Consultant, Development and Pilot Application of an Anticipatory Action Institutionalization Assessment Methodology
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About the Role
IFRC seeks a consultant to develop and pilot an assessment methodology for institutionalizing anticipatory action within national disaster risk management systems. The role involves methodology development, country dialogue tools, and piloting in Ethiopia and South Sudan.
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Responsibilities
- Develop an Anticipatory Action Institutionalization Assessment Methodology leveraging IFRC research, EW4All Maturity Index, and Anticipation Hub Institutionalization Tracker
- Develop a practical country dialogue and self assessment tool for governments
- Apply the methodology in Ethiopia and South Sudan
- Produce country assessment reports including country specific recommendations for strengthening AA institutionalization
Requirements
- Advanced degree in disaster risk management, climate adaptation, public policy, governance, development studies or related field
- At least 10 years of experience in DRM, anticipatory action, early warning systems or resilience programming
- Demonstrated experience conducting institutional, governance or capacity assessments
- Experience working with governments, National Disaster Management Authorities and National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
- Familiarity with EW4All, DRM governance systems and anticipatory action approaches
- Strong analytical, facilitation and report writing skills
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Organizational Context
- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is supporting governments and National Societies to strengthen the integration of anticipatory action (AA) into national disaster risk management (DRM) systems.
- Recent IFRC research provides evidence and recommendations on the institutionalization of AA within national DRM systems.
- IFRC seeks a consultant to develop and pilot a practical assessment methodology that enables government counterparts to assess the extent to which AA has been institutionalized within national DRM systems.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop an Anticipatory Action Institutionalization Assessment Methodology that leverages IFRC research, EW4All Maturity Index dimensions and indicators, and Anticipation Hub Institutionalization Tracker questions and indicators.
- Develop a practical country dialogue and self assessment tool that can be used by governments, with support from partners.
- Apply the methodology in Ethiopia and South Sudan.
- Produce country assessment reports including country specific recommendations for strengthening AA institutionalization.
Scope of Work
- The assessment shall be government owned and conducted through a participatory, multi stakeholder process.
- In each country, the relevant national disaster management authority will be invited to serve as the primary government counterpart.
- National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies will support stakeholder engagement, coordination and dialogue.
- IFRC will provide technical oversight and quality assurance.
- The consultant will act as an independent facilitator and technical resource person.
Deliverables
- Deliverable 1: Inception report and workplan.
- Deliverable 2: AA Institutionalization Assessment Methodology and Facilitation Guide.
- Deliverable 3: Country Dialogue Tool and Assessment Framework.
- Deliverable 4: Country Assessment Report Ethiopia.
- Deliverable 5: Government Action Brief Ethiopia.
- Deliverable 6: Country Assessment Report South Sudan.
- Deliverable 7: Government Action Brief South Sudan.
Duration and Level of Effort
- Estimated level of effort: 43 working days.
- Indicative Breakdown: Inception and desk review: 5 days; Methodology development: 7 days; Dialogue tool development: 5 days; Ethiopia assessment, validation and report: 11 days; South Sudan assessment, validation and report: 12 days; Final revisions and publication support: 3 days.
- Expected duration: approximately 4–5 months.
Education
- Advanced degree in disaster risk management, climate adaptation, public policy, governance, development studies or related field.
Experience
- At least 10 years of experience in DRM, anticipatory action, early warning systems or resilience programming.
- Demonstrated experience conducting institutional, governance or capacity assessments.
- Experience working with governments, National Disaster Management Authorities and National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
- Experience in Eastern and Horn of Africa contexts is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Languages
- Familiarity with EW4All, DRM governance systems and anticipatory action approaches.
- Strong analytical, facilitation and report writing skills.
- Application in English only.
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