To provide technical and coordination support in designing, and implementing various training and capacity development programmes and initiatives in CDRI.
Role and Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of the capacity development strategy, trainings and capacity building programmes in CDRI.
- Support in building partnerships with various training institutions, academia and networks across the member countries for advancing the capacity development efforts of CDRI.
- Provide technical support in the development of various training modules, e- learning courses, learning webinars and masterclasses.
- Identify and draw on relevant experience, innovations and tools from various countries on capacity development for DRI.
- Identify, develop and draw on various tools, and innovative methods for designing and implementing capacity building programmes at the global, regional and national level.
- Support in the development of a roster of training and capacity building experts.
- Develop a knowledge bank on DRI to support the capacity building programmes including good practices and identity opportunities of adapting and transferring the knowledge in various contexts.
- Coordinate closely with the member countries, international organizations and networks, infrastructure professionals and experts, private sector, financing institutions and all other relevant stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrated strategic, technical, and intellectual skills in the substantive area
- Proven ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, analytical and strategic planning skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities
- Familiarity with international frameworks like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Sendai Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
- Past track record/Ability to work independently, deliver timely and quality products; and
- Computer proficiency, especially related to professional office software packages like Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience of working in international organizations.
- Proven experience of minimum 10 years relevant to the role, especially experience in the capacity development, roster management and deployments.
- Track record of disaster related capacity development and deployment of experts.
- Experience of implementing similar projects in developing countries and good understanding of capacity building and roster development strategies worldwide, would be an advantage.
- Experience working in an international organization and with a diverse number of partners comprising Governments, the UN, multi-lateral systems, industry, the financial institutions, knowledge and research institutions in multi country locations.
Qualifications
Post-Graduate qualification in urban planning, sustainable development, social work, disaster management, engineering, architecture or relevant related fields.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of overall experience in capacity development and training. Specific experience in disaster risk reduction will be given additional weightage.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in English, both oral and written.
- Proficiency in International (UN) languages other than English is desirable.
