National Coordinator for Tracking of Disaster Losses and Damages in Critical Infrastructure sectors
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the UN system's focal point for coordinating disaster reduction efforts. It guides, monitors, and reports on the Sendai Framework, supports national implementation, and raises global awareness. UNDRR works with member states and diverse stakeholders, bridging development and humanitarian action to reduce disaster risk and humanitarian needs.
Job Purpose
This role supports the enhancement of systems and capacities in Kiribati to systematically track disaster losses and damages in critical infrastructure sectors. The primary purpose is to strengthen evidence-based decision-making by improving the understanding and application of disaster loss and damage data. This will inform sector planning and financing for critical infrastructure, contributing to increased resilience and reduced disaster risk. The position plays a key role in coordinating efforts, validating data systems, and supporting the operationalization of data management tools within Kiribati's disaster risk management framework.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with the National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO) and relevant stakeholders to track disaster loss and damage in critical infrastructure sectors. Clarify institutional roles and responsibilities, and develop recommendations for a coordinated data governance mechanism. Review, validate, and complement existing assessments of disaster loss and damage data systems, focusing on the DELTA Resilience database and alignment with other tools like the Sendai Framework Monitor. Apply data assessment toolkits to identify capacity gaps and interoperability needs. Support the rollout and operationalization of the DELTA Resilience system, ensuring alignment with national platforms. Provide technical inputs for studies on data application in risk financing and policy development. Offer technical and logistical support for workshops and stakeholder consultations. Prepare regular progress reports.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of experience in disaster risk reduction, climate change, information management, or data systems is required. Experience implementing projects with government institutions is essential. Desirable experience includes conducting DRR-related research or assessments, supporting IT-based data systems, and working with disaster-related data or loss and damage data.
Skills
Data management, Disaster risk reduction (DRR), Information management, Project coordination, Data governance, System validation, Stakeholder consultation, Report writing, DELTA Resilience database, Sendai Framework Monitor.