GEOSPATIAL DATA SCIENTIST

Bangkok, Thailand

The Geospatial Data Scientist will primarily support the development of an impact-based early warning system for floods and droughts and apply deep machine learning to map flood inundation areas in the SEA region. The Geospatial Data Scientist will work closely and take inputs from the SERVIR SEA Weather and Climate Resilience thematic lead to implement the regional service Enhancing Anticipatory Actions for Disaster and Climate Resilience of the SERVIR SEA. 

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CLIMATE FINANCE OFFICER

Bangkok, Thailand

The Climate Finance Officer will provide technical inputs in ADPC's projects with various International Financial Institutions (IFI's) project on public and private climate finance, and to contribute to ADPC's work on climate change in the region. The Climate Finance Officer will provide support remotely and face-to-face with country team and consultants.

The Climate Finance Officer will be based in Bangkok, Thailand. 

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OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Bangkok, Thailand

The Operations Associate, reporting to the Director of the Geospatial Information Department, will be responsible for supporting procurement activities, managing vendor relationships, providing program support, assisting with event planning, collecting necessary documents, supporting data collection for monitoring and evaluation, reviewing sub-contractors' financial reports, processing payment requests, managing office filing, purchasing stationery and office supplies, and assisting with travel-related tasks.

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CLIMATE ADAPTATION CONSULTANT

Home-based

The Climate Adaptation Consultant will support in identifying youth and women leaders in the sphere of water governance across the Ganges-Brahmaputra and Meghna basin related to community groups in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. Support in preparing a cohort of women and youth leaders to advocate for improved water governance and build climate resilience. Support the capacity development of women and youth leaders through training through the e-modules.

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CONSULTANT - REMOTE SENSING AND GEO-INFORMATICS EXPERT

Bangkok, Thailand

The consultant will assist the Geospatial Information Department of ADPC and specifically for SERVIR-Mekong project in the following areas:

- Development of the forest alert system

- Crop types mapping with machine learning and cloud computing

- Development of Sentinel data processing and upgrade RLCMS

- Capacity building and knowledge sharing

CONSULTANT FOR DEVELOPING COMPENDIUM OF CLIMATE RESILIENT PRACTICES IN BIHAR

Bihar, India

With support and guidance from Technical Specialist - Climate Resilience, PRR, based in Bihar, the consultant would perform the following tasks:

-Undertake field work to the identified locations

- Capture/Document at least 15 story line/success story of climate resilience practices and related benefits to the farmers

- Capture relevant photographs during the field trip to be included in the Compendium

- Prepare the final document (Compendium on Climate Resilience Practices in Bihar) in ready to print format in English and Hindi both.

- Prepare a brief report on the assignment including but not limited to a narration of the background, methodology, case studies including those that were not included in the final compendium etc.

- Submit 20 (10 English & 10 Hindi) hard copies of the Compendium to ADPC Bihar Office

PEER LEARNING FACILITATION AND DOCUMENTATION CONSULTANT FOR ODISHA YATRA

Bhubaneswar City, Odisha State, India

Program for Strengthening Preparedness for Emergency Response and Recovery in India (PROSPER-India) is organizing peer learning visits on DRR for Government of Bihar officials to different parts of India. The services of a consultant are required to facilitate liaison with good practices to be visited, prepare pre-yatra reference materials, to capture the practical essence of the good practices being visited as part of the SAMBAL Yatra. This will serve as a ready reference for Government of Bihar in promoting selected good practices within their departments.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Yangon, Myanmar

The Project coordinator will be responsible for coordination and implementation of ADPC programs and projects for the Urban Resilience Department in Yangon, particularly of the implementation of the URCE program in Myanmar. The Project Coordinator will also be in charge of administration and logistical arrangement for program/project in the country. She or he will provide support to the Project Manager in Myanmar in promoting and enhancing cooperation in disaster and climate risk reduction and resilience between ADPC and the Government of Myanmar, development partners and other stakeholders to support Myanmar in the implementation of SFDRR, SDGs, etc. This position is located Yangon and reports to the Project Manager in ADPC Office in Yangon.

PROJECT MANAGER

Yangon, Myanmar

The Project Manager will take the lead in the management and implementation of ADPC Urban Resilience programs and projects in Myanmar, particularly of the management and implementation of the URCE program in Myanmar. The Project Manager will represent ADPC in Myanmar in promoting and enhancing cooperation in disaster and climate risk reduction and resilience between ADPC and the Government of Myanmar, development partners and other stakeholders to support Myanmar in the implementation of SFDRR, SDGs, etc. This position is located in Yangon, Myanmar, and reports to the Director - Urban Resilience.

