The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) is responsible for mobilising and coordinating local and international responses to humanitarian situations in order to prevent disasters, save lives, restore livelihoods and assist affected communities to rebuild resilience against natural and man-made disasters. Therefore, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) is seeking a consultant for the development and mapping out of flood exposure in Beledweyne and Jowhar districts of Hirshabelle State.

1. To carry out comprehensive database of flood hazard scenarios, including frequency, intensity, duration and extent of flooding events;
2. To conduct a spatial inventory of assets and populations at risk of flooding in Beledwayne and Jowhar districts, their locations, value, vulnerability and resilience;
3. To develop a methodology for estimating potential flood damages and losses, considering direct and indirect impacts as well as adaptation and mitigation measures;
4. To develop a set of indicators and metrics for assessing flood risk and exposure, such as expected annual damage, estimated maximum loss and risk reduction potential;
5. To develop a user-friendly interface for visualising and communicating flood exposure information to stakeholders and decision-makers.

–          An inception report outlining steps and methodology to be used in mapping out flood exposure in Beledwayne and Jowhar districts of Hirshabelle State;

–          To report on a comprehensive database of flood hazard scenarios, including frequency, intensity, duration and extent of flooding events;

–          To conduct a spatial inventory of assets and populations at risk of flooding in Beledweyne and Jowhar districts, including their locations, value, vulnerability and resilience;

–          To develop a methodology for estimating potential flood damages and losses, considering direct and indirect impacts as well as adaptation and mitigation measures;

–          To develop a set of indicators and metrics for assessing flood risk and exposure, such as expected annual damage, estimated maximum loss and risk reduction potential;

–          To develop a user-friendly interface for visualising and communicating flood exposure information to stakeholders and decision-makers;

–          To conduct validation workshops with relevant states and stakeholders;

–          To submit a final draft to SoDMA;

–          To obtain final approval from SoDMA leadership.

–          Be a legal entity registered in Somalia;

–          Have proven and solid knowledge and experience in providing similar services to international organisations and the government;

–          Have proven expertise in cross working on programs, policies or studies focused on disaster management and disaster risk reduction;

–          Have proven experience in strategy development and strong knowledge of the Somalian operational context;

–          Be a consultant with postgraduate degree in environmental resources, water resources, strategic management, disaster risk management, or other related fields;

–          Possess a sound understanding of national development planning frameworks and priorities and FGS and FMS coordination and development challenges and constraints on the disaster management agenda;

–          Have proven to understand the Somali political and institutional context;

–          Have at least four years of prior work experience dealing with disaster management, emergency response, resilience building and/or humanitarian response planning;

–          Demonstrate knowledge and experience in undertaking research;

–          Demonstrate experiences and skills in facilitating stakeholder/working group consultations;

–          Having Relevant regional and international experience will be considered an added advantage;

–          Have the ability to collect, organise, analyse, distil and document significant amounts of information and follow procedural steps;

–          Demonstrate problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to assess challenges and recommend solutions.

Please use ‘Map out Flood Exposure in Beledweyne and Jowhar Districts of Hirshabelle State’’ as the email subject heading.

Application deadline is November 15^th, 2023.

NOTE: Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.