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- Launch of the Resilient Environmental & Agricultural Caribbean Habitats (REACH) Project, Saint Lucia UNFAO Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH)
CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency was live. - Join us on FB @cdemacu1 for live streaming of the “Launch of the Resilient Environmental & Agricultural Caribbean Habitats (REACH) Project”. The launch takes place today, Monday April 1st 2019 at the Bel Jou Hotel, Castries, St. Lucia from 9:00AM to 10:00AM (ECT). @saintluciaNEMO https://t.co/IToYkWIMV4
- ODPEM #Earthquake Response Simulation! ODPEM #EarthquakeAwarenessMonth
The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation Emergency Sub-Committee organised an Earthquake Simulation for Seprod and the West Kingston Power Partners. This simulation was executed with the assistance of the ODPEM, The Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department, JFB, JCF, Ambucare, the South Eastern Health Authority, the Jamaica Red Cross and the Earthquake Unit.
CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency shared an album. - CDEMA hosted approximately 60 attendees from the Caribbean Basin Coastal Surveillance & Maritime Security and South American Security Conference for a site visit and tour of our facilities today.
The conference is being held at the Barbados Hilton Resort from 26-28 March.
Thank you to our delegates for your interest and visit.
#partnerships #support #resilience #disastermanagement - DDME GOVERNMENT VACANCY
JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB8-41
JOB TITLE: Hazard Mitigation Officer
DEPARTMENT: Disaster Management and
Emergencies
MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Transportation &
Communication
LOCATION: Providenciales
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Hazard Mitigation Manager the Hazard Mitigation Officer is responsible for assisting the administration of the Department’s Mitigation & Planning Programme; which involves analyzing hazard data utilizing GIS software, developing hazard maps for the implementation of national pre-disaster planning and prevention measures, and recommend mitigation measures to support sustainable development and planning in the Territory.
The incumbent of the post is also responsible for assisting with the implementation of physical and contingency plans and scientific programmes and studies; and ensuring the existence of adequate emergency standards and planning and building regulations for the protection of the public and for reducing the physical impact of hazards on the built and natural environment.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collecting and analyzing local and regional hazard
data utilizing GIS software as it relates to mitigation
Planning and prevention and ensuring that such
findings are utilized to reduce hazard impacts on the
built environment.
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of
mitigation measures at the national and
island/community level.
Maintain close liaison with public sector agencies and
other organizations involved in scientific monitoring,
hazard mitigation planning, and where necessary,
supplying such organizations with data and the
results of research conducted by the DDME.
Prepare and distribute maps with related natural
science data and other related material among
agencies concerned while ensuring maintenance of
in- house records on maps and computerized
systems on a continual basis.
Examine and analyze the vulnerability of the essential
utilities, critical facilities, lifelines economic
infrastructure, land use practices, vulnerable
settlements and bio geo-physical assets in order to
prescribe remedial measures that will ensure the
continued operation or protection of these services
and utilities in times of emergencies or disasters.
Assist in the establishment of an effective and
efficient scientific monitoring information, data storage
and retrieval system preferably on a Geographic
Information System (GIS) and assist other agencies
in coordination of National GIS data through the
National Geo-database.
Assisting with, designing and promoting the
implementation of scientific and technical
programmes to provide adequate monitoring and
warning of disaster agents.
Undertake Hazard and Vulnerability Assessments for
development applications submitted to Planning
Authority for approval and promote the integration of
hazard map use for effective decision making.
Support the drafting and updating of the National Oil
Spill Plan, and the development of standards and
plans for the storage of hazardous material in the
Turks and Caicos’ Islands.
Undertake Hazard and Vulnerability Assessments for
development applications submitted to Planning
Authority for approval.
Conduct field assessments to corroborate and
reinforce the hazard data available
Conduct field assessments to corroborate and
reinforce the hazard data available.
Assist in undertaking administrative related tasks in
the department as might be requested or assigned by
the Director.
Support the planning and executing of Simulation
Exercises.
