Following the objectives set out in UNDP’s global corporate strategic Plan for 2008 – 2011 (extended to 2013), UNDP has contributed to Disaster Risk Management (DRM) in Malawi for over a decade by supporting Government and other stakeholder efforts to minimise risks and better respond to natural disasters. Under the current UNDP’s Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) for 2008-11, UNDP aimed to support, through the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA): - Elaboration of a national DRM strategy; - Development of a DRM policy; - Integration and mainstreaming of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Disaster Management (DM) in government policies, planning, programmes and capacity development. The Government realizes that any aspirations to reduce poverty in the country in a sustainable manner will require strategic and proactive investment in disaster risk management, as is also evident from the Malawi Growth Development Strategy (MGDS - 2) for 2011 – 2016, where “Social Protection and Disaster Management” is one of the 6 main Themes. A draft DRM policy is currently being finalized to provide policy guidance on the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of DRM programmes and projects in the country. A Disaster Preparedness, Response and Relief Act is in place, albeit outdated (1991); the Act will be reviewed under this country programme in 2011, in line with the new draft policy. UNDP, under its new Country Programme Document (CPD) for 2012 – 2016, aims to continue to support Malawi in its efforts in strengthening DRM in a strategic manner, in line with the MGDS-II and following the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 2012 - 2016. Specific Objectives/Scope of Assignment: Develop a Programme Support Document (PSD) for UNDP’s assistance to Government for a DRM support programme for 2012 - 2016, following the MGDS-2, UNDAF and CPD priorities, by operationalizing the DRM Policy, and focusing on the following themes: Mainstreaming, Coordination and Knowledge Management at national level and the 14 Districts disaster prone Districts. This would be undertaken by, amongst other tasks:
The consultant is expected to study the relevant national and international literature and consult with key stakeholders (DoDMA and related offices in selected districts, other related Government Departments, UNDP, WFP, UNICEF, Red Cross, NGOs, amongst others). A clear linkage to WFP’s DRM support component, which is likely to be developed around the same time, needs to be established. Linkages with other UN Agency programmes on DRM need to be established as well, to ensure adherence to and fit in the UNDAF 2012 – 2016. Linkages and complementarities with other Development Partners’ programmes need also to be ensured, for effective national DRM. Specific linkages to Climate Change and Natural Resources Management Programmes should be specified, both within and outside UN Agency programmes. Outputs / Deliverables:
Reporting lines and timeframe The incumbent will report to the UNDP Assistant Resident Representative (ARR) for Environment, Energy and Climate Change. The total duration of the assignment is 32 working days, spread out over a maximum of 10 weeks, of which 4 weeks in-country, possibly in 2 visits. The International Consultant will collaborate with a National Consultant, and is the Team Leader responsible for the ultimate delivery of the Outputs (the full and approved PSD) References The consultant is expected to refer (but not limited) to the following information:
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Overall Objective Following the new UNDP CP and the UNDAF for 2012-2016, consultancy services are sought to develop a five year programme on how UNDP can support Disaster Risk Management in Malawi in line with the Hyogo framework for Action and MGDS-2 (2011–2016), whilst operationalizing the National DRM policy in collaboration with the proposed National Platforms, and taking into account UNDP’s comparative advantage. UNDP specifically intends to support key areas at national and district levels, ensuring that the enabling conditions and frameworks are in place for effective DRM, and that the two-way communication between local level interventions and central government planning is enhanced. UNDP, under the umbrella of the Delivery as One, will embrace support from other UN agencies, especially WFP, and will look across the planned UNDP programs and clusters to achieve a coherent and improved national DRM for a more resilient population. The UNDP supported programme will also link to programmes and activities from other Development Partners (e.g. World Bank, DfiD, Irish Aid) in order to achieve greater effectiveness in strengthening national DRM at all levels. This will be operationalized through the national Sector Working Group (SWG) on Social Protection and DRM, and possible other fora (e.g. Joint Resilience Unit). Because of resource constraints and the necessity to further focus its support, UNDP will, in line with the UNDAF and Government priorities, concentrate its efforts on the 14 disaster prone Districts.
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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. |
FORMULATION OF UNDP DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME TO MALAWI, 2012 – 2016
FORMULATION OF UNDP DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME TO MALAWI, 2012 – 2016
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