National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP) March 2010 - NDMA

g. Person Specifications
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(1) Masters degree in mass communication/journalism.
(2) At least five years experience working in the public information and media
reporting.
(3) Proficiency in briefing media, humanitarian organizations and UN.
(4) Excellent communication skills in English and Urdu.
(5) Team player.
(6) Very dedicated, hardworking and willing to work flexible hours.
(7) Able to take responsibility and initiative.
(8) Computer skills Excel, MS office.
4. Telecommunication IT Specialist
a. Report to. Chief Coordinator PEOC
b. Grade. 17
c. Location. PDMAs
d. Job Purpose. The main purpose this is to provide the IT communication support to the
PEOC and facilitate the PEOC team and representatives of the concerned
departments who will join PEOC during the disaster time. In addition to that the IT
communication Specialist will ensure the smooth function of the communication
network and provide trouble shooting support to PEOC in disaster and non disaster
time.
e. Key Responsibilities
(1) Supervise the operations of the communication centre.
(2) Establish and maintain the communication system in PEOC.
(3) Prepare email networking in the PEOC.
(4) Provide troubleshooting support in disaster and non disaster times.
(5) Receive and disseminate warnings to the PEOC, DEOC.
(6) Render technical support to the PEOC and DEOC when required.
(7) Establish radio communication system and arrange communication equipment
when required.
(8) Support to the logistics, administration and emergency coordinator developing
different types of computerized formats.
(9) Identify IT and communication needs and prepare procurement plan (with
specifications) accordingly. Submit to the Chief Coordinator PEOC.
(10) Establish communication in the field if required.
(11) Ensure communication and backup equipment are fully operational.