Early Warnings and Early Action Expert
Quick answer
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction is hiring a home-based Early Warnings and Early Action Expert to develop SOPs and strengthen crisis communication mechanisms for COVACC in Niger.
- Role
- Early Warnings and Early Action Expert
- Organization
- United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
- Location
- Home based
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-07-01
The role
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is seeking an expert to develop and validate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Niger's Centre Opérationnel de Veille, d’Alerte et de Conduite des Crises (COVACC). The consultant will focus on strengthening operational coordination and streamlining communication mechanisms for early warning and disaster response. This home-based consultancy is for a 6-month duration, requiring close collaboration with national authorities and stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Develop a comprehensive SOP document covering operational and communication procedures for COVACC.
- Define roles and responsibilities for stakeholders across national, regional, and local levels.
- Standardize information management and multi-hazard early warning dissemination processes.
- Establish internal and external communication protocols for alerts and crisis updates.
- Facilitate a validation workshop and provide regular progress reports to the Programme Management Officer.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in disaster risk management, risk analysis, or a related social science field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in disaster risk reduction, crisis management, or early warning systems.
- Proven experience in the elaboration or revision of SOPs and emergency coordination mechanisms.
- Fluency in French and knowledge of English.
- Familiarity with the disaster risk management institutional framework in Niger or the Sahel region is highly desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this consultancy is home-based.
What is the duration of this contract?
The expected duration of this consultancy is 6 months.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates need an advanced degree (or a first-level degree with 2 additional years of experience) and 5 years of professional experience in disaster risk reduction or crisis management.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications for this position must be submitted by 07/01.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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