Consultant - Support for the Development and Implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Plans at Novel Alliance for Development Aid (NADA) - 3 Openings

Novel Alliance for Development Aid (NADA) is a national NGO registered with Nigerian Cooperate Affair Commission as a humanitarian and development organization. The organization was founded in 2017 in Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria by Nigerian intellectuals’ humanitarian to provide integrated humanitarian services to people and communities affected by the crisis within the country with a focus on the northeast and northwest Nigerian.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - Support for the Development and Implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Plans

Locations: MMC, Jere & Konduga LGA, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: Duration – 3 months

Background

• As part of our efforts to enhance disaster preparedness and risk reduction at the grassroots level, we are implementing a project aimed at strengthening local structures and systems for disaster risk management and response.
• The increasing frequency of natural and man-made disasters, including floods and conflicts, has exposed significant gaps in local preparedness and mitigation systems. This project, therefore, seeks to build local capacity and institutional frameworks to anticipate better, prevent, and respond to such disasters.
• In light of this, we invite expressions of interest from qualified consultants to support the development and implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Plans, including the establishment and training of Early Warning Systems (EWS) and DRR Committees at community and Local Government Area (LGA) levels.

Objectives of the Consultancy

• Developing clear, context-specific ToRs for DRR and EWS-related activities.
• Facilitating the setup or review of DRR/EWS committees at community and LGA levels.
• Training committee members to enhance capacity for disaster preparedness, response, and coordination.
• Strengthening the integration of gender considerations across all DRR/EWS activities.

Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
Inception Phase:

•  Conduct a desk review of relevant policies, DRR plans, and community data
• Participate in an inception meeting with the project team

Development of Activity ToRs:

• Draft clear Terms of Reference (ToRs) for DRR and EWS activities, including training modules and implementation guides

Committee Assessment and Establishment:

• Review existing DRR/EWS committees at the community and LGA levels
• Identify gaps and recommend improvements
• Facilitate the setup of new committees in locations where they do not exist

Capacity Building:

• Design and conduct training for DRR/EWS committee members
• Ensure the integration of gender themes across all training sessions and content

Coordination Support and Monitoring:

• Support the organisation of quarterly meetings for DRR/EWS committees
• Develop monitoring tools to assess committee performance at the community, LGA, and state levels

Reporting:  

• Submit a comprehensive final report covering methodology, outcomes, tools developed, training conducted, challenges, and recommendations

Deliverables

• Inception Report with work plan and methodology.
• Developed ToRs for DRR and EWS activities.
• Assessment Report on existing DRR/EWS committees.
• Training modules and training report.
• Quarterly coordination and review meeting templates.
• Final consultancy report with tools and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Disaster Management, Development Studies, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in DRR programming and community capacity strengthening.
• Demonstrated expertise in early warning systems and community disaster preparedness.
• Strong understanding of gender mainstreaming and inclusive community engagement.
• Excellent writing, facilitation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Familiarity with humanitarian and governance structures in NorthEast/ Borno State is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr.recruitment@nadaid.org using "Consultant for DRR Plan Development & Implementation" as the subject of the email.

Note

• Interested consultants (individuals or firms) should submit the following:
  • A cover letter expressing interest and availability.
  • An updated CV or company profile outlining relevant experience.
  • A short technical proposal (max 5 pages) demonstrating understanding of the assignment and methodology.
  • A detailed financial proposal (Budget) including daily rates and anticipated costs.
• Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview or asked to provide additional documentation.
• Equal Opportunity: NADA is an equal opportunity employer. 
• We strongly encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and consultants with a history of working in conflict-affected or disaster-prone communities.