PROJECT MANAGER

Hanoi, Vietnam

The Project Manager will take lead in the management and implementation of ADPC programs and projects in Viet Nam, particularly of the management and implementation of the URCE program in Viet Nam. The Project Manager will represent ADPC in Viet Nam in promoting and enhancing cooperation in disaster and climate risk reduction and resilience between ADPC and the Government of Viet Nam, development partners and other stakeholders to support Viet Nam in the implementation of SFDRR, SDGs, etc. This position is located in Hanoi, Viet Nam, and reports to the Director - Urban Resilience.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

The Project coordinator will be responsible for coordination and implementation of ADPC programs and projects in Viet Nam, particularly of the implementation of the URCESEA program in Viet Nam. The Project Coordinator will also be in charge of administration and logistical arrangement for program/project in the country. She or he will provide support to the Project Manager in Viet Nam in promoting and enhancing cooperation in disaster and climate risk reduction and resilience between ADPC and the Government of Viet Nam, development partners and other stakeholders to support Viet Nam in the implementation of SFDRR, SDGs, etc. This position is located in Hanoi, Viet Nam, and reports to the Project Manager in ADPC Office in Viet Nam.

GEOSPATIAL WEB DEVELOPER

Bangkok, Thailand

 The overall goal of the Geospatial Information Department of ADPC is to increase uses of geospatial technology, data, and information by countries in Asia for supporting decision making related to disaster risk management and climate resilience. The department supports all thematic areas of focus of ADPC to achieve their goals, mainly through: • Increased accessibility and technical capacity to develop, maintain, and use geospatial information including disaster and climate risk maps, forecasted and real-time disaster data for early warning, and damage data for post-disaster assessment and recovery planning, • Increased awareness by decision makers on applications of geospatial information in disaster risk management and climate resilience decision making, and • Geospatial solutions, such as maps, tools, models, and data, customized to the demands of stakeholders ADPC, together with its consortium partners, is implementing a project “SERVIR-Mekong,” a joint initiative of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). SERVIR-Mekong brings NASA's scientific and technical know-how to help developing countries use information provided by Earth observing satellites and geospatial technologies to sustainably prepare for and respond to disasters, manage natural resources, and improve food security in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The Geospatial Information Department of ADPC is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill this position and work closely with our team of scientists, GIS and remote sensing specialists, and other developers working for SERVIR-Mekong to achieve the aforementioned goals. The Geospatial Web Developer is a technical expert in the SERVIR-Mekong hub, hosted at ADPC. Primarily, s/he will be responsible for developing new geospatial web portals for SERVIR-Mekong, but s/he will also contribute to capacity-building of users and partners. This position is located in Bangkok, Thailand, but will require occasional travels to project sites as requested by the supervisor.

NATIONAL POLICY EXPERT TO FACILITATE STRATEGIC PLANNING OF BNPB TRAINING CENTER (DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING GROUND OR DRTG)

Home based

Under the supervision and guidance of DRTG's Head and ADPC Program Manager, the consultant will lead the development of DRTG's Strategic Plan 2020-2024 by providing technical expertise and knowledge in the relevant areas. The work will include formulation of middle-term strategic plan for DRTG and a long-term (10 years) business development plan to implement DRTG's program and activities in an effective and efficient manner in line with its vision, missions and mandates.

GIS DATABASE MANAGEMENT (CONSULTANT)

Bangkok, Thailand

The Consultant is expected to work with the Geospatial Information Department and provide assistance for management and developing GIS database for online web portals and relevant products for ADPC projects.

GENDER ADVISOR, CONSULTANT

Bangkok, Thailand

Gender Advisor will implement technical activities at a departmental as well as at an institutional level. The position essentially requires a thorough understanding of DRR and CR to be able to provide technically sound advice and inputs for strengthening the mainstreaming of gender equality across ADPC’s programs, projects, policies, and operational manuals. The consultant will be based in Bangkok,Thailand and report to the Director of Risk Governance Department.

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

COMMUNITY RESILIENCE SPECIALIST

Yangon, Myanmar

The Community Resilience Specialist will be the key focal person for the "Building Resilient Urban Communities" BRUC Project in Yangon, Myanmar. He/She will be responsible for managing all project activities at the city and community level including stakeholder engagement, community resilience planning, overseeing community-led projects implementation, and ensuring achievement of project deliverables. BRUC Project in Yangon is implemented by Asian Disaster Preparedness Center and Oxfam-GB with funding from the Asian Development Bank. The project aims to support urban poor communities, especially vulnerable groups, to improve their well being despite the impacts of different disasters and climate change.

The Objectives of this position are to:

-Lead the implementation of project at the city-level including stakeholder engagement, community resilience planning, overseeing community-led projects implementation;

- Ensure quality control of program proposals and project outcomes;

- Provide necessary mechanisms to support the project team in the exercise of their duties;

- Maintain the reputation of ADPC;

- Ensure all required governance policies are adhered to.



Since this position is in an urgently need, if you are interested, please apply at your earliest. The Selection Committee will review the application daily and will contact those whose qualification and experience matches with the position for an interview in parallel with the duration of the advertisement. If the Selection Committee finds the best fit candidate before the closing date of the application, the selection will be made and closed.

