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Office/Unit/Project Description (max 300 words) is highly vulnerable to a wide range of natural hazards, including droughts, floods, coastal erosion, extreme heatwaves, and seismic activity. Climate change is expected to further increase the frequency and intensity of these events, posing serious threats to lives, livelihoods, ecosystems, and key socio-economic sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, water resources, and infrastructure. Explicit requirements include Proficiency in MS Office tools Prior work within Djibouti and Advanced university degree. Appears limited to nationally recruited or locally authorized candidates.
Last checked: 8 hours ago
Closing date: TBD
Country: Djibouti
Duty station: Djibouti
Contract type: Not specified
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Local / national only
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1. Office/Unit/Project Description (max 300 words)
Djibouti is highly vulnerable to a wide range of natural hazards, including droughts, floods, coastal erosion, extreme heatwaves, and seismic activity. Climate change is expected to further increase the frequency and intensity of these events, posing serious threats to lives, livelihoods, ecosystems, and key socio-economic sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, water resources, and infrastructure. These growing risks underline the urgent need for a comprehensive and integrated approach to disaster risk management (DRM) and climate change adaptation (CCA). In this context, the project seeks to strengthen national and local capacities for risk assessment, preparedness, and response; establish and operationalize a multi-hazard Early Warning System (EWS) that is people-centred and inclusive; integrate DRM and CCA considerations into planning frameworks; and enhance coordination and public awareness to improve resilience at all levels.
Over the past decades, the country has faced recurrent disasters, most notably severe droughts that have significantly affected water availability, food security, and economic stability. Climate projections indicate rising temperatures, increasingly variable rainfall patterns, and sea-level rise, all of which will exacerbate existing vulnerabilities and place further strain on public services, natural resources, and community resilience.
In response, the Government of Djibouti has made DRM and CCA central pillars of its national development agenda. These priorities are reflected in Vision Djibouti 2035, the National Strategy for Climate Change (SNCC), the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, and the National Disaster Risk Management Strategy. The latter provides a strategic framework for strengthening institutional capacity, improving preparedness, and enhancing coordination across government sectors and with local communities.Institutional capacity for DRM has been reinforced through the establishment of the Secrétariat exécutif de la gestion des risques et des catastrophes (SGERC), which plays a central role in prevention, preparedness, emergency response, and inter-agency coordination.
This project is funded by the Government of China through the Third Phase of the Triangular Cooperation on Early Warning Systems in Africa (TWIAS III), under the auspices of the Chinese International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA). Djibouti is one of only four African countries selected for this initiative, along with Seychelles, Comoros, and Madagascar. Implemented by UNDP under the Direct Implementation Modality (DIM), the project is delivered in close collaboration with the Government of Djibouti, through the Executive Secretariat for Risk and Disaster Management.
Aligned with the UN Secretary-General’s Early Warning for All (EW4All) Initiative, launched in 2022, for which Djibouti is one of the 11 global priority countries, the project aims to enhance the country’s capacity to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to disasters through robust early warning systems and strengthened institutional mechanisms.
The project’s overarching objectives are to:
By the end of the project, the following results are expected:
It is within this strategic framework that the Project Analyst is being recruited to provide operational, coordination, and technical support to the implementation of the project, ensuring that activities are delivered on time, to the required quality standards, and in full alignment with national priorities and international commitments.
2. Scope of application
The Project Analyst ensures that activities meet the quality standards and timelines agreed with UNDP Djibouti and China, and the national government (Ministry of Environment). The works under the direct supervision of the UNDP Programme Specialist (Environment and Climate) and in close coordination with UNDP Country Office environment team, the Executive Secretariat for Risk and Disaster Management (ESRD). He will work under the guidance of the UNDP Programme Specialist.
Ensure Project Management and Coordination
Ensure Technical Leadership in DRM
Ensure Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement
Facilitate Knowledge Management and Communication
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
3. Institutional arrangement
Based at the Executive Secretariat for Disaster and Risk Management (ESRD), the Project Manager / DRM Expert will work under the direct supervision of the UNDP Programme Specialist (Environment & Climate), in close coordination with the Exécutif Secretaire. The incumbent will collaborate regularly with relevant sectoral ministries, regional administrations, and the UNDP Country Office.
In line with the project’s structure under the Direct Implementation Modality (DIM), UNDP will retain fiduciary, administrative, and operational responsibility for the project. Accordingly, all activities will be implemented under the leadership of the UNDP Programme Specialist (Environment and Climate), who will ensure overall project guidance and coordination in close collaboration with the Government of Djibouti and UNDP’s regional and global teams.
At the national level, the project will operate through the Executive Secretariat for Risk and Disaster Management, hosted within the ESRD in Djibouti, while maintaining strong institutional linkages with the UNDP Country Office.
The dedicated project PMU will include:
At the global level, this framework programme will be supported by a Project Management and Technical Support Unit (GPMTSU), ensuring technical backstopping, quality assurance, and alignment with best practices. The project will also work closely with UNDP colleagues in China to leverage their expertise, exchange knowledge, and promote South-South cooperation.
4. Competencies
Core Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
People Management N/A
5--Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Thematic Area Name Definition Business Direction and Strategy Systems Thinking Ability 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 system. Business Management Project Management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals Business Management Partnership Management Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies Business Management Monitoring and Evaluation Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results. Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems processes, and tools. Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns Partnership Management Relationship Management Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding
6- Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA
Minimum training requirements Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Civil Protection, Public Administration, Development Studies, or a related field is required; Or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the area stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree Minimum years of relevant professional experience Applicants with Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level in climate change adaptation, public administration and policies, project management . Required skills N/A Desired skills Proven experience and strong knowledge of Djibouti's institutional framework, policy, budget, and planning processes Proven experience in managing multi-stakeholders and project management. Proficiency in MS Office tools Prior work within Djibouti’s national institution or UNDP Work experience with the United Nations Experience in resource mobilization Proven track record of good knowledge of The National Adaptation Plan (NAP), (SNCC) National Strategy on Climate Change, or (NDC )Nationally Determined Contribution processes of Djibouti Required language(s) Fluency in French and any of the local language local language( french,arabic, Somali) is required. Knowledge of English is desired. Professional Certificates N/A
6. Travel
All work will be carried out at the SGERC in Djibouti City, Djibouti. In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel expenses, including tickets, lodging, and terminal costs, must be agreed upon between the respective UNDP business unit and the Project Analyst prior to travel and will be reimbursed in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations for personnel under the NPSA modality.
7. The following documents are required from applicants:
Personal CV or P11, indicating all previous positions held and their main underlying functions, their duration (months/years), qualifications, as well as contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate, and at least three (3) most recent professional references from previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
A cover letter (1 page maximum) indicating why the candidate believes he or she is suitable for the position.
Managers may request (on an ad hoc basis) any other documents useful for the pre-assessment of the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other documents.
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