Disaster Preparedness Consultant Roster

ITU is establishing a roster of consultants to support emergency telecommunications and disaster management work, including the UN Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative. Consultants provide technical assistance coordination, research on public warning systems, and support for the Disaster Connectivity Map.

• Support the warning dissemination and communication pillar of the EW4All initiative
• Coordinate technical assistance and country workshops with regional offices and partners
• Research public warning systems, regulations and platforms
• Support EW4All communication and fundraising efforts
• Provide analytical support to the Disaster Connectivity Map
• Support preparation and organization of meetings and seminars

• University degree in international relations, development studies, engineering, business management or international policy
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in emergency telecommunications, disaster risk reduction and management, or early warning systems
• Advanced English required

• Higher university degree can substitute for 1 year of experience
• Knowledge of a second official Union language an advantage

• Early Warning Systems
• Disaster risk reduction coordination
• Common alerting protocol (CAP), cell broadcast, satellite direct-to-handset

• Daily rate USD 185-360 depending on experience
• Minimum 6-month contract