Position Title: PRINCIPAL PROGRAMME OFFICER

1. Position Title: PRINCIPAL PROGRAMME OFFICER

1. Position Level: 8/9 3. Salary Range: $43,841.39 to $48,165.13

1. Duty Station: NDMO Headquarters - HONIARA.

1. Reporting Responsibilities;

• Development and implementation of Disaster Education & Awareness Programme
• Development and implementation of training for the National Disaster Council and Provincial Disaster Committees.
• Development and implementation of programme development such as:

• Annual International day for disaster Risk Reduction
• Community Based Disaster Management & Preparedness

• Plan and develop disaster education and awareness strategies and programmes in liaison with Provincial Disaster Committees, NGOs and other Govt. departments – especially leading up to and during the cyclone season
• Develop and implement disaster awareness radio programme in collaboration with other support Departments and NGOs.
• Develop and distribute as applicable disaster awareness posters, pamphlets, brochures & calendars etc,
• Responsible for the dissemination of disaster information to communities, PDC’s and government authorities during disasters and non disaster times
• Make presentations on disaster topics in schools, workshops, seminars and conferences etc.
• Carry out regular visits and tour to provincial Disaster committees and assist Provincial Disaster Committees to develop disaster awareness and education at the Provincial level.
• Evaluate effectiveness of Disaster Awareness Programmes and revise as and when necessary.
• Assist NDMO Director in the identification of training needs of NDMO staff and development of in country training programmes
• Co-ordinate the overview of all non government programmes in the area of community disaster preparedness/community resilience
• Review non government organisations training materials with the Public Education & Awareness committee to ensure there is consistent and appropriate information being disseminated
• Undertake community disaster preparedness training implementation mapping to ensure there is no duplication of delivery by government sectors non government organisations
• Develop and implement appropriate Provincial training in line with agreed implementation schedule.
• Develop and distribute as necessary all procedures for NDMO activities in responding to and coordinating disaster response
• Support Provincial Disaster Coordinators on developing and implementing provincial disaster response plans
• Provide leadership in dealing with the media in risk reduction and disaster management.
• Complete all required research works required by the Secretary/NDC and compiles materials for counter disaster response such as reference materials, maps etc.
• Assist in the National Emergency Operations Centre as duty officer in peace time and during times of disasters
• Any other duties as directed by Director NDMO

• National Emergency Operation Centre has effective systems for managing and coordinating disaster events with staff trained on effective implementation of the systems.

• Standard operational procedures developed for the National Emergency Operation Centre

• Provincial Emergency Operation Centre (PEOC) and community level management of disaster events improved with roles and responsibilities allocated to staff and emergency response players.

• Terms of Reference and Standard Operational Procedures developed for PEOC.

• All hazards early warning systems established in the country to support national, provincial and community preparedness
• Systems for dissemination of early warning put in place – SIBC, SMS, HF Radio etc

• All six (6) Disaster Management Clusters team members trained to operationalize the SIG Disaster Management cluster system

• Standard Operations Procedures established to guide work of the clusters with members trained on how to work within the cluster system.
• Community preparedness for disaster events elevated.
• Disaster Information dissemination to sectors, communities and all users improved.
• Improved relationship with the media and partner NGOs.

1. Building effective teams with key members of the National Disaster Risk Management operational team
2. Problem solving – ability to solve problems and maintain calm in emergency situations
3. Drive for results – demonstrates commitment, determination and perseverance to achieve results
4. Planning and organizing – establish plans to meet the diverse needs of all sectors in driving forward the DRR agenda
5. Managing and measuring work – establish realistic performance indicators that can be observed, measured and demonstrated
6. Managing time – makes plan and allocates time to achieve what is important
7. Ethics and values – able to work to the ethics and values as defined in the public sector codes and standards
8. Drive for results – demonstrates commitment, determination and perseverance to achieve results
9. Comfort around higher management – demonstrate confidence in relating to those in more senior roles
10. Priority setting – manages time to plan and makes time to address priority
11. Managerial courage – Be able to stand on principles to make decisions even if unpopular
12. Working to standards – Able to apply the public service standards.

1. Housing or the Public Service Rental scheme

The important documents to be submitted are: (1) PSF1 (2) Application cover letter (3) Updated CV (4) Certified copies of transcripts/qualification (5) Two (2) referees.

Any queries on this, including JDs to be directed to Nancy () & Lizzie () on phone 23031/23032.

Applications be marked in sealed envelops stating, the Post No & Post Title, addressed to PS, MECDM, Box 21, Honiara, Hyundai Bldg, Opposite SSEC Church. Applications close on Fri 17/7/2015.

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