Consultant for the Anticipatory Action Scoping Study

Activity: Anticipatory Action Scoping Study in BARMM
Project: Advancing DRR and Anticipation to the most vulnerable communities in the Philippines

The PRC, in collaboration with German Red Cross and with financial support from the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) implements project entitled “Advancing DRR and Anticipation to the Most Vulnerable Communities in the Philippines (AdDRRA)”to enhance the efforts of DRR and AA in the Philippines in 2023. One of the key results of the project is to set-up, testing and activation of (Early Action Protocols) EAPs/Plans for Anticipatory Action (AA) to consolidate for a proper handing over to PRC. This result will build on the achievements and considerable experiences gained from the previous projects and will focus on revising and developing the Early Action Protocols (EAPs) as well as institutionalizing the AA into the PRC and national government disaster management mechanism in cooperation and collaboration with the national mandated agencies and the Philippines National AA Technical Working Group.

The PRC intends to expand the scope of its Anticipatory Action activities in BARMM region, with support of GRC and FRC. The purpose of this study is to understand the gaps and needs for AA works in the BRAMM and the specific role PRC can fulfil to expand the AA in the region.

Expected deliverables:

1. Needs and gaps in implementing AA in BARMM with specific focus on natural hazards,
2. Level of understanding of local stakeholders, their acceptance, and general challenges in
   integrating AA in DRRM structure within BARMM at all levels are clearly reviewed, analysed,
   and presented, together with inputs on EAP development in conflict settings.
3. Existing coordination and linkages amongst all existing and potential stakeholders and
   further need for strengthening them are analysed.
4. Present recommendations, based on the above, on the potential roles that the Red Cross can play effectively in advocating and promoting AA in BARMM.
5. Develop a roadmap, next steps, and recommendations on how PRC could engage in BARMM in promoting AA.

Timeline:

The proposed timeline for completing the tasks is a maximum of 25 days. The tasks should be
completed by the end of December 2023.

Qualifications:

• Academic background in social studies or a development-oriented subject.
• Relevant experience on Disaster Risk Management and Anticipatory Action.
• Good language skill in English.
• Preferably with knowledge and experience of working in the Philippines.
• Preferably with knowledge/experience of the Red cross and Red crescent Movement.

More details of the project and the Terms of Reference may be viewed HERE.