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Lead Facilitator: Development of a Heat Action Plan for Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)

Contracting Organization Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS)
Technical Partners American Red Cross (AmRC) & International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Beneficiary Institution Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)
Assignment Type Individual Consultancy - Lead Facilitator
Duration 06 Months from contract signing
Location Dhaka, Bangladesh (with field visits as required)
Reporting Manager Programme Manager, BDRCS

1. ВАСKGROUND AND CONTEXT


Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has developed a Climate Action Plan (CAP) to address the multifaceted impacts of climate change and strengthen the long-term resilience ofthe city. Among the most pressing climate risks facing Dhaka is the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves, which impose severe health burdens on urban residents - particularly the elderly, outdoor workers, and low-income communities with limited access to cooling.

A dedicated and operationally grounded Heat Action Plan (HAP) will equip DSCC with clear, evidencebased protocols for reducing heat-related health risks, coordinating an inter-agency early warning and response system, and improving the overall livability of the city during extreme heat events.

As an auxiliary to the Government of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) supports a wide range of humanitarian and development initiatives aligned with national priorities. With financial and technical assistance from the American Red Cross (AmRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), BDRCS will support DSCC in developing a participatory, evidence-based, and actionable HAP.

To deliver this, BDRCS is seeking a qualified individual consultant to serve as Lead Facilitator for the HAP development process. The Lead Facilitator will coordinate the full lifecycle of the plan - from document review and stakeholder consultation through to the finalization and institutional handover of the HAP.

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Lead Facilitator will be responsible for achieving the following objectives:

  • Work closely with the BDRCS Manager and in collaboration with IFRC and American Red Cross (AmRC) Country Delegation to plan and implement the process for the HAP.
  • In consultation with BDRCS Manager, and supported by IFRC and AmRC Country Delegations, facilitate inclusive, multi-stakeholder consultation processes including government departments, technical agencies, civil society, academia, and communities - to capture diverse perspectives and recommendations for the HAP.
  • Coordinate with the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre for technical input and guidance throughout the process.
  • Review existing policies, plans, strategies, and research studies to generate an evidence base informing the DSCC HAP.
  • Where required, conduct Key Informant Interviews and Focused Group Discussions contributing to the heat risk assessment and heat action plan development.
  • Quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and visualization
  • Undertaking GIS based heat hotspots mapping
  • Lead in documenting the HRA and HAP document and to share with BDRCS and city level stakeholders.
  • Support DSCC in formulating an inclusive, affordable, and operationally actionable Heat Action Plan that can be adopted as an official instrument of city governance.

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Deadline for Submission: June 18, 2026