Job Description
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; ">To perform highly responsible managerial work in researching, designing, planning, coordinating and evaluating all activities related to disaster management relevant to the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government and Municipal Corporations in collaborations with other stakeholders.<o:p></o:p></p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</b><o:p></o:p></p> <ul><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Advises the Permanent Secretary, Chief Executive Officers and Disaster Management Coordinators on activities related to all phases of disaster management.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Works with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management in the implementation of the National Disaster Management Policy Action Plan.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Develops and implements the disaster management policy for the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Participates in the research, coordination 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 Executive Officers, Disaster Management Coordinators and other stakeholders organizations.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Compiles, analyses and evaluates data for decision making relevant to Disaster Management.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Works collaboratively with organizations such as the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management, Fire Services, Police Service, Defense Force and Emergency Health Services, to review and design plans for managing emergencies in Regional Communities.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Designs and submits recommendation and proposals for the implementation and development of response and recovery plans.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Represents the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government at related meetings, seminars, conferences and planning activities, also serves as a source person as necessary.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Prepares Budgets for the Disaster Management Unit.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Advises the Municipal Regional Corporations in the development and implementation of strategic plans.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Represent the Ministry at local and international forum.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
Key Competency
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES </b><o:p></o:p></p> <ul><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Thorough knowledge of the relevant laws and policies regarding Disaster Management within Trinidad and Tobago.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Ability to communicate and articulate ideas and information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Ability to create and sustain effective working relationships in a team environment.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Strong organizing, planning, research and report writing skills.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Ability to work long hours.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Excellent management and leadership skills.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Knowledge of the budgetary process in Government.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Ability to coach staff.</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING, SPECIAL REQUIREMENT</b><o:p></o:p></p> <ul><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">A Masters Degree in Disaster Management or related field <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">A University Degree in a relevant discipline (viz: Disaster Management; Environmental Management; Natural Resource Management or related discipline).<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">At least eight (8) years working experience in the field of Disaster Management, four (4) of which should be in a managerial position.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Considerable knowledge of the relevant laws and policies regarding Disaster Management in Trinidad and Tobago.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Training in Project Management and an understanding of Geographic Information System <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 90pt;">Any equivalent combination of training and experience.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>