Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Analyst

To continue the momentum of successful implementation of the Promotion of Development and Confidence Building in CHT project (2003–2016) and Strengthening Inclusive Development in CHT (SID-CHT 2017-2023), MoCHTA and UNDP, with assistance from some Development Partners, have undertaken a new project titled “Ecosystem Restoration and Resilient Development in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (ERRD-CHT)”. The project focuses on enhancing resilient ecosystems, development and governance in the CHT by building community and ecosystem resilience through various development and conservation outputs and activities. Support for resilient livelihoods and micro-enterprises will be combined while conserving ecosystems and biodiversity and improving local governance by empowering local communities, including women and youth and marginalized sections, and institutions in partnerships with the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), counterparts, traditional leaders, and development partners.

The ERRD-CHT Project will produce results on four interlinked levels, strengthening the population’s ability to enhance resilience, development, and governance, impacting people’s lives and livelihoods. The main objective of ERRD-CHT project is “to strengthen gender-responsive resilience and development through improved governance and ecosystems, and adaptive livelihoods with market access.” which will be achieved through the following four Outputs:

Output 1: Improved and resilient forest ecosystems and livelihoods.
Output 2: Enhanced capacity and institutional building of the CHT institutions and strengthened democratic governance with increased people’s participation, responsive communities and more effective service delivery.
Output 3: Inclusive and gender-responsive learning and empowerment among women and girls. 
Output 4: Enabled environment for self-reliant youth development and leadership.

The project will be implemented in all 121 Unions of 26 Upazilas in the three Hill Districts of Rangamati, Khagrachari and Bandarban. In the CHT, nearly 100,000 rural- and urban households will directly benefit from the project. It will include the extreme urban and rural poor and vulnerable groups, including women and youth.

Chittagong Hill Tracts Watershed Co-Management Activity II (CHTWCA II), funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is part of “Ecosystems Restoration and Resilient Development in Chittagong Hill Tracts (ERRD-CHT)” – a project of the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs (MOCHTA). Chittagong Hill Tracts Watershed Co-Management Activity II (CHTWCA II), within the ERRD-CHT project, is being implemented with the goal: Strengthened gender-responsive local resilience through an integrated ecosystem management approach of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). CHTWCA II Outcome is to strengthen local resilience through an integrated ecosystem management approach that improves wildlife conservation and the governance of natural resources in the CHT. 
 

The Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Analyst is responsible for climate change and disaster risk preparedness and management while leading and providing guidance in developing practitioners’ internal and external knowledge networks in these thematic areas. The incumbent is responsible for disaster risk preparedness and management. S/he will have expertise on climate adaptation and mitigation. S/he will identify integrated approaches with conservation strategies for local implementation. The incumbent will be a vital member of the CHTWCA II team of the ERRD-CHT project and work under the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Specialist and close collaboration with the ERRD-CHT senior management teams.

Key Functions:

• Development and implementation of relevant policies, strategies, guidelines and partnerships for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management and to mitigate the impacts;
• Conducting assessments to identify vulnerabilities and risks related to climate change and natural disasters. Analysing climate data, trends, and projections to inform risk management strategies.
• Integrating climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction into CHTWCA II planning and implementation processes.
• Organizing training sessions and workshops to enhance the capacity of stakeholders in climate change and disaster risk management. Building the skills of local communities, governments, and organizations to better prepare for and respond to climate-related disasters.
• Engaging with communities to raise conservation awareness about the risks of climate change and the importance of disaster preparedness.
• Supporting relief, recovery and reconstruction efforts to improve resilience to climate change and disaster risks.
• Developing tools, guidelines, and frameworks to facilitate the implementation of climate-resilient strategies.

Measurable Outputs and Performance Indicators: 

• Training and workshop facilitation skills with quality training materials development;
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN values and ethical standards. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Ability to effectively coordinate with partners in and outside the UN organizations. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and strong leadership qualities;
• Knowledge of UNDP and USAID Rules and Regulations is an advantage.
• Demonstrates openness to change, ability to manage complexities, strong oral and written communication skills and responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

• Achieve Results: Level 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
• Think Innovatively: Level 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 
• Learn Continuously: Level 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
• Adapt with Agility: Level 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 
• Act with Determination: Level 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
• Engage and Partner: Level 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Level 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Business Direction & Strategy    

• Effective Decision Making. Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications. 

Business Development    

• Knowledge Generation. Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations.
• Knowledge Facilitation. Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation, contribution, and exchange.

Business Management    

• Partnership Management. Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies

Partnership Management    

• Emerging partnerships. Ability to engage with emerging partners, develop and manage a strategy and develop approaches to developing and managing these new strategic partnerships 

2030 Agenda: People     

• Gender. Gender Equality and Institutional Transformation