Integrated FR Management (IFRM) Specialist

Sheladia Associates is seeking a professional Integrated FR Management (IFRM) Specialist to join our team for an upcoming, ADB funded Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project in Philippines.

The project aims to enhance: flood and climate change resilience that is consistent with the Philippines Development Plan of 2023-2028 (PDP). The project’s major outcome is to reduce flood risk in three river basins.

The individual will be responsible for the following tasks:

•         Capacity-building for FRM in DPWH through its CPB Unit and community-based flood risk management;
•         Assist the Capacity-building (CPB) Unit of the DPWH in preparing detailed capacity building course programs for the 2nd to 4th Year capacity-building programs composed of Pilot River Basin Studies;
•         Lead in Pilot River Basin Studies, including capacity-building on the process of master plan studies to the participants from CPB Unit and Regional Offices (ROs), including District Engineering Offices (DEOs) in the 2nd and 3rd Year, and assist in Pilot River Basin Study in the 4th Year;
•            Coordinate with DPWH and related agencies for smooth implementation of the capacity-building for the FRM;
•       Assist DPWH in implementing, monitoring, reviewing, and updating the capacity building subcomponent;
•       Oversee and manage the experts involved in the development of AMIS-FRM;
•       Support DPWH in the tendering process for procurement of system development contractor, survey contractors, hardware and software components of the AMIS-FRM and surveys to be conducted for data preparation;
•       Monitor procurement and oversee contract management;
•       Work closely with DPWH and its relevant offices on matters related to the development of AMIS-FRM;

Required Qualifications:

•       The IFRM Specialist must have a master’s degree in Engineering, or water resource management or disaster risk management including flood risk management or other relevant field.
•            Have at least 15 years’ professional experience including 10 years’ experience in leading a team in developing an asset management information system, preparing masterplan and feasibility studies and conducting capacity building, preferably for flood risk management.
•       Experience in the Philippines or similar geographical environment is an advantage.

All qualified candidates please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@Sheladia.com.

SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.