  along  with  a  resume,  copies  of degrees/certificates, and a cover letter, to: [email protected]

The email subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for, for example:    

[BPP Coordinator, Bagerhat , Name of Candidate]     

Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.      

ADPC  values  diversity  and  fosters  an  inclusive  work  environment,  welcoming applications from qualified candidates regardless of background.