GIS SPECIALIST

Home based

The Consultant - GIS Specialist is expected to work with his/her supervisor in the Geospatial Information Department and provide technical assistance for ADPC projects, namely Multi Hazard Risk Assessment for the State of Jammu and Kashmir and Disaster Risk Reduction by Integration Climate Change Projection into Flood and Landslide Risk Assessment.

ICT EQUIPMENT

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

We kindly request you to submit your quotation for procurement of ICT equipment, as detailed in Annex 1 of this RFQ. When preparing your quotation, please be guided by the form attached hereto as Annex 2. Quotations in password protected PDF format shall be submitted on or before 16 October 2019 by e-mail below: Email: ICT_submission@adpc.net Quotations submitted by email must be limited to a maximum of 10MB, virus-free and no more than 2 email transmissions. They must be free from any form of virus or corrupted contents, or the quotations shall be rejected.

SCIENCE AND DATA LEAD - RE-ADVERTISE

Bangkok, Thailand

The Science and Data Lead is the principal technical expert in the SERVIR-Mekong hub and the primary technical contact with the NASA's science team. The Science and Data Lead reports directly to the SERVIR-Mekong Chief of Party. S/he will take a leadership role in the development and delivery of scientific products and maintain an active network of clients and technical partners in the region. Primarily, s/he will lead the efforts of the wider SERVIR-Mekong technical team to develop new, high quality user-tailored services, data, tools, and models to address on-the-ground priorities of the Lower Mekong region, but s/he will also contribute to capacity-building of users, facilitate improved information sharing and active use of geospatial information for decision making in the region, and help ensure sustainability of hub functions at ADPC.

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

GENDER ADVISOR, CONSULTANT

Bangkok, Thailand

Gender Advisor will help ensure the mainstreaming of gender equality aspects in ADPC’s design and implementation of activities under programs and projects at local, national, and regional levels. The following are some of the key institutional and department-specific duties and responsibilities:

GENDER & DIVERSITY COORDINATOR

Bangkok, Thailand

The Program Coordinator will be part of ADPC’s thematic department of Risk Governance. S/he will be involved in research support on a broad range of topics with a focus on gender equality in DRR.

COMMUNICATION CONSULTANT

Bangkok, Thailand

The Communication Consultant will provide support to the Communication Manager in advancing the disaster risk reduction agenda in Asia and the Pacific through targeted and innovative communications within the scope of ADPC’s vision, mission, and goals.

URBAN RISK AND RESILIENCE SPECIALIST

Bangkok, Thailand

The Urban Risk and Resilience Specialist will be the technical team member for the ADPC’s Urban Resilience theme identifying and contributing to urban management and planning risks faced by the countries, which are in line with the global frameworks such as SFDRR, SDGs, Climate Action, Urban Agenda etc. The work will entail the formulation of technical and programmatic interventions to improve urban sector development.

The Specialist will have to take lead in technical assistance to projects and services on behalf of ADPC. In addition, She/He will be assisting the Office of the Executive Director (OED) in promoting the Urban Resilience agenda within and outside ADPC.

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT TO MAKE FILMS FOR DISASTER RISK COMMUNICATION AND INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM E-MODULES

Indonesia

The purpose of the consultancy is to produce 8 films as a part of content development in Disaster Risk Communication and Incident Command System e-modules for INA-DRTG.

RESEARCH CONSULTANT

Bangkok, Thailand

The iPrepare Business team is implementing a number of projects in Thailand and the region focusing on private sector engagement in DRM as well as promoting Business Continuity and other Business Resilience tools and approaches.

ADPC, in partnership with technical partners, will assist the process of visualizing impacts of disaster risks on industrial areas and the surround communities in Thailand using a scientific method, and promoting business continuity through industry, government and academia collaboration.

As such, there is a need to collect statistical and qualitative data from local authorities and other stakeholders to measure their susceptibilities and capacities to the flood disaster in the selected areas in proximity of Bangkok.

INTERN

Bangkok, Thailand

Intern is required to support the PRR department in a number of ongoing going projects and assignments, particularly in Thailand. Specifically, the intern would support the work of the iPrepare Business team which is a dedicated unit for engaging the private sector in Disaster Risk Management (DRM).

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Yangon, Myanmar

 ADPC is an intergovernmental regional organization with a vision to reduce disaster and climate risk impacts on communities and countries in Asia and the Pacific. It works with governments, development partners, international organizations, NGOs, civil society, private sector, media and other key stakeholders. In addition to its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, ADPC currently has offices/representation in 11 additional countries. The Project Coordinator will provide project coordination support for implementing projects and programs in Myanmar. This position is located in Yangon, Myanmar. Note: It is not the intent of this Position Description to cover every aspect of the position requirements, rather to highlight the most important areas of personal and joint responsibility.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

Colombo, Sri Lanka

The Geotechnical Engineer will provide technical resource inputs as well as coordination support for implementing projects and programs of ADPC. In addition, he / she will be assisting the ADPC in promoting the landslide hazard and risk management related activities within and outside ADPC.

