Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist World Bank

Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Sustainable Development Manager based in Jakarta and working under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator for Disaster Risk Management, based in Washington, DC, the successful candidate will:

Assignment
The adviser would be responsible for three sets of activities:

(i)    Building internal capacity for disaster risk reduction and response (50% of effort).  The Bank has a new policy on Rapid Response to Crises and Emergencies (OP/BP 8.00, January 2007).  The last few years have provided the World Bank in Indonesia with intensive experience in responding to a range of emergencies and crises (Aceh and Nias tsunami & earthquake, Yogyakarta/Central Java earthquake, avian flu, Jakarta floods, etc.).  There is continued need to capitalize on the new policy and existing resources to ensure that the Bank can effectively respond to future disasters and integrate disaster risk reduction as part of the lending and grant portfolio.  The consultant would:

• Provide and facilitate expertise on disaster risk reduction/climate change adaptation for task teams to mainstream disaster preparedness and mitigation as part of their ongoing and planned operations.
• Serve as DRM focal point for World Bank Jakarta Office;
• Organize training and raising awareness about OP/BP 8.00, disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change;
• Liaise with Bank teams working on climate change adaptation programs to synergize efforts; and,
• Provide operational support in the event of an emergency in the region, by participating in emergency response activities like the performance of damage and loss assessments.

(ii)    Facilitating the implementation of GFDRR Phase II program in Indonesia (40% of effort).  The Phase II program has received principle approval from GFDRR CG, and will soon enter a final grant application process in line with GFDRR procedure.  The adviser would be responsible for facilitating the preparation of the program design documentation as well as managing the application process, and the subsequent formal agreement with the government counterpart:

• Ensure that GFDRR resources are used strategically to support GoI’s overall DRM program in a manner that leverages investments for DRM on the ground in a coordinated and coherent manner.
• Organizing meetings of the program’s Steering Committee (Bappenas, BNPB, DNPI, Public Works, MoHA, UNDP, World Bank), including setting the agenda, assembling background materials, managing minutes of meetings, and following up on recommendations;
• Advising counterparts on preparing the relevant implementation arrangement, including setting up child trust funds, work plans, designing terms of reference, identifying and assessing consultants and firms, and contracting through appropriate procurement systems (i.e., government or Bank executed);
• Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of the program by finalizing performance indicators and preparing progress reports as well as other information required by the Regional Coordinator.

(iii)    Supporting external partners to reduce and manage disasters (10% of effort).  The OPCS paper, “Toward a New Framework for Rapid Bank Response to Crises and Emergencies,” calls on the Bank to promote a proactive approach to reducing disaster risk in high-risk countries and to work with all development partners to mainstream risk reduction.  The Government of Indonesia, with the assistance of GFDRR grant Phase I, is preparing a new National Action Plan for Disaster Reduction (2010-2012). UNDP, with support from DfID, is implementing the program on Safer Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction (SCDRR) in Development, and AusAID has started the implementation of its Australia Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction (AIFDR). Thus, there is a mandate and opportunities to support external partners in reducing and managing disasters through these programs.  The adviser would take the lead in:

• Identifying new opportunities to support the Government in implementing the National Action Plan, e.g. joint cross-sectoral program, advice key sector in planning and budgeting;
• Using GFDRR resources to enhance the role of non-governmental actors in disaster management;
• Coordinating with development partners, e.g. active participation in the UN Technical Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction (UNTWG-DRR), and the Convergence Group which includes the international donors and INGOs.
• Serve as the local point of contact for the EAP DRM team with the ASEAN Secretariat on implementation of the Regional Memorandum of Cooperation on DRM

Outcomes and Accountability
The expected outcome of the first activity would be: a) better resilient communities and public sector programs in facing disasters; b) application of the new policy in order to streamline the Bank’s response to crises and emergencies in Indonesia; and c) piloting and eventual mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation in operations and the new Country Partnership Strategy.

The expected impact/outcomes of the second activity would be successful implementation of the GFDRR-financed program for Phase II.  The key impact would be improvement of disaster management, in particular DRR, in Indonesia.

The anticipated results of the third activity are: a) strengthened policy dialogue and technical assistance to GoI on disaster preparedness and mitigation; b) increased civil society capacity to contribute to disaster reduction and recovery initiatives; and c) development of at least one partnership with one or more members of the international community on either disaster response or disaster risk reduction.
The adviser would report to the SD Sector Manager in Jakarta and the EAP Regional Disaster Risk Management Coordinator.

The candidate should possess the following characteristics:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in a relevant discipline such as urban planning, engineering, management, public policy, economics, environmental science, etc.;
• At least eight years of relevant experience including work on disaster prevention, relief, recovery, or management and/or the mitigation/adaptation for climate change;
• Extensive field experience, including relations and work with government agencies, NGOs, donors, and academia in the area of disaster management;
• Ability to work across sectors and to think about issues in terms of outcomes, not just in terms of outputs and inputs;
• Some familiarity with the World Bank’s disaster and climate policies;
• Good diplomatic and analytical skills, with the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and an inter-disciplinary team;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Indonesian with an appropriate level of office information technology skills;
• Demonstrated capacity to independently manage and assignments and meet tight deadlines;
• Willingness to travel in order to fulfill the assignment.

Term:
This is a local position co-terminus with the GFDRR funding. The initial duration of this consultancy will be 1 year, renewable upon availability of additional GFDRR funding.

Closing Date    07-Apr-2010

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