Requisition ID: req51539

Job Title: Consultant - Trainer on flood drill for 4 test communities

Sector: Governance

Employment Category: Consultant

Employment Type: Part-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Yola, Nigeria

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

Background of the project

The International Rescue Committee (IRC), with funding from ECHO is implementing Community-based Anticipatory Action on Climate Change in urban areas; Yola North (Jambutu, Limawa, Rumde, and Yelwa) and Yola South (Bole Yoldapate, Makama A, Makama B, and Shagari low cost) LGA of Adamawa. The project is testing the use of anticipatory action as a method to reduce the vulnerability of urban communities in fragile and conflict-affected contexts to climate shocks by developing, testing, and generating evidence for an operational model of community-led asset-based early action to floods through the following activities.

• Reduce the vulnerability of urban communities in fragile and conflict-affected contexts to flooding shocks by strengthening their capacity to manage an emergency and safeguard their assets through anticipatory action.

• Design and test an operational model for community-led anticipatory action to flood risks in fragile and conflict-affected urban areas. This will directly benefit global disaster preparedness actors by generating a proven model for urban anticipatory action and reducing vulnerability in testing communities in Yola through anticipatory action.

Objective:To conduct flood simulation drill training for 4 test communities in Yola North (Jambutu and Limawa) and Yola South (Makama A and Bole Yoldapate) of Adamawa State- Northeastern Nigeria

Scope of work

• The consultant is responsible for conducting one (1) day of theoretical training and two (2) days of practical training (3 days) for each of the 4 test communities (12 days in total) for a minimum of 50 participants on flood drills to enable the communities to be better equipped and prepared for floods.

• He/she will produce 50 copies of flood drill guidelines and precautions during and after the training for each community (200 copies in total for each participant).

• He/she will practically demonstrate how the communities can swim or navigate to a safe place during flooding to save their lives and the lives of their loved ones along the river Benue.

• To onboard at least 50 participants from each community in batches to demonstrate how to navigate the waters during floods.

• To educate the trainees on other safety essentials that are necessary but are not highlighted in this scope of work.

  Deliverables:

  S/N

  Activities

  Deliverables

  Completion Date

  1

  Quotation

  To submit a quotation to IRC as a trainer with all documents of proof as a certified trainer of this nature.

  24th April 2024

  2

  Scoping of the flood drill session

  Scope for the flood drill in Yola along the river Benue for use during the 2days practical sessions

  26thApril 2024

  3

  Training

  Training of participants in a classroom setting on the subject matter for a day

  1stto 6thMay 2024

  4

  Practical

  To conduct a practical session for participants for 2days on the River Benue

  7thto 14thMay 2024

  5

  Report

  To write a comprehensive report of the activities and onward submission to IRC (soft copy)

  17thMay 2024

  Payment Rate and Schedule:

• IRC will pay the consultant after the successful submission of the report and certificate of completion. 5%WHT will be deducted.

  Qualifications

  Requirements:

• Prove of completion of post-primary education

• Prove that similar training has been conducted in Nigeria or somewhere else in the Northeast.

• At least five (5) years of experience conducting training on flood simulation drills.

• Provide evidence of completing personal training or certification or receiving instruction on the same as part of the graduating requirement.

  All applications should be submitted through the email : NGHR.ConsultantsApplications@rescue.org

  The closing date for applications is 30th April 2024

  Note: Applications lacking any of the above requirements will not be considered.

  Standard of Professional Conduct:IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

  Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting.

  Gender Equality:IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

  Employment Gaps:We welcome applicants with varied career paths and recognize that a gap in employment does not define a candidate's potential. We value transferrable skills and are committed to investing in the growth and development of our team members. We encourage applicants to highlight any relevant skills or experiences they have acquired, even if they were not gained in a traditional work setting.

  Compensation and Benefits:IRC strives to provide externally competitive and internally equitable Compensation and Benefits programs that attracts, motivates, and retains employees that deliver strong performance while demonstrating the IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct.

  Equal Opportunity Employer:IRC is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnicity or tribe, gender, age, religion, caste, sexual orientation, differently abled, geographic origin, marital status, veteran status and cultural background (or any other characteristic protected by law). We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.