The DRM Technical Specialist will be under the overall supervision by the FAO Representative in Viet Nam, technical supervision by the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) based at the FAO Regional Office in Asia and the Pacific, and day-to-day supervision by the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme).
The DRM Technical Specialist will be responsible for leading and coordinating the disaster risk management and Anticipatory Action in Viet Nam within the framework of a project “Increasing capacities and scale for Anticipatory Action including through Social Protection systems” funded by DG ECHO.
Tasks and responsibilities:
Support the design, planning, operationalization and scale up of DRM/ AA in Vietnam with government and partners, specifically the development of protocols, monitoring of triggers and flexible financing opportunities.
With support from RAP, organize workshops with government to validate and advocate for the AA approach.
With support from RAP Cash and Voucher Expert, undertake a Cash feasibility assessment, including market assessment, potential Financial Service Providers, as well as local suppliers and traders.
Act as FAO Vietnam focal point for anticipatory action, disaster risk management, social protection, cash and voucher assistance (CVA).
Support the rollout of anticipatory cash and voucher transfers for possible drought response in the Mekong River Delta and typhoon in the Central provinces.
Support the development and implementation of pilot model to link anticipatory action with the provincial social protection system.
Lead and support the post-distribution monitoring of anticipatory cash transfers and in-kind AA support in close collaboration with the M&E and the RAP CVA and AA teams.
Conduct field missions and advise on operational arrangements for any pre-selected AA, and conduct beneficiaries targeting.
Work closely with government counterparts to implement the ASEAN Framework on AA in Disaster Management.
Map out and explore potential entry points for mainstreaming AA into government systems.
Lead evaluation on the effectiveness of AA to help build the evidence including but, not limited to: process learning, return on investment and socio-economic benefits.
Lead resource mobilization efforts on DRM/ AA at the country level and in coordination with RAP AA Experts.
Represent FAO in the Vietnam Partnership for Disaster Risk Reduction, UN Disaster Risk Management Team (UN DRMT), Disaster Management Working Group (DMWG).
Play the role of the chair of Vietnam Cash Working Group (CWG) to coordinate and promote the cash-based approach in Vietnam and facilitate information-sharing with the AP Regional Cash Working Group.
Perform other duties as required
Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following: Minimum Requirements:
Advanced degree in Climate change, Disaster risk management, Environmental Management, international development, business administration or related field, specifically in Viet Nam;
At least 10 years of relevant work experience in climate change, disaster risk management, community facilitation, agricultural sector;
Working knowledge of English
National of Viet Nam.
Technical/Functional Skills:
Previous experience in humanitarian cash and voucher transfer programming is an asset.
Advanced knowledge of English is essential
Good command of computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power point, Internet);
Good multi-cultural and interpersonal skills with experience in networking with partners in Viet Nam at all levels (Ministries, donors, private sector, NGOs and local community-based organizations);
Strong analytical and report writing skills;
Demonstrated experience and good knowledge of the national climate change, disaster risk management, humanitarian response, early warning, resilience, cash transfer programme;
Experience working with hydro-meteorological agencies, governments and partners to establish early warning systems and response to disasters is highly desirable.
Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable. Ability to interact tactfully and effectively with multiple institutional actors in diverse sectors and at diverse levels;
Proven capacity to conduct fieldwork and ability to work in teams and establish working relationships central and local government institutions and civil society organizations;
Good command of computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power point, Internet);
