“Cambodians living with dignity in a prosperous society at peace, based on justice, free choices and equitable access to productive resources”
The United Nations Development Programme is seeking for qualified, talented, and result-oriented candidate to fill the position below:
The United Nations Development Programme is seeking for qualified, talented, and result-oriented candidate to fill the position below:
Location : | Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA |
Application Deadline : | 17-Jun-12 |
Additional Category | Environment and Energy |
Type of Contract : | Service Contract |
Post Level : | SB-4 |
Languages Required : | English |
Duration of Initial Contract : | 6 months |
Background |
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UNDP Cambodia is seeking to recruit a National
Disaster Management Information System (DMIS) Associate to establish a
Disaster Management Information System at NCDM and Provincial Committee
for Disaster Management (PCDM) in the 5 selected provinces such as Prey
Veng, Kratie, Kampong Thom, Siem Reap and Kampong Chnnang in Cambodia.
It is expected that with the support from UNDP it will be establish a
disaster loss database and develop the capacity of relevant institutions
and organizations on managing disaster data. The final aim is to
provide useful information and analysis to support policy and
decision-making for preparedness, mitigation, response, and risk
reduction. Appropriate linkages among existing institutions will be
strengthened so as to ensure that data sharing across institutions is
facilitated by the disaster management information system and the
database provides inputs to support sustainable development in the
country.
The DMIS Associate work under the guidance of a senior official of NCDM. S/he will work in close collaboration with UNDP-APRC in Bangkok, Thailand and the UNDP CO. The National Coordinator for DRR and the Energy & Envrionment Cluster will provide the overall supervision and monitoring of the DMIS Associate’s performance, as well as assisting in the coordination and contact with relevant stakeholders. |
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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1. Assess the availability of disaster related data
and prepare a workplan for the establishment of a Data Management
Information System with focus on the following:
2. Prepare and undertake technical trainings on DMIS in collaboration with UNDP APRC, UNDP CO and NCDM:
3. Ensure that Data Management Information System at National level with information on 2011 floods and other recent disasters are set up:
4. Prepare technical presentations and data analysis for the DRR Forum and organize the official launch:
5. Develop a functional website and assure DMIS sustainability at NCDM
Impact of Result: The scope of work for the DMIS Officer is to ensure that Disaster Management Information System at NCDM and PCDM in the 5 selected provinces such as Prey Veng, Kratie, Kampong Thom, Siem Reap and Kampong Chhnang are established and grant its sustainable use. |
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Competencies |
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Corporate Competencies:
Functional Competencies: Knowledge Management and Learning
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Leadership and Self-Management
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Required Skills and Experience |
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Education:
Experience:
Language Requirements:
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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of
gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups,
indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged
to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest
confidence.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit their applications online through UNDP Online Recruitment System. Correspondence either in hard or soft format will not be considered.
Interested candidates must submit their applications online through UNDP Online Recruitment System. Correspondence either in hard or soft format will not be considered.
To submit your application online, please follow the steps below:
- Download and complete the UN Personal History Form (P11).
- Click on the Job Title.
- Click “Apply Now” button, fill in necessary information on the first page, and click “Submit Application”.
- Upload your application (P11).
- You will receive an automatic response to your email confirming receipt of your application by the system.
You must state in your application letter how you meet the selection
criteria specified in the job descriptions. UNDP will contact references
directly. Due to the large number of applications, only short-listed
candidates will be contacted for further selection process.