CONSULTANCY FIRM TO UNDERTAKE PROGRAM EVALUATION OF "STRENGTHENING EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPACITY OF LOCAL HUMANITARIAN ACTORS IN ASIA"

Home based with missions to ADPC Bangkok, Thailand

The Consultant/Consultancy Firm is expected to evaluate the program capturing how its processes, outputs, and outcomes have contributed and or attributed in strengthening the emergency response capacity of local humanitarian actors in Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, and Sri Lanka.

INTERN IN DEVELOPING A SATELLITE PROCESSING PIPELINE FOR SENTINEL-2 AND SENTINEL-3 DATA INGESTION AND PROCESSING

Bangkok, Thailand

The new European Space Agency's satellite constellation is an important and rich data source for multiple disciplines. However, all data needs to be pre-processed to ensure consistent and quality controlled time-series.

INTERN IN CROP TYPE MAPPING FOR CAMBODIA USING GOOGLE EARTH ENGINE AND MACHINE LEARNING

Bangkok, Thailand

A new generation of satellites enables us to map vegetation and crop types with unprecedented detail. We are using the new Sentinel-1 and 2 satellites for crop type mapping in Cambodia.

INTERN IN COLLECTING LAND COVER REFERENCE DATA

Bangkok, Thailand

Reference data is an important input for land cover classification systems. Reference data can be collected in the field or from high-resolution satellite imagery. ADPC helped develop the reference data collection system Collect Earth Online together with the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

INTERN IN MAPPING AND ANALYZING CURRENT AND HISTORIC TRENDS OF FOREST DYNAMICS IN THE LOWER MEKONG BASIN (LMB)

Bangkok, Thailand

Deforestation is a major problem in the greater Mekong Region that could lead intensified flash floods. ADPC developed a system to map deforestation from space using satellites. The system was developed in collaboration with the University of Maryland and NASA.

INTERN IN DEVELOPING A LAND USE INFORMATION CATALOGUE FOR THE LOWER MEKONG BASIN (LMB)

Bangkok, Thailand

The intern will responsible for the development of a Land Cover Information Catalogue, that presents all information in a concise and understandable matter. The catalogue is a description cards for land cover classes.

INTEGRATED KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT LEAD

Bangkok, Thailand

The Integrated Knowledge Management Lead (IKM Lead) will lead all knowledge management, south-south learning, advocacy and communication efforts under the various programs being administered by the Preparedness for Response and Recovery (PRR) Department. The IKM Lead is responsible for building and maintaining a positive profile of ADPC work through impactful media and outreach across key external online and offline communications channels; and delivering compelling stories and events that reinforce the image of various programs, while supporting regular and efficient sharing and exchange of information through effective internal communications. The IKM Lead will also lead the development and implementation of advocacy tools and products, procedures, and systems, including knowledge management and outreach functions such as program-specific portals, websites, etc. Note: It is not the intent of this Position Description to cover every aspect of the position requirements, rather highlight the most important areas of personal and joint responsibility.

CONSULTANT FOR COMPILATION AND FINALIZATION OF FINANCE MANUAL

Bangkok, Thailand

The Consultant will study available policies, manual, guidelines, research best practices, compile and incorporate it into one comprehensive manual. He/she will write a few page summary covering overview of ADPC financial management system. The Consultant will need to work with the Finance Department and Human Resources and Administration Department

CONSULTANCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT COORDINATION

Japan

ADPC is implementing a project “Strengthening Community-level Flood Preparedness in Oita Prefecture, Japan” in Beppu City” from Mar 2019 to Mar 2020. Working closely with Beppu City Government and relevant local organizations and partners, we are developing a mobile application that will greatly facilitate the effective evacuation of persons with disabilities in the city with an initial focus on flood hazard. We are seeking a Local Government Coordinator that will support and facilitate the implementation of relevant project activities in Beppu City. Please refer to the attached Terms of Reference for more detail information.

CONSULTANT FOR MULTI-SECTOR CONTINGENCY PLANNING

Myanmar

The existing contingency plan of Myanmar NGO Consortium for Preparedness and Response (MNGOCPR) will be revised and updated. Similarly, a contingency plan for Myanmar Private Sector Disaster Management Network (MPD Network) will also be developed in the form of SOP or related protocol, guidance notes to re-define and document the actions that will be taken by the MPD Network in emergency response. At the same time a high level policy dialogue event will be organized to discuss and collect inputs from all the relevant stakeholders including local NGOs/CSO and private sector networks for the enhancement of contingency planning process of government sector in a way that is conducive for multi-sector engagement, particularly CSO/LNGO and private sector in emergency response.

CONSULTANT - FLOOD MODELING SPECIALIST

Bangkok, Thailand - with occasional travels to Laos PDR, Viet Nam, and Cambodia

ADPC's Geospatial Information Department is seeking a Flood Modeling Specialist Consultant, for a 5-month consultancy. The consultancy is based at the ADPC headquarters in Bangkok, but with occasional travels to Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet Nam for consultation visits and conducting workshops.

