DRR Specialist - to support a province-level, gender-responsive analysis of El Niño risks and GEDSI-responsive interventions in Viet Nam, Home-based, National Consultant
Organizational Context
UN Women Viet Nam works to advance gender equality and women's empowerment, aligning with national development plans and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. The office focuses on climate change, disaster risk reduction, economic transformation, and a just society, with a specific emphasis on gender-responsive approaches. Current priorities include supporting women's leadership in disaster risk management and ensuring climate-resilient livelihoods, particularly for vulnerable groups.
Job Purpose
This role supports UN Women Viet Nam's efforts to enhance gender-responsive disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation. The specialist will provide crucial province-level, sex-, age-, and disability-disaggregated data and analysis on El Niño risks. This information is vital for strengthening the gender-responsiveness of inter-agency responses and informing UN Women's targeted interventions. The ultimate goal is to ensure that disaster preparedness and response mechanisms effectively address the specific needs and capacities of women and girls in Viet Nam.
Responsibilities
The DRR Specialist will conduct a province-level, gender-responsive analysis of El Niño risks and design GEDSI-responsive interventions. This involves building upon existing contingency plans and scenarios, without duplication, by providing detailed risk data and mapping necessary interventions. Key tasks include reviewing existing analyses, developing province-level risk assessments using sex-, age-, and disability-disaggregated data, and identifying specific interventions for priority provinces. The consultant will contribute to the design of gender-responsive early warning messages and the integration of GBV prevention and women's leadership into disaster management plans, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive approach to disaster risk reduction.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, gender analysis, or humanitarian action is required. Experience working with UN agencies or international organizations on similar issues is highly desirable. Proven experience in data analysis, report writing, and stakeholder engagement is essential.
Skills
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Gender Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Report Writing, Project Management, Gender Equality, Humanitarian Action.