CARICOM National Consultancy Roster: Programme Policy – Anticipatory Action and Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR)
Type of Vacancy: Expired Notices
Details of the Post
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
- Anticipatory Action Protocols: Country-specific AA protocols including hazard profiles, activation thresholds, early warning triggers, and lead time analysis.
- Developed or enhanced SOPs for Anticipatory Action and emergency response, tailored to national contexts and aligned with WFP frameworks.
- Emergency preparedness assessments and contingency plans for priority countries, including logistics and supply chain readiness strategies.
- Documentation of simulation exercises, training sessions, and coordination workshops, including lessons learned and recommendations.
- Operational reports from field deployments during emergency responses, detailing actions taken, coordination efforts, and outcomes.
- Policy briefs, analytical reports, and guidance notes on AA and emergency preparedness, including forecasting capacities and cost-benefit analyses of action vs. inaction.
- Planning, facilitation, and reporting of regional and national workshops on AA and Forecast-Based Financing, including participant feedback and strategic outcomes.
- Tools and reports to track progress of AA and emergency preparedness and response initiatives against defined indicators and results frameworks.
- Documentation of technical exchanges, coordination meetings, and partnership development efforts with governments, NGOs, private sector, and donors.
- Training modules, presentations, and resource packages to support institutional strengthening of WFP staff, national governments, and regional partners.
- Contributions to internal and external communications that enhance visibility of AA and emergency operations, including case studies and success stories
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
- Advanced University degree related to disaster risk management, environmental sciences, food security, climate change adaptation, development studies, social sciences, or related fields. Or a first degree with additional years of experience.
Experience:
- At least 3-5 years of experience in disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, or anticipatory action.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing FBF/AA systems or emergency response plans.
- Strong analytical skills in hazard modeling, vulnerability mapping, or early warning systems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability and willingness to deploy to emergency situations on short notice.
- Familiarity with Caribbean disaster risk context and regional institutions is highly desirable.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong understanding of disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, and anticipatory action frameworks, particularly in climate-vulnerable regions like the Caribbean.
- Knowledge of emergency response protocols, supply chain readiness, contingency planning, and operational coordination during crises.
- Ability to contribute to strategic planning, SOP development, and policy formulation in alignment with WFP and regional frameworks.
- Proven skills in managing multi-stakeholder projects, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting against results frameworks.
- Ability to design and deliver training, workshops, and technical support to strengthen institutional and community preparedness.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for producing knowledge products, policy briefs, and visibility materials that enhance awareness and support resource mobilization.
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The World Food Programme (Caribbean Multi-Country Office) is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified CARICOM Nationals for future consultancies in the Caribbean.
All applications received will be reviewed and go through a selection process to assess relevant experience and qualifications. Applicants who meet the selection criteria may be contacted for further interviews or assessments and to confirm their continued interest and availability.
Successful candidates will be placed in a roster for short-term opportunities and may be contacted according to operational needs. Rostered applicants may remain on the roster for 24 months.
WFP offers a competitive compensation package determined on the basis of the Terms of Reference and the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.