INTERN, GENDER IN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

Bangkok, Thailand

The Intern will be a part of ADPC’s thematic department of Risk Governance and involve in research support on a broad range of topics with a focus on gender in DRR.

IT CONSULTANT FOR E-LEARNING PLATFORM

Indonesia

The purpose of the consultancy is to ensure that e-learning applications that have been migrated from leased servers can be integrated and operate optimally into BNPB servers so that the e-training platform can be used properly and smoothly for the Indonesian National Disaster Relief Training Ground.

DOCUMENTATION CONSULTANT FOR SAMBAL PEER LEARNING YATRAS

India

The services of a documentation consultant are required to capture; the practical essence of the good practices being visited as part of the SAMBAL Yatras such that GoB officials have ready reference for promoting selected good practices within their departments. These will be compiled as part of the report for each Yatra. The report of the SAMBAL Peer learning Sammelan will be developed to map the sectoral outcomes of this effort and discuss ways in which these outcomes can be enhanced. Additionally, a documentation of the process followed for the SAMBAL peer learning Yatra initiative along with its outcomes needs to be undertaken by the consultant.

INTERN

Bangkok, Thailand

ADPC is engaging intern to assist various activities required for the implementation of the research component of the BRDR program. The Intern will be based in Bangkok and is expected to undertake research, gather data/information on DRR and CR, and prepare reports for the BRDR team.

CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP AND DELIVER HUMANITARIAN LEADERSHIP ROLE IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSE

Myanmar

The sector objective is to build capacities of key stakeholders to strengthen emergency response cooperation mechanism at the National and local levels. Thus through consultation with MPP Task force members and the Lessons Learned and Planning workshop in last January the following five training courses were identified: Multi-Hazard Disaster Management, Emergency Response, Risk Assessment, Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Humanitarian Leadership in disaster management. Therefore, the program is currently looking for a qualified person to develop and deliver the Humanitarian Leadership course to be conducted at the Disaster Management Training Center (DMTC) for MPP Task force members and partners at the national level.

CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP AND DELIVER BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSE AND RISK ASSESSMENT TRAINING COURSE

Myanmar

The program is currently looking for a qualified person to assist in developing and delivering the Business Continuity Management (BCM) course and Risk Assessment (RA) course to be conducted at the Disaster Management Training Center (DMTC) for MPP Task force members and partners at the national level as well as at the selected districts. In addition, the Consultant will assist the technical support on BCM to the selected small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

Bangkok, Thailand

I. Objective
The consultant will provide assistance to the works and projects under the Human Resources and Administration Department (HRA).

II.Statement of Work
The Consultant will provide the following assistant to the projects handling by HRA team:

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

Bangkok, Thailand

The Finance department of ADPC is responsible for all the financial functions of ADPC including the areas of accounting, budgeting, treasury and cash management; designs, installs and maintains the required financial systems; planning, implementation and appraisal of ADPC's overall financial strategies. Accounting Associate is mainly responsible for processing advance, liquidation, payment, and maintaining accounting records and documents.

CONSULTANT TO UPDATE THE WEBSITE FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT TRAINING CENTER

Home based

One of the sectors this program focused is Humanitarian Coordination and Information Management. The sector objective is to strengthen the institutional set-up of emergency preparedness by supporting the nationally / locally led multi-stakeholder platform and partnerships. Although a web portal was developed by Disaster Management Training Center (DMTC) of Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in the past, currently it is not functional. Thus, under the Program, a web portal will be developed and upgraded to serve as a common online platform by which the information from all the three sectors can be compiled and accessible to all the sectors for more strategic and coordinated preparedness activities between the sectors. The website will be hosted by DMTC. The Consultant shall be engaged to undertake the development of the DMTC website as well as user friendly manuals.

RISK ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST

Bangkok, Thailand

This position is re-advertisement for another three (3) weeks. For those who already submitted your application for the position since the original advertisement, please DO NOT submit it again this time. ADPC has received your application and will include into the consideration after closing this advertisement on 11 July 2019 at midnight Bangkok time.

The overall goal of the Geospatial Information Department of ADPC is to increase uses of geospatial technology, data, and information by countries in Asia for supporting decision making related to disaster risk management and climate resilience. The department supports all thematic areas of focus of ADPC to achieve their goals, mainly through:

- Increased accessibility and technical capacity to develop, maintain, and use geospatial information including disaster and climate risk maps, forecasted and real-time disaster data for early warning, and damage data for post-disaster assessment and recovery planning,

- Increased awareness by decision makers on applications of geospatial information in disaster risk management and climate resilience decision making, and

- Geospatial solutions, such as maps, tools, models, and data, customized to the demands of stakeholders

Addressing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Priority 1: Understanding Risk, ADPC has been at the forefront in the Asia and Pacific region in supporting countries conduct disaster risk assessment and use the risk information for guiding risk reduction activities. Some flagship programs include the multi-hazard risk assessment and mapping for Bangladesh, national and provincial risk profiles of Lao PDR, national risk assessment and mapping for Cambodia, detailed seismic hazard and risk assessment for cities in Bangladesh, and provincial risk assessment in Thailand. ADPC continues to promote understanding of the disaster risk while bringing innovation such as satellite technology, crowd mapping technology, and data management to further enhance risk assessment experience and utilization in Asia and the Pacific.

