India
State Consultant in Kerala: INSPIRE IndiaOrganization
- Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Posted 18 Sep 2025 Closing date 2 Oct 2025
About The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
The 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 diversified its expertise across social and physical sciences, envisioning safer communities and sustainable development through disaster risk reduction. Being an autonomous international organization governed by the Board of Trustees. It supports sustainable solutions for disaster risk reduction across a broad range of specialist areas, with a wide range of professional expertise from atmospheric scientists to social scientists with experiences from all levels of engagement typically required for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Resilience (CR) effectively.ADPC’s Strategy 2030 guides the organization in providing comprehensive risk reduction support to countries and communities in Asia and the Pacific with various programs being implemented under 15 strategic themes by three departments, namely the
Preparedness and Climate Actions, Risk Analytics and Climate Services
, and
Risk Governance and Financing
. In addition to these, ADPC also works on three cross-cutting themes: Gender and Diversity, Innovation, and Regional and Transboundary Cooperation through permanent working committees. These activities are supported by proactive individual departments of Finance, Human Resources and Administration. ADPC recognizes the importance of examining the linkages between disaster risk management, poverty reduction, gender equality, sustainability, rights-based approaches, climate change, and regional cooperation. For details, please refer to the ADPC website at http://www.adpc.net.
Department Introduction
The Preparedness and Climate Actions (PCA) Department of ADPC focuses on enhancing the preparedness and response management capacities of governments, response organizations, volunteers, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, communities, and other traditional and non-traditional actors of the Disaster Risk Management Ecosystem. It also strives to strengthen the capacity of institutions and at-risk communities for faster and more efficient disaster recovery. The department works with the above-stated actors to ensure that the regional, national, sub-national, and local disaster preparedness, response, and recovery frameworks and implementation plans are in place well before disaster strikes.
Statement Of Intent
The Institutional Strengthening through Preparedness and Inclusive Response in India (INSPIRE) Program—a collaborative initiative by the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and state institutions in Odisha, Gujarat, and Kerala. The program aims to enhance institutional systems for disaster preparedness and climate action at national and state levels, while contributing to regional cooperation in the Bay of Bengal.Through INSPIRE, ADPC works closely with national and state-level stakeholders to promote risk-informed planning, strengthen local capacities, and support sustainable disaster management practices. The program focuses on advancing institutional leadership and technical capacities within strategic government institutions, enabling them to play a central role in managing disasters and responding to climate shocks. It also fosters the development of innovative, data-driven solutions and promotes cross-learning through structured regional collaboration.The State Consultant in Kerala, under the overall guidance of the Program Lead (INSPIRE India) and in close coordination with the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) and the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), will be responsible for the effective coordination, implementation, and monitoring of INSPIRE program activities in the state. The Consultant will play a central role in strengthening local disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate resilience planning by supporting the operationalization of data-driven tools and risk-informed governance processes at the grassroots level.The Consultant will have key responsibilities that include coordinating the development of a Damage and Loss Assessment Tool and its web-based application, supporting the revision and restructuring of methodologies and tools for Local Disaster Management Plans (LDMPs), and facilitating training and consultation processes with local governments. This will involve conducting a Training Needs Assessment, organizing national- and state-level consultations, convening small-group workshops to develop modules, and coordinating the documentation and dissemination of Kerala’s experiences.
Expected Outputs
Under the overall guidance of the Program Lead and in close coordination with the KILA, KSDMA, and the INSPIRE India program team, the State Consultant in Kerala will be responsible for delivering the following outputs:
- Damage and Loss Assessment Tool
- Coordination of the design and development of a Damage and Loss Assessment Tool, leading to the creation of a user-friendly web application.
- Restructured Methodology and Tools for Local Disaster Management Plans (LDMPs)
- Revision and updating of methodologies and tools for LDMPs, drawing on lessons from the 2018 floods, the Rebuild Kerala Initiative, and the SOPs and tools developed since then.
- Integration of feedback from earlier LDMPs that identified key gaps and limitations.
- Capacity Development of Local Government Functionaries
- Coordination of a Training Needs Assessment for local governments.
- Organization of a structured series of workshops and consultations under the overall guidance of KSDMA and KILA, including:
- A two-day national-level workshop on experiences of local DM planning,
- A one-day national-level consultation on methodologies and tools for localized DM plans,
- At least two state-level consultations with departments, local governments, DDMAs, and relevant institutions,
- At least five small-group workshops for the preparation of training modules.
- Documentation and Knowledge Products
- Coordination of the documentation of experiences, lessons learned, and good practices on LDMPs, including preparation and printing of outputs.
