Terms of Reference for Linking Muzarabani District (Chadereka, Chiwenga, Dambakurima, Kayirezi Wards Disability data with Geographical data and Meteorological data
Consultancy, Research Jobs
- Regional Psychosocial Support…
- Expires 06 May 2024
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Over the past decade, disasters have increased both in complexity and multiplicity, worsening the
plight of vulnerable communities the world over. Many countries in Southern Africa have devised
coping mechanisms to mitigate the impact, but Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi remain susceptible
to disasters. Communities, government, and non-governmental organizations have come up with
different mitigation strategies. A feasibility study conducted from 1 February to 15 April 2022
established gaps in DRR, specifically lack of disability inclusion in the pre-disaster actions. Against
this backdrop, the establishment of inclusive disaster risk reduction systems and inclusive
climate change adaptation strategies is essential. The main objective of this project is therefore
to contribute to reducing the increased risk of persons with disabilities in climate change-related
disasters by strengthening inclusive disaster risk reduction processes and climate change
adaptation processes at regional level, national level and at community level. At community level,
the project capacitates communities to adapt and improve agricultural production through
trainings on demonstration plots, strengthen inclusive community early warning systems and
early action protocols, the project will also promote inclusion of persons with disabilities in local
disaster risk reduction committees among other initiatives. At National level, key actors in
Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation will be strengthened in their capacities
so that inclusion aspects are considered in policies and legal guidelines. At regional level, through
capacity building of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), further advocacy will be
done to influence regional processes to address inclusion as a cross cutting issue.
Duties and Responsibilities
a. Extract disaggregated data on disability for Muzarabani district (Chadereka, Chiwenga,
Dambakurima and Kayirezi wards) from the 2022 Census data and other relevant sources.
b. Link the data with geographical information for the four wards (Chadereka, Chiwenga,
Dambakurima and Kayirezi wards).
c. Link the data with the meteorological data for the four wards (Chadereka, Chiwenga,
Dambakurima and Kayirezi wards).
d. Analyse the data and assess the actual vulnerability of households of persons with disabilities
in (Chadereka, Chiwenga, Dambakurima and Kayirezi wards) to disasters.
e. Present a detailed Geographical Information System in combination with disability data and
meteorological data.
Qualifications and Experience
Master’s degree or higher academic degree related to Geographical Information Systems,
Geospatial intelligence, Applied Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation, Data
Management, Geography, Surveying or similar field. (at least the Team Manager).
Demonstrated experience in GIS mapping of rural areas, customisation of GIS application and
prior working experience as a GIS analyst.
Knowledge of working with GPS measuring tools and proficiency in using mapping tools.
Proven working experience with NGOs or INGO and the Government sector in the field of GIS,
data management and surveying.
Proven consultancy experience of at least 5 years in GIS, with a record of providing high
quality, creative expert advice
Proven experience in consultancy of projects/programmes by specific donors (BMZ, EU,
DFAD, DFID, etc.).
Good analytical skills, Proven working experience in the field of disability and inclusive
development. A background on child safeguarding/community support systems is an added
value
Knowledge about local culture, policies, and laws to understand the reality for persons with
disabilities in respective country.
Technical expertise in the disability programming is an added advantage.
Working knowledge in the Country context is necessary.
Proactivity and persistence will be required.
Proficiency in written and spoken English and corresponding country language(s) essential.
