BELGIAN TECHNICAL COOPERATON

Civil protection and emergency services are essential for the safety of inhabitants in any state. Geneva Convention for the protection of civilians emphasizes humanitarian tasks aimed at protecting civilians against aggressive acts and emergency situations including protection of properties and lives, facing natural and man-made disasters, catastrophes and accidents. Civil protection helps to reduce negative impacts through alarms, evacuation, preparing shelters, rescue, media and others.

In Palestine, and as a result of the Civil Protection Law No3/1998, the Higher Council for Civil Protection was formed and became responsible for setting general comprehensive policies for the work of the civil protection during the times of emergencies and natural disasters. The Ministry of Planning in Palestine with the Civil Protection Department; and in cooperation with the Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC), is seeking for the services of an International consultant to carry out a study in the civil defense field. The international consultant will be assisted by a local consultant with thorough knowledge of the sector and local rules.

The objective of this study is to upgrade the capacity of the Civil Protection Department through a capacity building needs assessment and the preparation of a 5 years strategic national development plan for the West Bank and Gaza.

In this context, the Belgian Technical Cooperation is seeking information about and applications of potential (experienced) candidates that meet the conditions as laid down in the Terms of Reference that can be downloaded over here. Read the Terms of Reference carefully before applying.

For that reason the Belgian Technical Cooperation would be most grateful if you could communicate us the details of any international consultants you might be aware of that match the profile mentioned in the Terms of Reference. Please feel free to bring this call for an international consultant to the attention of your partners that might be in a better position to answer it.

For more information, please contact us via the coordinates below.

Send motivated applications, with resume and cover letter to the following address or email:

Luc Laloo
Resident Representative
Belgian Technical Cooperation
Nashashibi Street, building N�18
Sheikh Jarrah
Jerusalem East 91383-Isra�l
Tel: +972 (0)2 5820905
Fax:+972 (0)2 5816385
luc.laloo@btcctb.org