13 May, 2013

4111 DRR/CCA Consultant

Vanuatu Meteorological and Geo-hazards Department

Industry:

Government Department

Location:

Port Vila, Vanuatu

Job Hours:

Contract

Due Date:

24-May-13

Job Description:

The Vanuatu Meteorological and Geo-Hazard Department (VGMD) and National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) have secured funding for a large-scale national adaptation and disaster risk reduction project designed to address Vanuatu's immediate climate change adaptation needs and mitigate natural disaster risks.



The DRR/CCA Consultant will be contracted for 24 months over a 3 year period and be based in the Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Project Management Unit.



Further information and terms of reference are available from Connie Sewere on the email address below.



Duties and responsibilities:

The DRR/CCA Consultant will be work with the PMU in the establishment of process to enhance the coordination of DRR and CCA projects within Vanuatu.

The successful applicant will have:

Criteria:

- Minimum 8 years of experience in a DRR and/or CCA advisor or experience in community based ecosystem/environment management position or similar field in developing countries; Masters in

disaster management, climate adaptation, community ecosystem management environmental science or related degree

- Proven ability to mentor and train staff in aspects of DRR/CCA and community based planning and implementation

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Demonstrated experience in workshop facilitation and community planning

- Good knowledge of community development issues in Vanuatu; Experience working with local governments and local communities in the Pacific Region

- Experience with Government of Vanuatu procedures.

Salary:

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant.

Language:

Not Stated

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How To Apply:

Interested applicants should send their application letter, resume and name and current contact details of 3 referees to the addresses provided.

Contact Name:

Connie Sewere

Phone:

Not Stated

Email:

csewere@meteo.gov.vu

Address:

VMGD, PMB 9054, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Website:
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Source:

11-May-13 Daily Post (Weekender)
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