A. Organization Introduction

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is an autonomous international organization established for scientific, educational, developmental, and humanitarian purposes with a vision of safer communities and sustainable development through disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific. Established in 1986 as a technical capacity building center, ADPC has grown and expanded its role to be for scientific, educational, developmental and humanitarian purposes. ADPC employs a wide range of professional expertise typically required for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Resilience (CR) in an effective manner.

ADPC develops and implements cross-sectoral projects/programs on the strategic themes of risk governance, urban resilience, climate resilience, health risk management, preparedness for response and resilient recovery. Our strategic themes are complemented and underpinned by the cross-cutting themes of gender and diversity, regional and transboundary cooperation as well as poverty and livelihoods.

Through its work, ADPC supports the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the New Urban Agenda, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the agenda defined at the World Humanitarian Summit in 2016, and other relevant international frameworks.

For details, please refer to ADPC website at http://www.adpc.net/.

B. Department Introduction

The Risk Analytics and Climate Services (ACS) Department at ADPC is a multi-disciplinary team of experts committed to providing innovative, science-based solutions for actions to adapt to climate change and mitigate the impacts of disasters. The innovations include uses of geospatial technology, satellite data, numerical models, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence for assessing vulnerability and risk, generating climate data, developing early warning systems, forecasting possible climate impacts, and informing anticipatory actions. These lead to risk-informed developments in sectors such as agriculture, transportation, water resources, energy, communications and health.

The department also applies advanced geoinformatics and climate analytics to address water and food security issues by assessing water availability and water-use efficiency, groundwater monitoring, assessing drought risks, and optimizing agricultural productivity, hence ensuring sustainable water and food systems in vulnerable regions. The department promotes Nature-Based Solutions by leveraging ecosystem services such as wetland restoration, agroforestry, and green-gray infrastructure to reduce disaster risks and build climate resilience. Lastly, the department produces risk analytics and integrates them into urban plans and engineering designs of critical infrastructures, hence improving their resilience to disasters and climate change.

With a commitment to a science-based approach, the department envisions empowering stakeholders to reduce risks, adapt to climate change, and build more resilient communities and ecosystems.

C. Statement of Intent

ADPC is supporting the Department of Meteorology (DOM), Sri Lanka as the Systems Integrator (SI) for modernizing its services and functions under the “Climate Resilience Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach” (CResMPA) project funded by the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) with the support of the World Bank. The goal of the project is to strengthen the capability of DOM in managing the impacts of weather-related phenomena and climate change thus providing safer living conditions, reduce economic losses, prevent loss of lives, and improve overall preparedness for disaster management. The improved meteorological infrastructure will contribute to the sustainable development of the overall economic activities in Sri Lanka.

As part of the implementation of the project, the ADPC intends to engage a National Consultant as a Technical Research Coordinator under a time-based lump-sum contract. The consultant will be responsible for providing technical and research assistance to ensure the effective execution of the project.

D. Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for providing technical and research assistance for all project-related activities, as well as ensuring seamless communication and collaboration among DOM, project team and ADPC headquarters. Additionally, the consultant will also be responsible for providing support to the project team and the ADPC headquarters, facilitating efficient project implementation.

E. Expected Outputs:

The following outputs are expected to be delivered by the consultant:

Output 1: Quarterly report outlining the progress, challenges, and next steps related to technical matters.

Output 2: Minutes, presentation materials, and action points from meetings, workshops, and training sessions related to the project.

F. Responsibilities and Tasks:

The consultant will be responsible for:

• Technical Assistance and Coordination: Provide technical and research assistance to the project team for improving meteorological and oceanographical services and ensure smooth coordination and communication among the project team and the DOM staff members.
• Project Management Support: Provide support in planning, execution, and monitoring of project activities to ensure timely delivery of milestones as per the activity workplan and schedule.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to project policies, compile reports, and provide status updates to the project leadership.
• Documentation & Reporting: Support in preparing technical documents, progress reports, and presentations for stakeholders and the client.
• Meeting Coordination: Facilitate meetings, workshops, and facilitate discussions among the project team, stakeholders and the client.
• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure project activities comply with local regulations and client requirements.
• Capacity Building: Support training sessions or knowledge-sharing activities related to project objectives.

G. Working Principles:

The consultant for contractual provisions will report to the Program Lead, Climate Services of ACS department and will maintain close coordination with the project Team Leader and the Senior Climate Data Analyst at ADPC headquarters. In addition, he/she will communicate with the project team members, focal points and other relevant staff members of DOM to ensure the production of outputs and their delivery in compliance with project workplan and schedule.

H. Qualifications:

The candidate should at least have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Oceanography, Marine Sciences or a related field
• At least 6 months prior experience in associate with government institutions in Sri Lanka as a Technical Assistant or a Research Assistant.
• Skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Skills in the use of technical tools such as meteorological and oceanographical modeling systems, mapping tools, programing tools would be advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

I. Duty Station: Department of Meteorology, Colombo, Sri Lanka

J. Duration:

The consultant’s assignment will commence on June 9, 2025, and conclude on June 8, 2026.

K. Itinerary:

The contract is expected to commence on June 9, 2025, and conclude on June 8, 2026. Any official travel required during the contract period must be approved in advance by the Director of ACS. Approved travel expenses will be covered by ADPC in accordance with its travel policy and will be reimbursed separately from the consultant’s remuneration.

L. Condition of payment:

Payments will be made monthly, based on the number of days worked as per the monthly schedule assigned, and will be credited to the consultant’s designated bank account. The consultant must submit monthly timesheets for approval prior to payments. No additional compensation will be provided unless prior written approval for extra expenses is obtained from the designated authority. The consultant is responsible for bearing any associated bank charges. All payments are inclusive of income tax and VAT, which the consultant is solely responsible for declaring and settling

M. Selection Method:

The candidate will be selected in accordance with ADPC’s recruitment process and policy guidelines

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can submit the completed ADPC application form, (downloadable from www.adpc.net), resume, copy of degrees/certificate(s) together with a cover letter, to: procurement@adpc.net

When submitting CVs, please ensure the email subject line follows this format:

[Position Name] – [Candidate’s Full Name]

Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

ADPC encourages diversity in its workplace and supports an inclusive work environment.