Overview
The consultant will contribute to ITU/BDT’s work on emergency telecommunications and the use of ICTs for disaster management, specifically supporting the UN Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Support BDT’s work on leading the warning dissemination and communication pillar of the UN Early Warning Initiative (EW4All).
- Work with governments and regional partners to coordinate technical assistance.
- Identify a group of experts to deliver technical assistance in countries.
- Support the coordination of country workshops and programs.
- Undertake research and help with the compilation of public warning systems, regulations, and platforms.
- Support the EW4All communication and fundraising efforts by providing content on the initiative.
- Provide support to the AI sub-group of the EW4All initiative by organizing meetings and events and liaising with stakeholders.
- Provide analytical support to BDT’s work on the Disaster Connectivity Map (DCM).
- Support the preparation and organization of meetings and seminars; prepare documents and liaise with speakers and experts.
Required Experience
- At least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of emergency telecommunications, disaster risk reduction and management, early warning systems, working directly with countries to implement projects of this nature.
- Experience working directly with stakeholders from local and national government or at the international level and in the area of emergency telecommunications.
- Technical experience in disaster risk reduction would be an advantage.
Qualifications
- University degree in a branch of international relations, development studies, engineering, business management or international policy.
- Higher university degree in a related field can be considered as a substitute for one year of working experience.
