Job Opportunity: Programme Officer, Response & Recovery CDEMA ...

Job Opportunity:
Programme Officer, Response & Recovery
CDEMA Coordinating Unit
Competition Reference No.
CDEMA-CU/ADMIN/06
Application Deadline Date November 23, 2012
Location
Organization
Bridgetown, Barbados
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management
Agency
The CDEMA Coordinating Unit (CU) is inviting applications for the post of Programme Officer, Response &
Recovery (PORR). The PORR will be required to provide technical support to the Agency’s response and
recovery programme.
Open To:
Employees of the CDEMA CU as well as all citizens and permanent residents of CARICOM countries
Salary and Benefits:
The salary will be based on the individual’s qualifications and experience.
Merit Criteria:
1.0 Qualifications and Experience
1.1 A Bachelors Degree in Earth Sciences or Environment Planning, Disaster Management,
Physical Sciences or related discipline
1.2 A minimum of three (3) years experience in disaster management or working in a related
institution in the areas associated with the position
1.3 Demonstrated experience in the development of project proposals
1.4 Experience in disaster recovery and response programmes at the country level would be an
asset
1.5 Experience or training in logistics desirable
1.6 Fluency in French, French Creole or Papiamento desirable
2.0 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
2.1 Knowledge of disaster and/or post-disaster settings

2.2 Knowledge of project management
2.3 Knowledge of disaster management issues in the Caribbean
2.4 Knowledge of Logistics
2.5 Good proposal writing, report writing, data acquisition and analysis skills
2.6 Proficiency in relevant computer applications
2.7 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
2.8 Diplomacy and advocacy skills
2.9 Ability to communicate effectively with persons at all levels
2.10 Appreciation of workplace diversity
Language Requirements:
• Excellent knowledge of English
Information Notes:
1. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in writing that they have met all of the criteria. Failure to do so
may result in your application not receiving further consideration.
2. Send applications, including Resume, three (3) testimonials and copies of certificates via email to
hr@cdema.org Quote selection process number: CDEMA-CU/ADMIN/06.
3. Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent. CDEMA would like to thank all candidates
who apply, as only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Programme Officer, Response & Recovery
Division/Unit: Disaster Management Division (DMD)/Response & Recovery Unit
Reports To:
Direct Reports:
Programme Manager, Response & Recovery
N/A
1. FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Works under the direction of the Programme Manager, Response & Recovery (PMRR), collaborates
with the Mitigation and Preparedness Unit and other staff of the Disaster Management Division.
2. SUMMARY
The Programme Officer, Response and Recovery (PORR) will be required to provide technical support
to the Agency’s response and recovery programme.
3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1. Provide technical and administrative inputs in the review and enhancement of mechanisms for
the undertaking of regular audits of national and regional readiness.
3.2. Undertake analysis of the audits of regional readiness.
3.3. Provide support for the distillation of programming priorities based on the analysis of the
results.
3.4. Provide support to the implementation of the CDEMA Coordinating Unit’s (CU) search and
rescue programme.
3.5. Provide support for enhancing the operational readiness of the CDEMA CU
3.6. Assist in maintaining and updating the Regional Coordination Plan in consultation and
collaboration with key partners.
3.7. Serve as the liaison officer for the CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit (CDRU).
3.8. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) for the CDEMA Regional Coordinating Centre (RCC), under the direction of the
PMRR.
3.9. Assist with the operations of the RCC during emergencies
3.10. Provide administrative and logistical support to the PMRR in the coordination of the on-ground

movement of Response Teams deployed by or on behalf of the CDEMA CU
3.11. Support the PMRR in design, testing and exercising the Regional Response Mechanism
(RRM)
3.12. Implement, with the guidance of the PMRR, the mechanism for accessing and coordinating
the deployment of response personnel from CDEMA CU, Participating States and partners to
an affected State through the Regional Response Mechanism (RRM)
3.13. Undertake, under the direction of the PMRR, technical inputs into the enhancement, delivery
and monitoring of the agency’s Early Warning Systems initiatives
3.14. Provide administrative support for the management of the Regional Warehousing Programme,
including inspection of facilities.
3.15. Provide technical support to the development and implementation of the Agency’s Response
and Recovery Plans and Strategies.
3.16. Undertake research and logistical support for the agency’s response and recovery capacity
building recovery programme.
3.17. Draft project proposals in the areas of response and recovery in collaboration with the Alliance
and Cooperation Services (ACS) Unit staff and in consultation with the PMRR.
3.18. Provide administrative and technical support to the Plans Development and Review Sub-
Committee of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
3.19. Provide support to the CDEMA partnership management arrangement
3.20. Prepare and submit monthly and other reports as requested.
3.21. Participate in disaster response activities of the Agency, as may be required
3.22. Perform any other related duties as may be directed from time to time by the PMRR or any
duly authorized officer of the Agency.
4. CONDITIONS
4.1. General administrative office accommodation provided
4.2. Position may require periods of travel to CDEMA Participating States as well as other
destinations.
4.3. Institutional support provided through documented rules and regulations general policy
guidelines and through access to available relevant information, resources and facilities
4.4. Subject to general service conditions applicable to established stall members of the Agency
4.5. Access to all available relevant information and resources for effective discharge of duties
4.6. Required to maintain current knowledge of the responsibilities of other agencies and
organization with disaster management responsibilities

5. EVALUATION CRITERIA
5.1. Level of improvement in the Agency’s readiness to respond to diversity of hazards
5.2. Level of effectiveness of coordination of the response capabilities of the CU Regional
Coordinating Centre (RCC) during activation of any regional emergency
5.3. Level and effectiveness of response and early recovery plans for the region
5.4. Timely completion of assignments and reports and the ability to meet deadlines
5.5. Technical accuracy and general quality of advice and reports
5.6. Knowledge and understanding of and the effective application of the Agency’s policies and
objectives
5.7. Communication effectiveness