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The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), established in 1986, is a regional non-profit foundation with headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand supporting the advancement of safer communities and sustainable development, through implementing programs that reduce the impact of disasters upon countries and communities in Asia and the Pacific. The primary geographical focus of ADPC’s activities is Asia with the South, South East and East Asia being the primary sub-regions.

ADPC has more than 30 years of working experience in Asia along with the national and local Government of its charter member countries as well as countries of the Regional Consultative Committee (RCC) on Disaster Management. ADPC addresses the region’s preparedness needs in development of capacities and promotion of learning; dissemination of information and knowledge management; provision of technical and advisory services; implementation of pioneering regional programs; preparations and follow up of global and regional mechanisms; establishment of new regional mechanisms; support for inter-agency coherence and coordination and catalytic facilitation and partnership to sub-regional mechanisms. ADPC works to build preparedness at all levels, from regional, to national, to sub-national and even to individual communities. Further details on ADPC and Programs can be found at www.adpc.net

Private Sector Resilience Manager

The iPrepare Business facility at the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) with technical and financial support from GIZ, ADB JICA and ISUZU motors Thailand has been implementing initiatives to build disaster-resilient businesses in the region, by partnering with large corporation and working with SMEs to strengthen their disaster and climate resilience and providing technical assistance on a demand-driven basis. It has been supporting the efforts of the Royal Thai Government through the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP), the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) and the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), Ministry of Interior in creating a good environment that promotes risk sensitive and informed investments by private sector.

The overall objective is to build disaster-resilient businesses in the region, by undertaking the following outputs: (1) identifying actions to strengthen resilience of SMEs; (2) providing technical assistance in strengthening resilience to selected SMEs on a demand-driven basis; (3) supporting governments in strengthening the enabling environment that promotes risk sensitive and informed investments by SMEs; (4) facilitating knowledge sharing at the regional level; and (5) Up-scaling leveraging and formalizing business resilience tools. Resilient Businesses (large corporations, SMEs and MSMEs) are crucial part of the safer communities and societies. In addition, the small project with Isuzu Motors Co., (Thailand) Ltd. “Conduct of Business Continuity Awareness and Capacity-Building Activities for Suppliers of Isuzu Motors Co., (Thailand) Ltd” has been initiated. The overall objective is to promote supply chain resilience by strengthening disaster resilience of IMCT’s suppliers as well as conduct business continuity awareness and capacity building activities for the suppliers.

Statement of Intent:
The Private Sector Resilience Manager will be the core member of the ADPC’s iPrepare Business facility to implement ongoing projects and promote private sector resilience work of ADPC with the following responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Legislation and incentives to facilitate business engagement in DRM;
- Producing capacity building materials and directly delivering or facilitating the delivery of trainings to government officials and entrepreneurs of developing countries;
- Providing technical inputs for assignments/programs (analytical, field, experimental support, database development etc.);
- Developing, taking part in project/program proposals on private sector engagement in DRM and related fields and identify potential donors;
- Developing communication materials as needed, including speeches for senior management, newspaper or magazine articles, media releases, etc., in order to enhance the visibility and impact of the iPrepare Business facility;
- Coordinating with appropriate partners regarding project planning, monitoring and implementation general requirements;
- Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Note:
It is not the intent of this Position Description to cover every aspect of the position requirements, rather to highlight the most important areas of personal and joint responsibility.

Required Qualifications/ Selection Criteria:
- PhD/Master degree in economics, business administration, social sciences, public policy or disaster risk reduction/management or equivalent
- Previous experience working in supply chain and logistics management will be positively considered.
- Extensive experience in the domain of disaster risk management, especially supply chain risk management, emergency preparedness planning, recovery planning, private sector resilience.
- Obtain training(s) and certified certificate(s) of APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or relevant certification.
- Experience in developing training materials, curriculum development and conducting training on DRR and/or BCM/BCP for government officials and private sectors of developing countries.
- Strong familiarity with the context of disaster risk reduction in the Asia-Pacific region and sound understanding of the context of business engagement in disaster risk management.
- Experience in coordination with international partners, national and sub-national government as well as private sector agencies.
- Good analytical and writing skills in Thai and English. The applicant should be Thai nationality only
- Proficient in the use of MS Office, artwork and internet-based programs

General Requirements:
- Operate within all ADPC Guidelines & Procedures/ Policies
- Provide ongoing capacity building training & development to ADPC staff as required

Contract Duration:
One (1) year contract with possibility of extension

Reporting Relationship:
- Reports directly to the Department Head of the DRMS department
- Works closely with iPrepare Business team and other staff of ADPC

