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Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Consultant Tender, USA - 33511015

ACDI/VOCA has floated a tender for Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Consultant. The project location is USA and the tender is closing on 20 Jun 2019. The tender notice number is , while the TOT Ref Number is 33511015. Bidders can have further information about the Tender and can request the complete Tender document by Registering on the site.

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Consultant

Deadline : 20 Jun 2019

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 33511015

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : ACDI/VOCA
50 F Street NW, Suite 1000 Washington, D.C. 20001 Tel: +1 202 469 6000 Fax: +1 202 469 6257
USA
URL :www.acdivoca.org

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Burkina Faso: Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Consultant, Burkina Faso.

Overview
Since 1963 and in 148 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that designs and delivers technical and management solutions in agriculture, economic growth, and resilience to promote economic prosperity and social inclusion.

Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Consultant, Burkina Faso
ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Consultant to work on the USAID-Food for Peace-funded ViMPlus Activity. ViMPlus is part of USAID-s Resilience in Sahel Enhanced II (RISE 2) Initiative, targeting eleven communes in Centre Nord: Rollo, Bourzanga, Namissiguima, Dablo, Barsalogho, Pensa, Pissila, Boroum, Nagbingou, Yalgo, and Tougouri.

This assignment is anticipated to be conducted from the ViMPlus offices in Ouagadougou and Kaya, Burkina Faso with possible travel to remote areas of Centre Nord. The assignment will require approximately 16 level-of-effort days between June 20 and July 6 2019. The consultant will report to the Chief of Party and Program Manager.

Responsibilities
Travel to Burkina Faso to work with the ViMPlus team to review the proposed DRR/DRM interventions from the proposal document.
Lead training in DRM/DRR approach/tools for ViMPlus staff, with DCOP Technical and DRR Specialist.
Adapt proposed DRR/DRM interventions to the evolving context in Centre Nord, specifically in coordination with proposed resource transfers to IDPs and host communities. This should be undertaken in close collaboration with the DCOP Technical, DRR Specialist, Resource Transfer Specialist and Governance Consultant.
Provide recommendations for DRR/DRM interventions for IDP and host communities and in areas that are more stable.
In collaboration with the DRR Specialist and DCOP Technical, develop a clear roadmap and provide necessary resource materials to ensure effective implementation of DRR/DRM interventions.
Qualifications
Master-s degree in international development, public administration, agriculture or other related areas.
Equivalent of 5 years- experience working in the design and management of disaster risk reduction and food security programs.
In-depth knowledge of disaster risk reduction/mitigation tools, particularly those aimed at community and local levels.
Experience working in post-conflict/disaster environments, particularly with displaced populations.
Familiarity with USAID emergency programming under Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance or Food for Peace.
Fluent French required.

How to apply:
Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs. No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.