Disaster Preparedness Consultant - National Emergency Telecom Plans and Mobile Early Warning

Overview

Consultant to support ITU's work on developing National Emergency Telecommunication Plans (NETP), conduct national assessments on early warning systems, and provide technical assistance for implementing mobile-based early warning systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and organize national consultation meetings on NETP and early warning systems.
• Identify and link stand-alone plans from other organizations with telecommunications sector emergency plans.
• Design and develop NETPs for countries, including a regulatory framework.
• Conduct situational assessments of country's early warning systems.
• Support countries in implementing mobile Early Warning Systems (EWS) on cell-broadcast (CB) and/or location-based SMS (LB-SMS).
• Conduct legal analysis of policies, regulatory frameworks, and laws associated with mobile EWS implementation.
• Draft/review bidding proposals and technical specifications.
• Develop final NETPs.

Required Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the field relevant to the Special Service Agreement. In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on national emergency telecommunications, mobile-based early warning system and technology on cell-broadcast, emergency communication, disaster recovery, emergency response, and crisis management.

Qualifications

University degree in telecommunication, computer science, information technology or other related field. An advanced degree would be an advantage.

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