How to apply:
Interested Candidates, please submit the completed ADPC application form, (downloadable from www.adpc.net), resume, copy of diploma(s) and certificate(s) together with a cover letter, to adpcjobs@adpc.net

by 31 December 2016

GIS Developer

SERVIR is a global program that provides scientific and technical know-how to help developing countries use geospatial information and technologies to achieve sustainable development. SERVIR-Mekong will promote the use and availability of publicly available satellite imagery and related geospatial decision-support tools/products to help key stakeholders and decision makers in Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam better predict and manage floods and other natural disasters, improve agricultural risk management, manage land-use more sustainably, and help governments and communities increase resilience to the negative effects of climate change. Funded by USAID, and with lead scientific and technical support from NASA, SERVIR-Mekong is being implemented by the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) with inputs from consortium partners Spatial Informatics Group, Stockholm Environment Institute, and Deltares. Further details on SERVIR-Mekong can be found at www.servir.adpc.net and http://www.usaid.gov/asia-regional/press-releases/oct-6-2014-usaid-and-nasa-using-technology-development-lower

Statement of Intent:
The GIS Developer will report directly to the GIS & Metadata Officer. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the SERVIR-Mekong Science team in developing geospatial tools, promoting improved information sharing, engaging in capacity building activities, maintaining SERVIR-Mekong data portal, and other tasks related to GIS and remote sensing.

Note:
It is not the intent of this Position Description to cover every aspect of the position requirements, rather to highlight the most important areas of personal and joint responsibility.

Required Qualifications and Specification:
The GIS Developer of SERVIR-Mekong will have the following minimum qualifications:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, GIS, Geography, Engineering, or a related field.
- Programming: Programming skills in any two of the following technologies: Python, SQL, C++, Java, Clojure, ASP.NET MVC. Exposure to GIS Programming, Web Development & Design, Software Application Development, Software Application Lifestyle during semester
projects or in degree project should be highlighted in the CV and would be considered as a plus. Priority will be given to those who have extensive Java or Clojure experience.
- Spatial Analysis Exposure to at least two GIS/RS packages in techniques to manipulate, extract, locate and analyze geographic data. Knowledge of GIS Analysis, GIS Modeling, Data Integration & Conversion, Data Analysis, Geocoding, Geomatics is essential.
- Database management: GIS database design and management using both ESRI and open source technologies. Knowledge on how to store and extract information from structured sets of geographic data is required.
- Communication Skills:
         -Development and documentation of code in English is required.
         - Ability to understand complex use case requirements in English.
         - Ability to communicate in English complex issues and potential solution sets.
- Additional Skills:
        - Understanding of and/or willing to learn math and statistical analysis
        - Good IT technical skills
        - The ability to think and solve problems
        - Ability to learn new programming languages and styles including literate programming

Roles and Responsibilities
Program Responsibilities:
-  Work closely with GIS & Metadata Officer, to translate the models into algorithms and scripts.
- To develop UI/UX around the scripts on multiple platforms.
- Ensure that SERVIR-Mekong code repository is versioned and maintained on GitHub
- Troubleshoot bugs and errors during the SDLC and maintenance lifecycle
- Provide technical supports on SERVIR-Mekong tools development, as well as help ensure effective and efficient coordination of activities and inputs to achieve project objectives.
- Contribute to strengthening and creating new relationships with partner agencies.
- Contribute to proper documentation of procedures and processes developed under SERVIR-Mekong.
- Provide technical supports to the SERVIR-Mekong Science Team on training courses, workshops, and other capacity-building activities in the planning, delivery, and follow-up phases, as needed.
- Participate in meetings related to SERVIR-Mekong objectives, especially GIT functions.
- Travel as needed to countries in the Lower Mekong to coordinate the implementation of activities related to SERVIR-Mekong objectives.

Corporate Responsibilities:
- With permission from the Supervisor, provide technical resource inputs under key specialized areas to all other departments, as required
- With permission from the Supervisor, participate in corporate functions and external events
- Foster the one ADPC concept across the organization through
         - Program delivery,
         - Resource allocation,
         - Shared accountability, and
         - Inter-departmental collaboration
This job description covers the general responsibilities and representative tasks of this position. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to program priorities and needs.

Reporting, Communications, and Work Relationships:

Internal
- Reports to the GIS and Metadata Officer.
- ADPC and implementing partners: Interacts on a regular basis with Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Science and Data Co-Leads, other full time and part time SERVIR-Mekong program staff.
- USAID: Coordinates and consults with SERVIR-Mekong Coordinator and RDMA Science technical assistance on relevant issues as needed
- NASA: Coordinates and consults with SERVIR Coordination Office and the broader NASA Science community as needed
- Consortium Technical Partners: Coordinates and consults with SERVIR-Mekong consortium technical partners to ensure effective, efficient, and timely delivery of agreed inputs and products
- Other SERVIR Hubs: Coordinates and consults with SERVIR Coordination Office and USAID to link science deliverables and lessons learned with other hubs (as needed)

External
- In close coordination and consultation with GIS & Metadata Officer, serve as the point of contact for open data portal related technical inquiries from and inputs by external individuals, agencies/institutions/organizations, when required

Contract Duration:

One (1) year contract with possibility of extension

How to apply:
Interested Candidates, please submit the completed ADPC application form, (downloadable from www.adpc.net), resume, copy of diploma(s) and certificate(s) together with a cover letter, to adpcjobs@adpc.net

by 23 December 2016