1.    JOB SUMMARY:

The Anticipatory Action Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing anticipatory action frameworks to mitigate the impact of disasters and crises. This role involves leveraging data-driven approaches to trigger pre-emptive interventions, building capacities of stakeholders, and fostering partnerships to ensure timely and effective disaster preparedness and response.

2.    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

A)   Strategic Development and Implementation:

• Provide overall technical support to project implementation and provide strategic recommendations on enhancing the implementation of the AA mechanism in target area.
• Develop and test anticipatory action frameworks including SoPs, and early actions .
• Support in development of triggers and thresholds for riverine flooding
• Liaise with hydro-met agencies, irrigation for data required for AA trigger and protocol
• Support the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) to update and implement district-level contingency plans.
• Identify and apply innovative approaches to enhance preparedness/ resilience and reduce disaster impacts.
• Support in the implementation of the Joint Price Market Initiative and monitor pre-crisis price trends for anticipatory cash-based assistance.
• Develop, implement training materials and protocols, and conduct training for Early Warning Committees.

B)   Trigger Mechanism Design and Monitoring:

• Establish evidence-based thresholds and indicators for triggering anticipatory actions.
• Monitor real-time data from hydro-meteorological, socioeconomic, and other relevant sources for activation of early interventions.
• Ensure alignment of triggers with regional and national early warning systems.[KA1] 

C)   Capacity Building and Technical Support:

• Train stakeholders, including government agencies, project staff and community groups, on anticipatory action principles and tools.
• Provide technical guidance on designing and implementing anticipatory action interventions.
• Develop training materials, toolkits, and guidelines for effective anticipatory action.[KA2] 

D)   Data Analysis and Risk Assessment:

• Develop tools and training of staff/ stakeholders for risk assessment in target areas.
• Conduct risk analyses to identify potential hazards, vulnerable populations, and priority intervention areas.
• [KA3] Evaluate the effectiveness of anticipatory action plans and recommend improvements.

E)   Collaboration and Advocacy:

• Build and maintain partnerships with government authorities, humanitarian organizations, and donors.
• Advocate for anticipatory action approaches at regional and provincial platforms.
• Representation in forums, workshops, and conferences focused on disaster preparedness and resilience.

F)    Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to track the effectiveness of anticipatory actions.[KA4] 
• Document lessons learned and best practices from past interventions to improve future actions.
• Produce reports on activities carried out for anticipatory actions.

3.    QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

A)   Education:

• Master’s degree in Disaster Management, Environmental Science, Development Studies, or a related field.

B)   Experience:

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in disaster risk reduction, and 2-3 years working experience especially in the field of anticipatory action, and early warning systems.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing anticipatory action projects.

C)   Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies, research and analysis, GIS tools[KA5] , and data analysis software.
• Experience in developing and conducting specialized training for community
• Strong understanding of early warning systems, contingency planning  and trigger mechanisms.
• Knowledge on Trigger development and GIS tools are preferred.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles and disaster risk management  frameworks.

D)   Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and in diverse, multi-stakeholder environments.

4.    KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic thinking and innovation in disaster preparedness.
• Collaboration and partnership development.
• Commitment to resilience-building and community empowerment.

5.    WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent travel to project sites, including remote and disaster-prone areas.