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Early Warning/Early Action (EW/EA) Specialist- USAID DRM Activity

RTI International

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Social Science

Social Science and Community

Addis Ababa

3 years - 5 years

1 Position

2024-08-30

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2024-09-16

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Fields of study

Disaster Risk Management and Sustainable Development

Governance and Development Studies

Social Science

Full Time

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Job Description

RTI International is seeking an Early Warning/Early Action (EW/EA) Specialist for the USAID Ethiopia DRM Activity. The EW/EA Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of effective and responsive multi-hazard early warning systems (MH-EWS) and anticipatory action-related activities by the program to mitigate the impacts of hazards and subsequent disasters in Ethiopia.

This position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and will report to the DRM Coordination Lead.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate/foster collaboration, facilitate knowledge exchange, and implement the activity-funded MH-EWS roadmap for enhancing the nation's resilience against diverse hazards.

  • Lead in the review and reporting of the lessons learnt in the implementation of the enhanced multi-hazard early warning system and anticipatory actions in Ethiopia, drawing from collaborative insights gathered during the assessment and the after-action reviews.

  • Establishing collaboration, fostering opportunities, and creating platforms for stakeholders to exchange experiences, challenges, and innovative solutions for effective EW/EA.

  • Lead in planning, organizing, and executing activity workshops on stocktaking of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems and Anticipatory Actions in Ethiopia, and of sharing learning with all stakeholders. 

  • Preparing detailed reports that encapsulate the assessment of outcomes, and, mapped inventory of best practices and participant feedback on the effectiveness of implementing anticipatory actions. 

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience, Master's Degree and 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in international development, development studies, humanitarian assistance, food security, disaster risk management, social sciences or related field

  • Knowledge of early warning and early action, anticipatory action planning and humanitarian programme cycle.

  • Familiarity with the specific context of Ethiopia, including climate-related risks, hazards, and existing early warning mechanisms.

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills (attention to detail is required); flexibility and capacity to multi-task.

  • Verbal and written fluency in English is required.

  • Ability to travel and work throughout Ethiopia in difficult terrain/conditions at times.     

How To Apply

Fields Of Study

Disaster Risk Management and Sustainable Development

Governance and Development Studies

Social Science

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