POST:Community Disaster Planning Specialist

Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency-CDEMA
Job Opportunity: Community Disaster Planning Specialist,
CDEMA Coordinating Unit
Open To:
All employees of CDEMA Coordinating Unit and to the citizens and permanent residents of CARICOM countries.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary will be based on the individual’s qualifications and experience.
Information Notes:
1. Candidates not resident in Barbados must agree to relocate to Barbados. Interview and relocation
expenses will be reimbursed in keeping with CDEMA Regulations.
2. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only suitable applicants will be
contacted for an interview.
3. Please send Cover Letter and Resume to cdera@caribsurf.com .

Two Reference Letters and
certificates must be forwarded: Attention: Human Resource Manager: to Fax No. (246) 425-8854.
Competition Reference No. CDEMA-CU/HR/02
Application Deadline Date January 22, 2010
Duration 18 months
Location Bridgetown, Barbados
Organization Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
JOB DESCRIPTION – COMMUNITY DISASTER PLANNING SPECIALIST
1.0 FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The Community Disaster Planning Specialist reports to the Technical Manager, Preparedness and Response.
2.0 SUMMARY
The Community Disaster Planning Specialist will provide technical assistance to the CDEMA CU for the undertaking of the
community disaster planning aspects of the project. The incumbent will be required to liaise closely with the national
disaster offices of the beneficiary states of the project and with community level organizations. Frequent travel to the
beneficiary states will be an essential aspect of the responsibilities of the Community Disaster Planning Specialist.
3.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Community Disaster Planning Specialist:
3.1 Provides technical support to the CDEMA CU on Community Disaster Planning within the beneficiary states;
3.2 Supports/conducts training sessions and workshops for stakeholders and decision makers;
3.3 Facilitates and provides technical assistance in the review, revision and exercising of National Disaster
Action Plans of beneficiary states;
3.4 Provides technical assistance in the development of a toolkit for community level training in the development
of community preparedness programmes;
3.5 Supports the development and strengthening of community disaster plans and of community organization,
action planning, implementation and awareness raising for DRM, with a focus on vulnerable communities
and peoples;
3.6 Liaises and maintains a close working relationship with Government departments, NGOs, civil society and
community groups, when appropriate, to ensure the effective implementation of the project;
3.7 Participates in the preparation of technical reports to the project sponsor with respect to the project;
3.8 Provides coordination and administrative support to the project, as may be required;
3.9 Undertakes such travel as required for the successful execution of the project.
JOB SPECIFICATION – COMMUNITY DISASTER PLANNING SPECIALIST
Merit Criteria:
Qualifications and Experience
• A post graduate degree in Community Disaster Planning, or an equivalent qualification.
• 5 or more years of professional experience in emergency response and disaster risk reduction issues.
• Knowledge of the Comprehensive Disaster Management Strategy would be a distinct asset.
Knowledge and Skills
• Strong computer skills;
• Microsoft applications (in particular, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Sound leadership and management skills and experience;
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work with limited or no supervision;
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in close coordination with many individuals, groups and divisions to
complete tasks;
Language Requirements:
• Excellent written and oral use of the English language.
• Working Knowledge of Spanish or French Creole would be an asset