JOB DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Job Title : Preparedness and Response Officer (ASEAN �C
ERAT)
Position Base : Jakarta, Indonesia
Reporting to : Assistant Director for Operations �C Preparedness
and Response
Broad Statement of Function
・ Carry out activities pertaining to disaster preparedness and response;
particularly in deployment of ERAT, disaster assessment, situation reports;
initial impact and needs assessment and damage reports
・ Assist in implementing cooperation programmes and projects to further
improve ASEAN disaster preparedness and response;
・ Assist in implementing activities to attain objectives as stated in
specific plans of action, such as AADMER work programmes related to AHA Centre
and strategic work plans of the AHA Centre;
・ Carry out any other assignments as tasked by his/her supervisors.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage and carry out AHA Centre activities pertaining to preparedness and
response; and ensure a high level of professionalism in those areas
・ Monitor, continuously and jointly with other officers, through the
Disaster Monitoring and Response System (DMRS) potential disasters that may
strike and be ready to assist in responding at any moment’s notice on a 24/7
basis;
・ Assist in performing regular exercises to test AHA Centre connectivity
with emergency operations centres of NDMOs;
・ Maintain up�\to�\date information on Member State National Focal Point
(NFP) and Competent Authorities (CA), and any subsequent changes in their
designations;
・ Maintain and update the ERAT Roster on a regular basis, including their
necessary certifications and basic equipment to ensure their readiness for
deployment anytime on a 24/7 basis;
・ Assist in maintaining the readiness and facilitating the mobilisation
of the ERAT to the affected country;
・ Monitor movement of and compile information from ERAT when they are
deployed;
・ Provide assistance to ERAT in solving on�\the�\ground challenges during
emergency operations;
・ Process administrative requirements to facilitate assistance to
affected country NDMO when disaster occurs;
・ Assist in periodically reviewing regional standard operating procedures;
・ Assist in carrying out relevant training and/or simulation exercises to
maintain the applicability of standard operating procedures and test emergency
preparedness and response mechanisms;
・ Collect and compile information on disaster assessment from various
sources, including from UN Disaster Assessment Coordination (UNDAC) and others;
・ Assist in preparing disaster situation reports; initial impact and
needs assessment and damage reports;
・ Analyze each Situation Update received from the NFP of affected country
and immediately notify other NFPs of the significant developments to the
disaster and may, where appropriate, use some information to inform other
entities, particularly through the relevant ASEAN website and Virtual OSOCC, to
update the international emergency response system of the ongoing disaster
situations in the ASEAN region;
・ Process the administrative requirements for deploying on�\site AHA
Centre Liaison Officer(s) to the affected country;
・ Assist the Division in developing and finalising contractual
arrangements to mobilise assistance to affected country;
・ Maintain communication linkages and rapport with peer�\level officers
in the NDMOs;
・ Prepare and record documentation on activities relating to emergency
preparedness and response;
・ Prepare necessary documents for and monitor the utilisation of budget
allocated to the Unit;
・ Follow and carryout emergency preparedness and response procedures as
stipulated in the SASOP.
General Qualifications
Education
・ Preferably Master’s Degree in one or more of the following disciplines:
Disaster Management; Emergency Management; Disaster Risk Reduction; Natural
Resource Management; Environmental Management; Business Management or relevant
subject.
Experience
・ At least 3 (three) years of experience with proven track record and
exposure to disaster and emergency response operations in a government,
international organization and/or private sector;
・ Experience in dealing with a wide spectrum of areas in disaster
management and developmental cooperation (policies, trends, issues and
development) both at the regional and international environment;
・ Exposure to relevant activities dealing with various international
organizations, related institutions and/or private sector.
Competency Profile
Core competence
・ Planning and organising: Ability to establish a coherent course of
action to achieve goals, ability to translate plans into actions, organise
work, monitor & review outcomes, and communicate the results clearly both
orally and in writing;
・ Teamwork and coaching: Ability to build trust and respect among fellow
team members and contribute to the resolution
of workplace conflict;
・ Communications and interpersonal skills: Ability to expresses thoughts
clearly, accurately and succinctly in verbal and in writing to different
audiences, and ability to relate well with others and to maintain relations
with cordiality and diplomacy;
・ Effective problem solving skills: Ability to use sound judgment and
initiative, develop options and achieve outcomes;
・ Ability to work in a multi�\cultural setting and under pressure:
Ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures, ability to
multi-task and remain efficient and productive under pressure;
・ Organisational awareness: Ability to align thinking and actions to
organisational values;
・ Flexibility and adaptability: Ability to respond positively to change
and new organisational practices, structures, procedures and technology; and
・ Personal credibility: Has high regards for self-discipline, good
attendance record, respect punctuality and set example to others, show
consistency in words and actions, has high integrity and is conscientious.
Technical Competency
・ Good understanding of disaster emergency assessment, preparedness and
response operations;
・ Knowledge of and familiarity with disaster preparedness and response
concepts and operations;
・ Exposure to disaster emergency response operations;
・ Basic knowledge and understanding of concepts of information and
communications technology;
・ Good regional and international awareness of developments in disaster
management
You may apply by sending your application to
admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, highlighting your suitability
and potential contribution to the position together with a detailed CV,
certified true copies of educational certificates obtained, and completed the
AHA Centre Application Form, which can be
downloaded at
www.ahacentre.org/opportunities<http://www.ahacentre.org/opportunities>.
Please ensure that the total size of your email including attachments is no
more than 5 MB.
Please indicate the name of the position that you are applying for on the
subject of your email. Incomplete applications will not be
considered.
The Selection Panel's decision is final and only shortlisted candidates will be
notified.
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Human Resources Unit
The AHA Centre
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Jl. Raya Pramuka Kav. 38
East Jakarta 13120 Indonesia
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