Support the community-based interventions Re
Hazard and Vulnerability Assessments and Hazard
Mapping.
Compile and maintain National Disaster Catalogue of
natural and anthropogenic hazards that have affected
the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Keep inventory and boundary records of existing
communities in the Turks and Caicos Islands in
conjunction with the Survey and Mapping
Department.
Support the creation of a Standard Methodology for
the use of Hazard Maps across the sectors and
support the formulation of Policy in support of this
activity.
Assist with the establishment and updating of
Vulnerability Indexes for Schools and Hospitals
throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Liaise with other technical and scientific agencies
accessing information.
When the NEOC is placed on standby, the Hazard
Mitigation Officer is expected to assist in carrying out
the following functions;
- Provide scientific and technical data on the hazard
being dealt with
- Provide forecast and projections and likely scenarios
that the NEOC may be required to face and respond
to
- Prepare Situation reports and carry out other
functions as outlined in the NDMP.
- Assist other agencies and perform damage
assessment after impact
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree in land based discipline e.g.
Geography/Geology, Environmental Management,
Physical Planning, Civil/Structural/Geological
Engineering, related field or equivalent.
• Knowledge of GIS would be an additional asset.
• A valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of GIS would be an additional asset.
EXPERIENCE:
The position requires a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the field of GIS related to technical analysis, planning, engineering, or environmental science.
Advanced training in aspects of disaster management, specific to natural science and mitigation and planning, and training or experiences in project preparation and management.
SALARY: Grade 6 $33,415 plus Allowances
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church Folly, and Grand Turk Facsimile: 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line being: Hazard Mitigation Officer, Disaster Management and Emergencies Application. Envelopes should have the subject: Hazard Mitigation Officer, Disaster Management and Emergencies Application clearly marked on the front. Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance. Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department.
For the full Job Description, please visit the Disaster Department’s website on: www.gov.tc/ddmee
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5th April, 2019
GOVERNMENT VACANCY
JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB8-41
JOB TITLE: Hazard Mitigation Officer
DEPARTMENT: Disaster Management and
Emergencies
MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Transportation &
Communication
LOCATION: Providenciales
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Hazard Mitigation Manager the Hazard Mitigation Officer is responsible for assisting the administration of the Department’s Mitigation & Planning Programme; which involves analyzing hazard data utilizing GIS software, developing hazard maps for the implementation of national pre-disaster planning and prevention measures, and recommend mitigation measures to support sustainable development and planning in the Territory.
The incumbent of the post is also responsible for assisting with the implementation of physical and contingency plans and scientific programmes and studies; and ensuring the existence of adequate emergency standards and planning and building regulations for the protection of the public and for reducing the physical impact of hazards on the built and natural environment.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collecting and analyzing local and regional hazard
data utilizing GIS software as it relates to mitigation
Planning and prevention and ensuring that such
findings are utilized to reduce hazard impacts on the
built environment.
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of
mitigation measures at the national and
island/community level.
Maintain close liaison with public sector agencies and
other organizations involved in scientific monitoring,
hazard mitigation planning, and where necessary,
supplying such organizations with data and the
results of research conducted by the DDME.
Prepare and distribute maps with related natural
science data and other related material among
agencies concerned while ensuring maintenance of
in- house records on maps and computerized
systems on a continual basis.
Examine and analyze the vulnerability of the essential
utilities, critical facilities, lifelines economic
infrastructure, land use practices, vulnerable
settlements and bio geo-physical assets in order to
prescribe remedial measures that will ensure the
continued operation or protection of these services
and utilities in times of emergencies or disasters.
Assist in the establishment of an effective and
efficient scientific monitoring information, data storage
and retrieval system preferably on a Geographic
Information System (GIS) and assist other agencies
in coordination of National GIS data through the
National Geo-database.
Assisting with, designing and promoting the
implementation of scientific and technical
programmes to provide adequate monitoring and
warning of disaster agents.
