Job Purpose
The ARC programme began in 2019, with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ARC and the Government of Mozambique, represented by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). The aim of this MoU was to define the impact of Extreme Meteorological Events in Mozambique, including technical support to be provided by the ARC Agency to national experts working on disaster risk management and financing, as well as on training government staff and other efforts in support of the country’s objectives.
In order to monitor the implementation of the ARC program in Mozambique, two levels of supervision were designated, namely a Ministerial Supervision to be ensured by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, with the responsibility of identifying the appropriate parties for the financing of the premium required for the taking of ARC Insurance, Limited, and a Program Supervisor provided by the National Institute of Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD), as the government institution that is operationalizing the ARC Program in Mozambique. The Government Technical Working Group (TWG) consists of representatives of government institutions and relevant partners (INGD, SETSAN, DNGRG, IIAM, MADER, EMOSE, MEF, ISSM, INE, MTA, INAM, INAS, EMU and PMA), who in addition to participating in the process of customization and validation of Africa RiskView, Contingency Planning and Risk Transfer for the Mozambican context, serves as the government’s technical consultation body for decision-making in all matters inherent of the ARC Program in Mozambique.
By the end of 2019, ARC offered the parametric model that covered drought situations and the tropical cyclone insurance model was made available in 2020 and is still in its testing and socialization phase by the TWG for further technical opinion on its consistency and robustness taking into account the real conditions of the country.
According to the MoU, it is expected to identify the risk profile in Mozambique, the installation of a computer platform for Risk and Disaster Management and promotion of training of the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Risk Management and appropriation of the Africa Risk View (ARV) tool, in order to transfer the management of the risk portfolio to ARC and payment of an insurance premium.
4Ps Core organisational capabilities
Purpose
- Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives;
- Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners);
- Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission;
- Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.
People
- Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs;
- Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment;
- Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills;
- Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.
Performance
- Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work;
- Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors;
- Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities;
- Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.
Partnership
- Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles;
- Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners;
- Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders;
- Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.
Competencies
- Proven experience in conducting research and analysis in the area of gender equality and at least in a related area, including DRM, mitigation and/or adaptation to climate change, environment and/or sustainable development;
- Experience or strong familiarity with the work of WFP and/or other multilateral, bilateral and civil society development partners;
- Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills.
Standard minimum qualifications
- Master’s degree in one of the following areas: gender, DRM, climate change, environment, sustainable development or comparable academic qualification.;
- At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience at national and international level of gender integration in development projects and policies, especially in the development of training manuals for gender integration in at least one of the related areas including DRM, environment and/or sustainable development.
Work duration and results
- The consultancy will be carried out from January to February 2023;
- The consultant must provide and submit the Gender Analysis Report after 15 Working Days;
- Validation workshop – 5 Working Days (preparation, workshop and report).
Workplace, travel and institutional arrangements
Workplace: Mozambique
- The consultant will have access to the relevant information necessary for the execution of the tasks of this consultancy;
- The consultant will be responsible for his/her own equipment and means of work (computer, internet, mobile phone, printer, and must have access to the internet connection;
- The consultant should be available for consultation and with an e-mail address for contact at times in accordance with ARC working hours;
- The consultant shall carry out his/her tasks under the direct supervision of the Head of Gender Unit and with general guidance from the Country Engagement Manager of the ARC programme in Mozambique.
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