Disaster Recovery Framework Implementation Specialist

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Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website .

The opportunity

• Port Vila, Vanuatu
• Open to national and international candidates
• Full-time for a duration of 12 months

Australia Assists

Australia Assists is an Australian Government program that deploys skilled humanitarian specialists to support multilateral agencies, governments, civil society and communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and conflict. Australia Assists’ Goal is to: Save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of conflict, disasters and other humanitarian crises, and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations. The program’s Objective is: Targeted deployment of humanitarian expertise that meets the priorities and needs of Australia's multilateral, bilateral and civil society partners and advances Australia's international humanitarian priorities.

Role Overview

The Disaster Recovery Framework Implementation Specialist will be embedded in the Vanuatu Department of Strategic Policy, Planning and Aid Coordination (DSPPAC) and will report to the Director. The role will ensure the Vanuatu National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) aligns with the existing national policies and Disaster Recovery and Resilient bill once it is passed. In addition, the role will build the capability within DSPPAC in planning and preparing for disasters and resilience building across the various sectors ensuring that databases, survey instruments, operational systems and procedures are synchronized and usable in the NDRF to ensure the most efficient disaster management and disaster recovery operations possible.

Key responsibilities

• Train personnel across all government departments at all levels to ensure personnel have the required skills and capacities to undertake multi-hazard risk analysis
• Work with government departments to incorporate special measures to address (a) gender equity, (b) the disaster mitigation and recovery needs of at-risk and vulnerable groups and (c) the climate crisis, to protect the environment and biodiversity into their policies and programmes
• Ensure the Disaster recovery and reconstruction database is established and well-maintained
• Ensure the inclusion of disaster risk management indicators in the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the National Sustainable Development Plan 2016-30, and in all relevant policies, plans and guidelines
• Advocate for the inclusion of disaster risk management monitoring in the plan and project review mechanisms of the government ministries, Development Committee of Officials and of the Council of Ministers
• Provision of orientation training on Post-Disaster Needs Assessments and Recovery Plans across government departments at all levels, and stakeholders outside government to ensure that their personnel have the required skills and capacities to participate in PDNA and in the preparation of Post-Disaster Recovery Plans. Support DSPPAC to coordinate with DLA, NDMO and other relevant stakeholders to establish a plan for regular communication and consultation with all ni-Vanuatu in rolling out the NDRF

Selection criteria

• Qualification in disaster management or related field. Qualification in training / mentoring / coaching is desirable
• At least 10 years humanitarian field experience working to support disaster preparedness, response and recovery ideally in the Pacific
• Demonstrated ability to develop and review emergency response planning
• Ability to listen actively, be curious and communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and cultures
• Commitment to increasing green humanitarian operations and locally led humanitarian responses

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How to apply

Please submit your application by clicking "Apply for job" at the top of this page. Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

A completed application includes:

• Resume
• Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria

Apply before 11:59pm (AEDT) Sunday 24 November 2024.