The Geospatial Information Department of ADPC is seeking qualified candidates to fill its Risk Assessment Specialist position. We are expecting candidates who have backgrounds in structural/civil engineering or one of the technical fields required for hazard assessment such as hydrology (e.g., for flood hazard assessment), geology, and seismology. More importantly candidates who can demonstrate professional experience in applying those scientific areas in conducting risk assessments at any geographic levels will be considered favorably.

The Risk Assessment Specialist will provide technical leadership as well as subjects-matter-expert inputs to risk assessment projects assigned to the Geospatial Information Department. In addition, She/He will be assisting the Director of Geospatial Information in achieving the department's objectives within and outside ADPC.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR, RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Bangkok, Thailand

 A range of activities are being implemented under different projects by the Risk Governance department, which require desk-research and knowledge management support. ADPC is currently looking to fill in an entry-level program management position to assist in implementation of activities. The Program Coordinator will provide support in research activities both at regional and national levels. Therefore, the selection criteria will mainly consider the English-language writing skills and the desk-based research experience of interested candidates. This position is located in Bangkok, Thailand and reports to Director, Risk Governance Department.

CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT LEAD - RE-ADVERTISE

Bangkok, Thailand

The Geospatial Information Department The overall goal of the Geospatial Information Department of ADPC is to increase uses of geospatial technology, data, and information by countries in Asia for supporting decision making related to disaster risk management and climate resilience. The department supports all thematic areas of focus of ADPC to achieve their goals, mainly through:

Increased accessibility and technical capacity to develop, maintain, and use geospatial information including disaster and climate risk maps, forecasted and real-time disaster data for early warning, and damage data for post-disaster assessment and recovery planning,

Increased awareness by decision makers on applications of geospatial information in disaster risk management and climate resilience decision making, and

Geospatial solutions, such as maps, tools, models, and data, customized to the demands of stakeholders

ADPC, together with its consortium partners, is implementing a project "SERVIR-Mekong," a joint initiative of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). SERVIR-Mekong brings NASA's scientific and technical know-how to help developing countries use information provided by Earth observing satellites and geospatial technologies to sustainably prepare for and respond to disasters, manage natural resources, and improve food security in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The Geospatial Information Department of ADPC is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the Capacity Development Lead position. Further details are provided in subsequent sections.

The Capacity Development Lead is the one of the key positions in the SERVIR-Mekong hub. S/he will take a leadership role in the development and delivery of all capacity development activities such as training, hands-on co-development engagement, and online learning. S/he will maintain an active network of academic institutions in the Lower Mekong region, but also will seek to establish contacts with universities and research institutes globally. S/he will manage internship programs already established with universities such as the University of Twente and Chulalongkorn University. The SERVIR-Mekong Capacity Development Lead will also work closely with the counterparts from the other SERVIR hubs, NASA, and USAID and contribute to the global SERVIR capacity development strategies and plans. This position is located in Bangkok, Thailand, but will require frequent travels to countries in the Lower Mekong region.

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR NON-FOOD ITEMS (NFIS)

Ethiopia

 Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is looking for a vendor registered in Ethiopia that able to supply the necessary products that will be used to support emergency shelter in Ethiopia for Internal Displaced People (IDPs) and returnees. Therefore, we kindly request you to submit your quotation for procurement of Non-Food item, as detailed in Annex 1 of this RFQ. When preparing your quotation, please be guided by the form attached hereto as Annex 2. Quotations shall be submitted on or before June 17, 2019 by e-mail: Email: nfi_submission@adpc.net or shall be submitted in a sealed envelope to ADPC representation office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ADPC Ethiopia Office, Kirkos sub-city, woreda 9, House No. 635, Bole Olympia Area NDRMC Building 1st floor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel: +251 115 152469 / 251-911 172065 Quotations submitted by email must be password protected PDF format limited to a maximum of 10MB, virus-free and no more than 2 email transmissions. They must be free from any form of virus or corrupted contents, or the quotations shall be rejected. The password of the quotations shall be submitted on or before June 17, 2019 by e-mail below: Email: nfi_password@adpc.net

CONSULTANT - DROUGHT RISK MANAGEMENT

Home based with missions to Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar

ADPC's Geospatial Information Department is seeking a Drought Risk Management Consultant, for a 4-month consultancy. The consultancy is home-based, with required travels to Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar for consultation visits and conducting workshops.

PROGRAM OFFICER

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

ADPC in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is now seeking for professional applicant with knowledge, skills, and experience in providing technical assistance to program team in project planning and implementation with the Government, local NGO partners, private sector and with ADPC staff in Ethiopia and Head Office in Bangkok, Thailand. The applicant needs to fulfil the qualification and experience as required in the Position Description. Open for application until 2 May 2019 at midnight Bangkok Time.

