Result of Service

1. Literature Review on the status of disability inclusive disaster risk reduction with a focus on Africa; and the 4 countries
2. Project Inception report
3. Data collection report
4. Issue briefs with consolidation of findings which includes the 4 new countries and the current ones (Niger, Uganda Zimbabwe), 7 in total and recommendations for stakeholders
5. Final issue briefs

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background:

Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction has over 100 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015- 2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyses action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with United Nations Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community.

During the 2022 COP27 at Sharma El Sheik, the UN Secretary General launched the Early Warning for All Initiative (EW4ALL) aimed at providing everyone on earth is covered by EWS by the year 2027. At the continental level, this builds upon the Africa Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems and Early Action System (AMHEWAS), an institutional and operation framework that calls upon partners and member states to support its implementation.

Persons with disabilities are frequently the most affected by natural hazards, climate-induced disasters, and global health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 recognizes persons with disabilities as contributing stakeholders, emphasizing the need for inclusion in all Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) policies and practices. Similarly, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development commits to leaving no one behind and to end poverty for all people in all its forms. Achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) will be reliant on reducing and preventing disaster risk and ensuring inclusion for all.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for developing an Issue Brief with key recommendations that integrates the Africa region key findings from the Global Survey, and builds on the report “Including Persons with Disabilities in Disaster Risk Reduction: A Research Study from Eight Countries of Africa, Asia and South/Central America” that includes analysis from Niger, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

The consultant will also support new countries to be analysed for this Issue Brief which includes Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Togo. These countries are part of the joint UNDRR, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Intra-ACP Natural Disaster Risk Reduction Programme funded under the 11th European Development Fund. The Brief will include policy recommendations for member states and other organizations to use in facilitating DRR/M activities. Work Assignments include:

1. Conduct a desk review of existing literature on the status of disability inclusive disaster risk reduction with a focus on Africa; and the 4 countries; Submit the literature review
2. Project Inception Phase: desk review, preliminary analysis and development of data collection methodology
3. Conduct data collection with Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), National Disaster Management Authorities (NDMAs), and other stakeholders in the 4 countries 10-12 key informant interviews/focus group discussions.
4. Analysis and Development of Issue Brief: consolidation of findings which includes the 4 new countries and the current ones (Niger, Uganda Zimbabwe), 7 in total. The Issue Brief should include recommendations for stakeholders (OPDs, Governments, Development partners, private sector etc). Incorporate feedback on the draft report, finalize the report, develop key messages and a presentation of key findings.
5. Final Issue Brief: 15-20 pages Issue Brief submitted.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced University degree in international development studies, humanities, social sciences, disability studies or related field is required. A first level university degree with a combination of 2 additional years of relevant academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

At least 7 years of relevant experience researching or working on advocacy or research on disability inclusion, the rights of persons with disabilities, or inclusive disaster risk reduction is required.

Experience in analytical work using MS Form results and writing reports is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.