The DRR GIS consultant will support the enhancement of Information and Data Management capacities of National and Local Authorities in Liban and Afder Zone, Dolo Ado and Dolo Bay Woredas, Somali Region, Ethiopia in the framework “Integrated initiative to strengthen resilience and improve Health, Nutrition, WASH and DRR conditions of vulnerable populations and internally displaced persons in the areas of Ethiopia bordering Kenya and Somalia”.

Key tasks

Implementation of P-GIS for vulnerability and capacity analysis to cope with flood and drought risks

Support in the definition of mitigation and preparation actions

Design and implementation of playful methodologies for raising awareness on risk management

The DRR GIS consultant must accomplish the following:

Planning and Implementation

Ensures that participatory GIS hazard and vulnerability mapping is conducted, using satellite imagery and a participatory mapping methodology (an innovative approach developed by COOPI in Africa in collaboration with the Austrian University of Salzburg).

Work strongly towards partnering with DPPO and PSNP on EWS and flood protection

In collaboration with the Project Manager, support effective and constructive institutional relations with national and local stakeholders, Consortium Partner, and other service providers involved;

Ensure GIS application in analysis of relevant science-based information to create hydro-meteorological and climate related hazard specific decision support products for utilization by stakeholders at all levels (community, district and National governments).

GIS application in hydro-meteorological and climate hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment and potential impacts to different sectors (agriculture, water resources, urban development and infrastructure, natural resources and environment management, etc.) based on subject specific information in order to design appropriate disaster risk reduction interventions to suit all levels (community, districts and National governments).

Support the creation and Generate / prepare GIS maps and dissemination of relevant information to specific stakeholders at all levels.

Package scientific and technical information in assessing hydro-meteorological and climate risk as well as identify information gaps.

Provide resource inputs in development and delivery of training & capacity building programs on the subject to enable user institutions and communities to translate hydro-meteorological and climate hazard risk information and apply decision support tools for DRR.

Support Project Manager in advocating for the integration of hydro-meteorological and Climate hazard risk reduction information in development planning process and mainstreaming.

Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Project Manager aimed at achieving project’s objectives and results.

Reporting

Regularly supports Project Manager to report MEAL data on the defined reporting periods on project indicators /targets (monthly, quarterly, Bi-annually, annually, etc. as appropriate)

 Collect data for GIS software use in collaboration with advisors.

External Coordination

Conducts capacity assessment and based on the findings advises or plans for consortium partners to develop key competencies and skills to produce quality results

Proactively develops and maintains a good learning platform with all stakeholders and ensure that good practices are shared widely;

Identifies, records and shares lessons on project processes, practices and results with internal staff, consortium partners and other stakeholders;

Master’s degree in subjects such as Disaster Management, Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering, Land use planning, Environmental Engineering, Cartography & cadastral mapping or other related fields with strong background in GIS/RS applications;

At least 2-3 years’ experience in GIS applications in Disaster Risk Reduction and generation of related information;

Knowledge and experience with GIS-related applications including ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro, and QGIS and/or others;

Experience with the presentation of map products in a variety of mediums (reports, atlases, public outreach).

Experience developing web-based GIS applications;

Knowledge and understanding of GIS, GPS and cartographic principles,

Fluency in English and Amharic and/or Somali

Computer literacy and Microsoft Excel

Preferred

Self-motivated, pro-active and takes initiative;

Demonstrated ability and plan and organize work and time independently;

Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented work style, and experience in working in a multi-cultural environment;

Respect of Humanitarian Principles and COOPI’s Ethical Code.

Experience in liaising with governmental/local authorities, IOs and NGOs.

Proven capacity to work in a team