National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP) March 2010 - NDMA

1. Director NEOC (Director Operations)
a. Grade. 19
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Annex A
To National Disaster Response Plan-March 2010
JOB DESCRIPTIONS - NEOC
b. Reports to. Member Operations, Chief Coordinator NEOC/Chairman NDMA through
Member (operations), NDMA
c. Status. Non Transferable at least first three years
d. Job Purpose. The purpose of this position is to lead the National Emergency
Operation Centre, to run and manage NEOC in more coordinated efficient way to
maximize impact in keeping mind the NDMA objectives. The Director manages staff,
financial and other resources of the NEOC, developing and maintaining a range of
relevant internal and external relationships (government ministries, departments, Civil
Defence, Armed forces, relevant UN agencies, I/NGOs, ICERC/IFRC, PRCS,
Philanthropists in and outside the country, Media etc) and while managing NEOC.
The Director will closely work with PDMA, P/R/SEOC and DDMA, DEOCS in disaster
and non disaster times. The Director will be overall in charge of NEOC and
coordinating emergency response of different types of disaster disasters in the country.
Hence this is the key post within the NDMA in coordinating emergency responses. In
non disaster time Director will be responsible to coordinate with provinces/region/state
and districts disaster management authorities on emergency preparedness and multi
hazards contingency plans. Will take measures to provide technical support and
organize trainings for the P/R/S/DMA and DDMA in relation to emergency
preparedness, contingency planning and effective response for the potential disaster.
e. Key Responsibilities. Under the guidance of the Chief Coordinator (Chairman
NDMA), responsible for managing the NEOC and its operation in disaster and non
disaster time according to the agreed policy, procedures and strategies:-
(1) Ensure smooth functioning of the NEOC.
(2) Ensure information gathering and define technical information requirements in
order to develop and advise possible emergency response.
(3) Liaise with different humanitarian organizations involved in the humanitarian
response.
(4) Develop close links with key humanitarian organizations, to understand and
influence their changing interests and priorities, mobilize resources for
emergency responses.