To provide expertise to CDRI in the field of infrastructure resilience to disasters linked to global warming, adapting it to the African context, while contributing to the strengthening of relations between France and CDRI.
Key tasks and expected results: The objective of the position is threefold:
1) Support the CDRI Secretariat in a transversal manner on its activities in order to support the development and structuring of the organization, by mobilizing French expertise and know-how, in conjunction with other possible French seconded experts.
2) Support the deployment of the new CDRI programme dedicated to Africa: provide technical expertise on infrastructure resilience in Africa; contribute to the identification and formalization of resilient infrastructure projects in African countries, in collaboration with African Member States; help define a methodology and contribute to the strengthening of local capacities in African States; support the CDRI in its enlargement (new members and new projects) in Africa.
3) Support the French Embassy in New Delhi in its co-presidency of the CDRI (regular interviews with the Global Issues Advisor, annual reports) and allow a strengthening of Franco-Indian relations and with the other CDRI member countries, by mobilizing the entire French ecosystem (Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Ecological Transition, Directorate General of the Treasury, AFD Group, CEREMA, etc.) and international (UNDP, UNOPS, G20 working groups...).
Professional experience:
Number of years of relevant experience desired: 10 years Experience in managing infrastructure projects and engineering projects aimed at combating climate change (particularly adaptation) is required.
Specific experience in disaster risk reduction projects is an asset.
Experience in Africa and/or India would be a real advantage.
Qualifications: English C1