National Consultant for Early Warning for All – Vanuatu

About the role

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is seeking a National Consultant to lead the development of an Early Warning for All (EW4All) roadmap for Vanuatu. The consultant will work closely with national authorities and stakeholders to identify gaps, design actions, and align the roadmap with the Sendai Framework and national priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct stakeholder mapping and desktop reviews across the four EWS pillars.
• Design and implement interviews, surveys, and consultations to gather data on needs and gaps.
• Perform a comprehensive gap analysis using the EW4All checklist.
• Develop a costed roadmap with clear actions, timelines, and validation mechanisms.
• Facilitate a national workshop to refine and validate the roadmap.
• Support authorities in the endorsement process to ensure alignment with national priorities.

Required profile

• Proven experience in early warning systems, disaster risk reduction, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct stakeholder mapping, gap analysis, and roadmap development.
• Strong knowledge of the Sendai Framework and EW4All initiative.
• Excellent communication skills for facilitating workshops and engaging with government officials.

Required skills