Undertake Hazard and Vulnerability Assessments for
development applications submitted to Planning
Authority for approval and promote the integration of
hazard map use for effective decision making.
Support the drafting and updating of the National Oil
Spill Plan, and the development of standards and
plans for the storage of hazardous material in the
Turks and Caicos’ Islands.
Undertake Hazard and Vulnerability Assessments for
development applications submitted to Planning
Authority for approval.
Conduct field assessments to corroborate and
reinforce the hazard data available
Conduct field assessments to corroborate and
reinforce the hazard data available.
Assist in undertaking administrative related tasks in
the department as might be requested or assigned by
the Director.
Support the planning and executing of Simulation
Exercises.
Support the community-based interventions Re
Hazard and Vulnerability Assessments and Hazard
Mapping.
Compile and maintain National Disaster Catalogue of
natural and anthropogenic hazards that have affected
the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Keep inventory and boundary records of existing
communities in the Turks and Caicos Islands in
conjunction with the Survey and Mapping
Department.
Support the creation of a Standard Methodology for
the use of Hazard Maps across the sectors and
support the formulation of Policy in support of this
activity.
Assist with the establishment and updating of
Vulnerability Indexes for Schools and Hospitals
throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Liaise with other technical and scientific agencies
accessing information.
When the NEOC is placed on standby, the Hazard
Mitigation Officer is expected to assist in carrying out
the following functions;
- Provide scientific and technical data on the hazard
being dealt with
- Provide forecast and projections and likely scenarios
that the NEOC may be required to face and respond
to
- Prepare Situation reports and carry out other
functions as outlined in the NDMP.
- Assist other agencies and perform damage
assessment after impact
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree in land based discipline e.g.
Geography/Geology, Environmental Management,
Physical Planning, Civil/Structural/Geological
Engineering, related field or equivalent.
• Knowledge of GIS would be an additional asset.
• A valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of GIS would be an additional asset.
EXPERIENCE:
The position requires a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the field of GIS related to technical analysis, planning, engineering, or environmental science.
Advanced training in aspects of disaster management, specific to natural science and mitigation and planning, and training or experiences in project preparation and management.
SALARY: Grade 6 $33,415 plus Allowances
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church Folly, and Grand Turk Facsimile: 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line being: Hazard Mitigation Officer, Disaster Management and Emergencies Application. Envelopes should have the subject: Hazard Mitigation Officer, Disaster Management and Emergencies Application clearly marked on the front. Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance. Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department.
For the full Job Description, please visit the Disaster Department’s website on: www.gov.tc/ddmee
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5th April, 2019
CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency shared a post. - DDME DDME Radio Communication System Restoration Update #ResilientStates #SaferLives
In the short period of three weeks since Mr. Mark Wilkinson joined Team DDME as the Radio Communications & Telecommunications Specialist, he has made significant progress in the restoration of the Emergency Communication System. Over the past three weeks he has restored several repeaters and handheld radio systems. Specifically, the Emergency Medical Services Repeater, the DDME Provo Repeater and the Red Cross Repeater; all of which were damaged during the 2017 Hurricanes Irma and Maria. In addition to this, he has successfully restored Radio communication with the TCIAA EOC and Ground Control at the Air Traffic Tower at the PLS International Airport. The restoration of these repeaters provides the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) with extensive coverage and redundancy throughout Providenciales. During the month of April, Mr Wilkinson will focus on the restoration of communication on the sister islands and establishing communication with Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency and also the other Caribbean countries. #DDME #Radio #Communication #Update #Repeaters #Disaster #Preparedness #StartNOW #Preparedness #makes #sense
CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency shared an album. - CDEMA welcomes Ms Marina Walter, new UN Resident Coordinator for Trinidad & Tobago and Suriname. Ms Walter and her team met with the ED of CDEMA @RHughJackson during a courtesy visit to the @cdemacu #partnerships https://t.co/EeVr7WXi6Z
- Ronald Jackson on IDDR 2018 Ronald Jackson speaks on International Day of Disaster Reduction 2018
