{"id":4577,"date":"2024-08-05T19:05:39","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T19:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/?post_type=jobs&p=4577"},"modified":"2024-08-28T13:22:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T13:22:12","slug":"tor-consultancy-to-support-sodma-to-develop-a-national-institutional-framework-for-multi-hazard-early-warning-system","status":"publish","type":"jobs","link":"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/jobs\/tor-consultancy-to-support-sodma-to-develop-a-national-institutional-framework-for-multi-hazard-early-warning-system\/","title":{"rendered":"TOR – Consultancy To Support SODMA To Develop A National Institutional Framework For Multi-Hazard Early Warning System"},"content":{"rendered":"
Somalia\u2019s hazard profile is dominated by droughts, floods, cyclones, strong winds, diseases (epidemic\/pandemic), terrorism, desert locust and armed conflicts, that disrupt people\u2019s livelihoods, destroy the infrastructure, divert planned use of resources, interrupt economic activities and retard development.<\/p>\n
Increasingly, it is recognized that hazards are linked. The impacts of many types of natural hazards do not occur in isolation, but recognition of such cause and effect on a national scale led to the creation of a National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center in Somalia for the first time that can accommodate multiple hazards and lessen their impacts. At the same time, the government is becoming aware that a paradigm shift from crisis management to risk management is utmost necessary if the finite resources available are spent in the most efficient way to assist the populations at risk to prevent or mitigate impact of disasters.<\/p>\n
In the pursuit of getting effective and timely warning against such hazards causing disasters, it was necessary to establish a National Center that provides early warning information of possible risks posed by hazards, based on this, and In order to reduce the risk of disasters and save lives and properties, the Federal Government of Somalia has assigned the Somali Disaster Management Agency to realize the aspiration of establishing and operationalize a National Multi-hazard Early Warning Center (NMHEWC).<\/p>\n
In cognizant of the above, an institutional Framework for Multi-Hazard Early Warning will provide a strategic guidance that paves the way for a comprehensive institutional framework to Early Warning and Early Action into disaster Risk management (DRM) programming and will strengthen national capacities for Early Warning in the disaster prevention, preparedness, and mitigation stages.<\/p>\n
The Somali Disaster Management Agency is seeking potential consultancy firm to carry out the development of a National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems institutional framework for Somalia.<\/p>\n
The overall aim of this assignment is to develop anticipatory early warning system and framework for the Somali disaster management Agency by reviewing and consolidating the existing early warning mechanism, synchronize with National Multi-hazard Early Warning Center (NMHEWC) and ultimately produce a national multi-hazard early warning institutional framework, a paradigm shift from crisis management to risk management on a national scale. The consultant will develop a comprehensive multi-hazard early warning framework which is in line with the National Disaster Risk Reduction strategy, policy and regional frameworks.<\/p>\n
Scope of Consultancy<\/strong><\/p>\n This MHEWS institutional framework consultancy will be conducted in Somalia and will give adequate focus on climate induced disasters, floods, drought among others. The consultant firm will directly report to the Somali Disaster Management Agency in close coordination and consultation with MoWER, MoECC, MoAI amog others. The consultant will also consult with WFP, FAO, FEWS NET, IGAD\/ICPAC AMHEWAS EWS, local governments and EWS\/DRM related implementing partners in the country.<\/p>\n The consultant will produce EWS framework through;<\/p>\n Methodology<\/strong><\/p>\n The consultant is expected to develop a detailed assessment methodology based on their understanding of the term of reference. The final methods shall be agreed upon between the consultant and SoDMA. Additionally, the Consultant\/consultancy firm is required to employ a mixed-method approach using a variety of data collection and analysis techniques for both quantitative and qualitative data in the assessment. The consultant should conduct a desk review of relevant early warning practice to provide insights from the context and lessons learnt from various organizations, aimed at incorporating learning\u2019s from the experiences and to improve upon the sustainability of the activities. The NMHEWS consultant\/consultancy firm is requested to use the Participatory Learning Approach Methods to collect information from the relevant stakeholders and encourage people to participate in the assessment process.<\/p>\n Authority and Responsibility<\/strong><\/p>\n The consultant;<\/p>\n Inputs of the agency (SoDMA)<\/strong><\/p>\n The Departments of Disaster Risk Management will provide:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Key deliverables<\/strong><\/p>\n The consultant is expected to carry out all the preparation required to roll out the consultancy in time;<\/p>\n Expected output<\/strong><\/p>\n The selected consultant\/firm will be required to employ a multi-disciplinary team (with Climate Change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, livelihoods, humanitarian, governance among other experience and expertise) to facilitate an in-depth analysis of the context. The consultant\/s will possess the following minimum qualification and skills:<\/p>\n This assignment will require the engagement of a firm\/company with institutional history and experience including disaster risk reduction and management skills, plan development, public relations\/engagement and with a background in working in Somalia. Based on the above stated objectives, the scope will include.<\/p>\n The exercise will entail:<\/p>\n\n
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