TECHINICAL SPECIALIST_CLIMATE RESILIENCE

Bihar - India

 This position is re-advertised for another two weeks. For those who have already applied for the position, please do not re-submit your application. ADPC has received your application already and kept in our data pool. ADPC is requesting for new application at this stage and will collect all the position for review.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT - INTERN

Bangkok, Thailand

Human Resources and Administration(HRA) department established an internship opportunity to enhance the educational experience for students through practical and guided hands-on exposure and participation in ADPC’s HRA ongoing projects.

DISASTER MANAGEMENT INTERN

India

Disaster Management Intern will support Disaster Management Specialist in Bihar in background research, data collection, analysis, and report writing

GENDER AND DIVERSITY ADVISOR

Bangkok, Thailand

Gender and Diversity Advisor will implement the position-specific technical activities at a departmental as well as at an institutional level. The position essentially requires a thorough understanding of DRR and CR to be able to provide technically sound advice and inputs for strengthening the mainstreaming of gender equality and diversity across ADPC's programs, projects, policies, and operational manuals. This position is located in Bangkok, Thailand and reports to Director, Risk Governance Department.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST-CLIMATE RESILIENCE

Bihar, India

ADPC is currently looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Technical Specialist - Climate Resilience. The Technical Specialist will support and lead the provision of technical inputs for the preparation of climate risk management system/tools, strategies and programs by working closely with the related sectors, and contribute in developing, managing, and implementing related project activities according to the priorities of the state.

This position is open only to Indian nationals.

URBAN RISK AND RESILIENCE SPECIALIST

Bangkok, Thailand

The Urban Risk and Resilience Specialist will be the technical team member for the ADPC's Urban Resilience theme identifying and contributing to urban management and planning risks faced by the countries, which are in line with the global frameworks such as SFDRR, SDGs, Urban Agenda etc. The work will entail the formulation of strategies and programmatic interventions to improve urban sector development. The Specialist will have to take lead in identifying, developing, processing, implementing and administering technical assistant projects and services on behalf of ADPC. In addition, She/He will be assisting the Office of the Executive Director (OED) in promoting the Urban Resilience agenda within and outside ADPC

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) VIDEO CONFERENCE

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) hereby invites you to submit a quotation to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) for ICT Equipment (Video Conference) for National Disaster Risk Management Commission (NDRMC)’s conference room under the program ‘Strengthening Institutional Capacity & Preparedness for Emergency Response in Ethiopia (SICPERE)’ Attached please find the detailed Request for Quotation (RFQ). Your quotation should be submitted in accordance with the requirements and procedure as set out in this RFQ. Your offer may be submitted on or before 11:59 PM March 15, 2019 via e-mail, to ICT_submission@adpc.net mandatory subject of email: ADPC RFQ No. RFQ-19-001 ADPC looks forward to receiving your quotation and thanks you in advance for your interest in ADPC procurement opportunities. Best Regards, Procurement and Employee Relation Coordinator ADPC

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) ICT EQUIPMENT

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) hereby invites you to submit a quotation to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the ICT Equipment for National Disaster Risk Management Commission (NDRMC)’s conference room under the program ‘Strengthening Institutional Capacity & Preparedness for Emergency Response in Ethiopia (SICPERE)’ Attached please find the detailed Request for Quotation (RFQ). Your quotation should be submitted in accordance with the requirements and procedure as set out in this RFQ. Your offer may be submitted on or before 11:59 PM March 15, 2019 via e-mail, to ICT_submission@adpc.net mandatory subject of email: ADPC RFQ No. RFQ-19-002. ADPC looks forward to receiving your quotation and thanks you in advance for your interest in ADPC procurement opportunities. Best Regards, Procurement and Employee Relation Coordinator ADPC

SCIENCE AND DATA LEAD

Bangkok, Thailand

The Science and Data Lead is the principal technical expert in the SERVIR-Mekong hub and the primary technical contact with the NASA§s science team. The Science and Data Lead reports directly to the SERVIR-Mekong Chief of Party. S/he will take a leadership role in the development and delivery of scientific products and maintain an active network of clients and technical partners in the region. Primarily, s/he will lead the efforts of the wider SERVIR-Mekong technical team to develop new, high quality user-tailored services, data, tools, and models to address on-the-ground priorities of the Lower Mekong region, but s/he will also contribute to capacity-building of users, facilitate improved information sharing and active use of geospatial information for decision making in the region, and help ensure sustainability of hub functions at ADPC.

