National Recovery Coordinator – Kyrgyz Republic

Result of ServiceThrough technical support, Governments assess, strengthen and institutionalize their readiness for resilient recovery to build back better (UNDRR Work Programme 2026-2027 Deliverable 4.2.1). Work LocationHome-based Expected duration15Dec25 - 30Jun26 Duties and ResponsibilitiesCreated in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 150 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyzes action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with UN Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community. Background and Context IRP is a global partnership working to strengthen the capacities of countries and communities to build back better in recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. Its Secretariat is coordinated by UNDRR. It is a joint initiative of United Nations organizations, international financial institutions, national and local governments, and non-governmental organizations engaged in disaster recovery. It seeks to transform disaster recovery into an opportunity for sustainable development. IRP supports progress against Priority 4 of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SF), Enhancing Disaster Preparedness for Effective Response and to \"Build Back Better (BBB)\" in Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction. As we enter into the second half of SF implementation, the balance of progress and persistent challenges has been mapped by the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework (MTR SF). While many countries have made notable strides in implementation, the MTR SF found the Sendai Framework (SF) is not on a path to meet its expected outcomes or goals by 2030. Progress with SF Priority 4 has similarly demonstrated important innovation and achievements, but the MTR SF found \"build back better principles have not been applied systematically\" and identified major barriers to progress include insufficient national capacities, engagement of diverse stakeholders and lack of financing. Objective and Scope of Work This consultancy will support the implementation of the project on readiness for resilient recovery in the Kyrgyz Republic. Through coordination and technical support, the consultant will ensure the timely implementation of project activities in country, with the objective to support national capacity to assess, strengthen and institutionalize readiness for resilient recovery. Tasks and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer at the Partnership Branch of UNDRR in Geneva, the home-based consultant will support UNDRR Strategic Objective 4 “Risk-informed disaster preparedness leads to effective and resilient response and recovery” and delivering of the project Enhancing Asia and the Pacific's Readiness for Resilient Disaster Recovery (with a focus on the application of the Recovery Readiness Assessment Framework) in the Kyrgyz Republic. The consultant will collaborate with key partners, regional offices and other units as relevant. Specifically, the National Recovery Coordinator will ensure close coordination with the main national counterparts of the project, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Key responsibilities of the consultant include: 1. Participate in inception meetings between UNDRR, Government counterparts and partners 2. Recovery readiness a. Review and input to Recovery Readiness Framework and Assessment Tool b. Conduct desk review and data collection concerning the country policy and legal environment, baseline data, institutional arrangements, international assistance and engagements, and human and system capacity based on the Recovery Readiness Framework and Assessment Tool. Consider specifically the inclusion of gender-disaggregated data and data concerning at-risk groups. c. Design and conduct stakeholder mapping of actors engaged in recovery, with specific focus on women and at-risk groups, as guided by UNDRR and gender expert d. Organize national stocktake and consultation workshop on recovery in connection with the project inception workshop: developing workshop agenda, supporting logistics preparations, facilitating sessions and drafting/finalizing workshop report e. Draft national recovery readiness assessment report based on desk review and stocktake workshop findings 3. Public Financial Management (PFM) a. Review the translation of materials prepared PFM assessment and approach b. Organize inception calls with central finance agencies such as the Ministry of Finance c. Collect and provide relevant documents and information about PFM system, necessary for the desk review and drafting of the assessment, including previous PFM assessments conducted d. Support with setting up interviews and conducting interviews with key stakeholders (e.g., audit offices, treasury departments) using the PFM assessment e. Support gender-responsive and inclusive analysis within the PFM assessment and related workshops f. Organize capacity building workshop 1 in alignment with workshop on recovery i. Coordinate logistics including procurement of venue, catering, interpretation etc. ii. Support government with invitations and follow up to ensure participation including adequate gender balance iii. Support facilitation of interactive sessions and collect feedback iv. Document workshop outcomes and lessons learned g. Prepare initial draft of the PFM assessment. Ensure that PFM assessment findings feed into the development of the national Recovery Readiness Roadmap and inform financial preparedness planning 4. After-Action Review a. Organize national workshop and field activities for After-Action-Reviews b. Support the design and implementation of After-Action-Reviews of recent disaster events, under the guidance of international experts and in consultation with relevant government agencies c. Provide inputs to case studies of recent disaster events, considering gender-specific lessons and recommendations 5. Serve as liaison with local agencies and government counterparts 6. Provide regular progress reports 7. Provide inputs to communication products, webstories, briefings and other processes as relevant The key outputs are to be delivered in English and Russian. Qualifications/special skillsAn advanced university degree in disaster risk management, development, public finance, business administration, public policy, urban planning, management or the relevant field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in disaster recovery, public sector coordination, or disaster risk management is required. Experience with national systems and networks related to disaster risk management is required. Experience in communication (delivery of trainings, guidelines, or other relevant products) on disaster risk management is desirable. Experience in research on disaster risk reduction related topics is desirable. LanguagesFluency in English and Russian is required. Knowledge of any other UN Languages is desirable. Additional InformationDue to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.