Short-term consultancy: early recovery advisor - Fiji flood recovery project
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UNDP in partnership with the Fiji Government’s Ministry of National Planning and Ministry of Agriculture wishes to recruit a suitably qualified Early Recovery Specialist with direct experience in early recovery and/or post-crisis projects, following the severe flooding that occurred in January and which caused severe damages to the agriculture sector throughout Fiji.
The United Nations defines Early Recovery as a multi-dimensional process of recovery that begins in a humanitarian setting. It is guided by development principles that that seek to build on humanitarian programmes and catalyze sustainable development opportunities. It aims to generate self-sustaining, nationally owned, resilient processes for post-crisis recovery. It encompasses the restoration of basic
services, livelihoods, shelter, governance, security and rule of law, environment and social dimensions, including the reintegration of displaced populations.
Early recovery has three broad aims:
1) Augment ongoing emergency assistance operations by building on humanitarian programmes.
2) Support spontaneous recovery initiatives by affected communities.
3) Establish the foundations for longer-term recovery.
Key functions
The Early Recovery Advisor will be required to:
- Work closely with designated Fiji government officials at the national and local levels;
- Update the UNDP CO weekly on progress;
- Gather and adjust inputs from other Cluster Leads (e.g. Health & Nutrition Cluster; WASH Cluster) at the national level;
- Review post-disaster needs assessments of various sectors conducted by Fiji government, UNDP,SOPAC, Asian Development Bank, SPC and others;
- Assess the scope and need for a comprehensive assessment with a longer-term focus on recovery and rehabilitation;
- Draft an Early Recovery Framework which is gender responsive, summarizes and analyzes the findings of the needs assessments including gender analyses, identifies the overall response to date and the comparative advantages of the actors, and captures early recovery gaps;
- Draft a Transitional Recovery Plan, proposing a series of inter-linked recovery programmes, and ensuring overall coherence. Plan should be costed, phased and prioritized and should promote gender equality as part of “building back better.”
- In close coordination with Fiji government officials and UNDP specialists, discuss and finalize the framework and plan.
Final products & deliverables:
- Draft of Early Recovery Framework and Transitional Recovery Plan: Week 4 of the assignment, July/Aug 2009
- Final Version: Week 5 of the assignment, July/Aug 2009
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Advanced university degree in social science, urban and regional planning, development studies, economics, sociology, or related fields. A relevant combination of university degree, professional training and experience would be considered in lieu of the advanced degree.
Work Experience
Approximately 10 years of progressively responsible experience in development
related or transition issues.
Languages
Fluency in English (written and oral) is essential. Excellent drafting skills in English. Knowledge of Fijian or Hindi language would be an asset.