UNDP Jobs - 68198- Consultancy - Geomorphology Specialist for the “En

Consultancy - Geomorphology Specialist for the “Enhancing Resilience of Coastal Communities of Samoa to Climate Change” (ERCC) Project

Location :

UNDP MCO, SAMOA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

30-Sep-2016

Application Deadline :

19-Sep-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

120 working days / 6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The project “Enhancing Resilience of Coastal Communities of Samoa to Climate Change” (ERCC) financed by the Adaptation Fund (AF) and supported by UNDP is managed by the Government of Samoa through the Planning and Urban Management Agency (PUMA) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE).

Overall, the project will reduce the vulnerability of Samoa’s population and natural environment to climate risks, and enhance the capacity of natural systems and coastal communities to recover from impacts (chronic and acute) associated with climate change and extreme weather events.

The Adaptation Fund (AF) project supported by UNDP intends to strengthen the ability of Samoan communities and the public service to make informed decisions and manage likely climate change driven pressures in a pro-active, integrated and strategic manner. This can be achieved through reduction in vulnerability to adverse impact of climate change; and increase in the adaptive capacity to respond to the impacts of climate change. The programme will support the review of the CIM Strategy to address climate related risks and ridge to reef, ecosystem based approach to adaptation. In addition, it provides resources to review and implement the approved Community Integrated Management (CIM) Plans on the ground as a practical community-based response to adaptation. The programme will enable the necessary technical and financial resources for this to be used in a programmatic manner which when combined with the parallel complementary works undertaken through the CRIP/PPCR project will result in a “whole of country” adaptation response for coastal management at the nationwide scale. The implementation of appropriate responses to include community-based projects will be supported by the programme through site-specific design of adaptation interventions and active community engagement in the process. The AF will be focusing on the review, update and implementation of CIM Plans priorities in the 25 districts not covered by the ECR (PPCR funded project).

The Pilot Program for Climate Resilience has procured full lidar coverage of Samoa, DEM with Bathymetry data at depths down to – 60 meters and topography from 0 meters to the ridges. Contours at 0.5 meters intervals. Furthermore, a full aerial imagery of the country at 0.2 meters has also been captured. The data will be available to experts for hazard mapping especially for inland flooding which is a critical area for consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties of the Geomorphology specialist will include, but are not limited to:

Review the existing CIM plans and Perform a geomorphologic analysis using existing data (LiDAR and GIS data/maps) especially for inland flooding mapping and coastal inundation, this is very critical;
Conduct ground truthing and field investigation using available equipments and data;
Develop solutions for issues identified and provide advice and assistance for designs for possible implementation;
Provide the CIMP Review Team Leader and Project Management with progress reports and specific findings and recommendations.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to the UNDP mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
Good inter-personal and teamwork skills, networking aptitude, ability to work in multicultural environment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Masters degree in the field of geology/hydrology, geotechnical engineering or a related discipline & having very strong background in geomorphology analysis and mapping;

Experience:

At least 10 years experience in Lidar data analysis and interpretations to prepare geomorphological mapping;
Knowledge of coastal processes associated with volcanic island formations, estuarine areas and river outflows, and of the role of mangrove and other vegetation on coastal processes;
Experience working with international, regional and national projects on adaptation to climate change and natural hazard risk management, including disaster risk reduction, with experience in Samoa and/or other parts of the Pacific islands region being an asset;
Demonstrated interpersonal & teamwork skills i.e. can work as part of a team to carry out specific deliverables.

Language:

Fluency in English (oral and written) is a requirement

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