PROGRAM MANAGER

Philippines

ADPC has more than 30 years of working experience in Asia along with the national and local Government of its charter member countries as well as countries of the Regional Consultative Committee (RCC) on Disaster Management. ADPC works to build preparedness at all levels, from regional, to national, sub-national and even to individual communities. The Program Manager will be mainly responsible for leading the planning and implementation of program activities at the national and sub-national levels with Government, Local NGO partners, Private Sector Networks and the project team in Philippines.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Kathmandu, Nepal

ADPC has a need for support in the implementation of programs in Nepal. The main program in need of support is a 5-year program on Building resilience to inclusive and climate-adaptive disaster risk reduction in Asia-Pacific (BRDR Program). The program will take stock of, build upon and enhance current and existing knowledge, experience and good practice for DRR. The program will explore entry points, develop and test effective frameworks and draw upon the existing bright spots for upscaling and integration of gender equality and social aspects into DRR and climate change adaptation (CCA). The program will also seek to enhance regional cooperation through various capacity strengthening initiatives embedded in the Regional Consultative Committee on Disaster Management (RCC) mechanism. The Program Coordinator will assist in implementation of the BRDR Program in Nepal. Other programs in Nepal include the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP) and possibly other upcoming initiative. The Program Coordinator is expected to provide inputs into these programs as well. The approximate share division of time between programs is 80% on BRDR and 20% on other programs (this may change over time).

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR NON-FOOD ITEMS (NFIS)

Bangkok

 Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is looking for a vendor registered in Thailand that able to supply the necessary products that will be used to support emergency shelter in Ethiopia for Internal Displaced People (IDPs) and returnees. The items will be shipped to Ethiopia by ADPC to support NDRMC response to the crisis. Therefore, we kindly request you to submit your quotation for procurement of Non-Food item, as detailed in Annex 1 of this RFQ. When preparing your quotation, please be guided by the form attached hereto as Annex 2. Quotations shall be submitted on or before March 29, 2019 by e-mail: Email: nfi_submission@adpc.net or by post address to ADPC at the address below: Asian Disaster Preparedness Center 24th Floor, SM Tower, 979/69 Paholyothin Road, Samsen Nai, Payathai, 10400 Bangkok, Thailand

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Dhaka, Bangladesh

ADPC is currently looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Program Coordinator to provide overall programmatic, technical and activity coordination to support and organize country programs and projects activities. The position holder will be responsible for assisting all operational and administrative issues of the project.

PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

Dhaka, Bangladesh

ADPC is currently looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Program Associate of Bangladesh Country Office to provide over all programmatic, finance and administrative support and inputs to programs. The position holder will be responsible for assisting to manage all kinds of logistics support of the project as well.

OFFICE MANAGER

Rajshahi, Bangladesh

ADPC is currently looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Project/Office Manager which will be the Focal Point of ADPC for implementation of “Revision of Functional Master Plan and Detailed Area Plan to make Rajshahi Metropolitan Development Plan (RMDP) Disaster Risk Sensitive” and operation of ADPC Rajshahi Office. She/He will be assisting the Department in successful implementation of the project.

SENIOR EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Bangkok, Thailand

ADPC is currently looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Senior Early Warning Systems Specialist which will provide technical and management support to implement projects and programs under the thematic Department. In addition, He / She will be assisting the Climate Resilience (CLR) Department in promoting the Climate Resilience agenda within and outside ADPC.

PROGRAM MANAGER - CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT

Bangkok, Thailand

ADPC is currently looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Program Manager - Climate Risk Management which will mainly provide management support to implement projects and programs under the thematic Department. In addition, He / She will be assisting the Climate Resilience (CLR) Department in promoting the Climate Resilience agenda within and outside ADPC.

URBAN RISK AND RESILIENCE SPECIALIST

Bangkok, Thailand

ADPC is currently looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Urban Risk and Resilience Specialist which will be the technical team member for the ADPC’s Urban Resilience theme identifying and contributing to urban management and planning risks faced by the countries, which are in line with the global frameworks such as SFDRR, SDGs, Urban Agenda etc. The work will entail formulation of strategies and programmatic interventions to improve urban sector development. The Specialist will have to take lead in identifying, developing, processing, implementing and administering technical assistant projects and services on behalf of ADPC. In addition, She/He will be assisting the Office of the Executive Director (OED) in promoting the the Urban Resilience agenda within and outside ADPC.

RISK ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST

Bangkok, Thailand

ADPC is currently looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Risk Assessment Specialist to provide technical leadership as well as subject-matter-expert inputs to risk assessment projects assigned to the Geospatial Information Department. In addition, She/He will be assisting the Director of Geospatial Information in achieving the department’s objectives within and outside ADPC.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) ICT EQUIPMENT

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) hereby invites you to submit a quotation to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the ICT Equipment for National Disaster Risk Management Commission (NDRMC)’s conference room under the program ‘Strengthening Institutional Capacity & Preparedness for Emergency Response in Ethiopia (SICPERE)’ Attached please find the detailed Request for Quotation (RFQ). Your quotation should be submitted in accordance with the requirements and procedure as set out in this RFQ. Your offer may be submitted on or before 11:59 PM January 16, 2019 via e-mail, to ICT_submission@adpc.net mandatory subject of email: ADPC RFQ No. 001/2018. ADPC looks forward to receiving your quotation and thanks you in advance for your interest in ADPC procurement opportunities. Best Regards, Procurement and Employee Relation Coordinator ADPC