- Web Application for LDMPs
- Coordination of the design, development, and roll-out of a web-based application to support the preparation and use of LDMPs by local governments.
Responsibilities And Tasks
Technical Implementation and Coordination
- Coordinate the design and development of the Damage and Loss Assessment Tool, ensuring its transition into a functional and user-friendly web application.
- Support the revision and restructuring of methodologies and tools for Local Disaster Management Plans (LDMPs), incorporating lessons from the 2018 floods, the Rebuild Kerala Initiative, and recent SOPs and tools.
- Facilitate a Training Needs Assessment for local governments to identify capacity gaps and tailor learning interventions.
- Organize and coordinate workshops and consultations under the guidance of KSDMA and KILA, including:
- A two-day national workshop to share experiences of local DM planning,
- A one-day national consultation on methodologies and tools for localized DM plans,
- At least two state-level consultations with departments, local governments, DDMAs, and relevant agencies,
- At least five small-group workshops for the preparation of training modules.
- Coordinate the documentation of experiences and lessons learned from LDMP processes and support the preparation of printed and digital knowledge products.
- Oversee the design, development, and roll-out of the LDMP web application to strengthen planning capacities at the local government level.
- Ensure that all technical activities in Kerala are aligned with INSPIRE’s broader work plan and with state and national disaster management frameworks.
Program Management and Monitoring
- Ensure timely implementation of program activities in Kerala as per approved work plan and budget.
- Coordinate closely with KILA, KSDMA, and ADPC to plan, implement, and monitor activities under the program.
- Monitor progress against agreed deliverables and provide regular technical and financial reports.
- Organize and support logistical and technical planning for state-level consultations, training workshops, and learning events.
- Liaise with consultants, trainers, and other technical experts engaged in the state for program activities.
Knowledge Management and Reporting
- Capture and document lessons, challenges, and success stories from Kerala to feed into the national and regional knowledge-sharing platform of INSPIRE.
- Contribute to development of case studies, learning briefs, and process documentation reflecting Kerala’s experiences under INSPIRE.
- Submit quarterly technical and financial progress reports to ADPC, aligned with the program's M&E framework.
- Participate in knowledge-sharing events and facilitate the exchange of best practices across states and regions.
- Responsible for monitoring the performance targets against the agreed M&E plans and work plans and report the progress on time.
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.
Working Principles
In performing the duties and responsibilities indicated above, the Project Manager: INSPIRE India will be supervised by the assigned Program Lead, Preparedness and Climate Actions Department of ADPC and work closely with the nodal officers of KSDMA and KILA.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Specifications
- Master’s degree or higher in Disaster Management, Emergency Management, Social Science, Development Studies, Business Administration, or related disciplines with substantial experience in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in DRR, institutional strengthening, or capacity development in India.
- Proven track record of working with state governments or training institutions in India, especially in Kerala.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating decentralized planning processes and capacity-building programs.
- Capacity and demonstrated ability to process, analyze, and synthesize complex and technical information into user-friendly formats and products.
- Familiarity and experience working with international donor-funded (e.g. BMGF, USAID, UN, WB, etc.) programs
- Proven experience in working with multiple donors, familiarity with donor requirements, donor reporting, and progress reports submission
- Excellent communication, coordination, and report writing skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluent (reading, writing, speaking) Malayalam and English. Mandatory.
- Experience in hazard mapping or GIS-based planning tools.
- Understanding of Kerala’s disaster profile, institutions, and governance systems.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and takes initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work and time independently.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, team-oriented work style, and experience in working in a multicultural environment.
- Strong desire to learn, undertake new challenges, must be a creative problem-solver and must have self-confidence, willingness to work hard, good sense of humor but with seriousness about the quality and excellence of work.
Duty Station:
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala with regular travel to Thrissur, other districts and partner institutions as required. It is a full-time position.
Contract Duration
October 2025 – August 2027
Itinerary
During official missions outside the duty station, the Consultant will be entitled to local/international travel, daily subsistence allowance, accommodation, and other related travel costs as per ADPC financial policy.
Condition Of Payment
The consultant will be paid on a monthly basis upon submission of a timesheet detailing the inputs provided to the project. Each timesheet must align with the agreed tasks and deliverables and will be subject to approval by the assigned Program Lead and the Director, PCA. All applicable taxes, duties, and government-imposed charges arising from this contract shall be the sole responsibility of the consultant.How to applyInterested candidates can submit the completed ADPC application form (downloadable from www.adpc.net), resume, and copy of degrees/certificate(s) together with a cover letter to procurement@adpc.net.The email subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for, for example:
[State Consultant in Kerala: INSPIRE India - Name of Candidate].
Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
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- Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
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