To perform managerial work in planning, co-ordinat
Job Summary
To perform managerial work in planning, co-ordinating and evaluating all activities related to disaster management relevant to the Municipal Corporations. The incumbent assists the Chief Disaster Management Co-ordinator in strengthening the overall risk reduction capability of the Municipal Corporations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Deputizes for the Chief Disaster Management Co-ordinator as required.
Advises the Chief Executive Officers and Disaster Management Co-ordinators on activities related to all phases of disaster management.
Assists the Chief Disaster Management Co-ordinator in the implementation of the disaster management policy for the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government.
Supervises and co-ordinates the activities of the Disaster Management Units of the Municipal Corporations in the pursuit of Comprehensive Disaster Management.
Acts as the Ministry’s Emergency Support Function (ESF) representative at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC).
Participates in the research, co-ordination and evaluation of policies, strategies, programmes and plans relevant to disaster management within the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government in collaboration with the Chief Disaster Management Co-ordinator, Chief Executive Officers and other stakeholder organizations.
Complies, analyses and evaluates data for decision-making relevant to Disaster Management.
Performs other disaster management related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
A University Degree in a relevant discipline (viz: Disaster Management; Environmental Management; Natural Resource Management or related discipline).
At least eight (8) years working experience in the field of Disaster Management, four (4) of which should be in a managerial position.
Considerable knowledge of the relevant laws and policies regarding Disaster Management in Trinidad and Tobago.
Training in Project Management, an understanding of Geographic Information System (GIS) and certification as an Instructor.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Required Competencies, Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
Ability and willingness to work in a diverse and challenging environment.
Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations.
Ability to work long hours until the incident is managed.
Successful completion of an annual fitness examination (mental and physical).
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