Position PurposeThe Disaster Risk Reduction and Multi-Dimensional Resilience Specialist will work in the SDG MPTF Kenya Secretariat for the full range of the UNCT Kenya with its 24 agencies and support conducive collaboration with all stakeholders at all levels in Kenya to facilitate and support joint action and pooled funding and financing under the Fund and thereby strengthen the overall deliverables of the Kenya UNCT to achieve the priorities outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework Kenya 2022-2026 as regards Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and multi-dimensional resilience. The Specialist will also support the SDG MPTF Fund Board and the RC on matters related to DRR, multi-dimensional resilience and the humanitarian/development nexus and be the RCO focal person for Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.Duties And ResponsibilitiesTechnical Support to accelerate joint action and joint funding of the UNCT Kenya under the SDG MPTF Kenya for the UNSDCF Kenya.Support the design and implementation of joint programmes and planning/results reporting processes of the SDG MPTF Kenya and the UNSDCF (with particular focus on Strategic Priority 2 "Prosperity and Planet") in close collaboration with all actors, including the UNCT, the Kenyan government, International Financing Institutions, development partners, private sector and a broad range of stakeholders.Support to the SDG MPTF Kenya to drive conducive financing and institutional mechanisms in Kenya for DRR and resilience, to deliver the objectives in the UNSDCF. The incumbent will work together with the government (both national and county level) and a broad range of stakeholders including multilateral entities, international funds and the SDG Partnership Platform to support the mutual synergy and coordination on financing and investments.Support networks with a broad range of actors in Kenya for the UNCT important for DRR and multi-dimensional resilience in Kenya (CSOs, Council of Governors, academia, international financial institutions, private sector etc) and drive the agenda forwardIn close collaboration with the humanitarian UNCT members, support the RC, the Fund Board and the UNCT to advice and facilitate on issues related to ASALs, the repatriation of refugees and the future of the refugee camps in Kenya, and assist the RC, together with OCHA, in ensuring overall coherence on humanitarian action and the humanitarian/development nexus.Policy Level Input & Development Coordination.Monitor, analyze and support the SDG MPTF Board, RC and the UNCT on the policy development in Kenya as regards DRR, multi-dimensional resilience and the humanitarian/development nexus; identify problems and possibilities to be addressed and propose actions;liaise with relevantparties and identifyand track followup actions accordinglyFocal point and adviser to the RC and UNCT on issues related to DRR, resilience, the ASALs, humanitarian issues and PSEAEnsure facilitation and coordination of the PSEA work done by all agencies in the UNCT.Data And Knowledge ManagementEnsure and coordinate data and results reporting processes as relevant under the Fund, including for the UNSDCF and for UNINFO.The incumbent may be required to travel to conferences and workshops related to the position and is also expected to contribute to the overall work done by the Fund and the RCO as need be to realize the objectives of the UNSDCFThe incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Supervision and performance management of Programme TeamCompetenciesCore CompetenciesAchieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impactThink Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problemsLearn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiencesAdapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demandsAct with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater resultsEngage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaborationEnable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivityPeople ManagementUNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site .Cross-Functional & Technical competenciesBusiness Direction & Strategy - System ThinkingAbility to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system2030 Agenda: Planet - Disaster Risk AssessmentAbility to assess the risk level of a disaster.2030 Agenda: Planet - Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery:Disaster and Climate Risk Governance2030 Agenda: Planet - Disaster Risk Reduction and RecoveryDisaster Recovery Policy, Planning and Programming2030 Agenda: Planet - Disaster Risk Reduction and RecoveryDisaster Risk Information2030 Agenda: Planet - Disaster Risk Reduction and RecoveryEarly Warning and Preparedness2030 Agenda: Planet - Disaster Risk Reduction and RecoveryGender Responsive Disaster Risk Management and ReductionEducationRequired Skills and ExperienceAdvanced university degree in disaster risk management, engineering, social science, environment and/or climate studies, public administration, international studies, rural development, and management or a discipline relevant to disaster risk management related field is required.A first- level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.ExperienceMinimum of five (5) years (with Master's degree) or seven (7) years (with Bachelor's degree) of progressively responsible experience in disaster risk management, humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area is required.Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems such as ERP.Experience/Knowledge of Nature-based Solutions (Nb-S) desirable.Experience of data management in the relevant fields desirable.Experience in the UN Common System or other comparable international organization is desirableExperience in disaster risk management in Kenya is desirable.Experience in the UN Common System or other comparable international organization is desirable.Experience in emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief managementExperience in humanitarian affairsExperience in managing development projects.LanguageFluent in oral and written in English and local language is required
