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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 3
PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................................ 4
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE ....................................................................................................... 4
METHODOLOGY .............................................................................................................................. 4
OUTCOMES ........................................................................................................................................ 4
CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................................... 5
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SUMMARY
The training was organised with the ITaukei Affairs to up skill field officers who will in turn
provide support to village leaders (Turaga ni koros) to be able to conduct Initial Damage
Assessment after a disaster. The involvement of the Turaga ni koro who are based in the
villages is a move to improve the standard and timing of completing IDA after disasters.
There were 37 participants of which 28 from the 14 provincial offices and 9 from the ITaukei
Affairs headquarters. All participants from the provincial offices were billeted at the training
venue, the Centre of Training and Appropriate Development in Nadave.
The 4 facilitators were from a number of different agencies such as the Fiji Public Service
Commission, Applied Geoscience and Technology Division of the Secretariat of Pacific
Community and the Pacific Community Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction Project.
The course delivery was rated excellent by all thirty seven participants as they gained greater
understanding of the damage assessment processes and identified roles and responsibilities.
INTRODUCTION
The Fiji National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) with funding support from AusAID
and assistance from The Asia Foundation (TAF) and the Office of US Foreign Disaster
Assistance (OFDA) delivered an “Initial Damage Assessment” (IDA) course for Roko Tui’s
and Senior Assistant Roko Tui’s.
This training sees the adoption of the training materials on Initial Damage Assessment being
developed and implemented by TAF/OFDA in the Pacific since 1995. The course was
developed to ensure that vital information collected in post disaster assessments are quickly
relayed to decision making authorities and also ensure consistency. Consistency is important
when a wide area is impacted and the needs to be identified and prioritised.
The current assessment system in Fiji does not encourage participation of community leaders.
Assessment teams are usually made up of civil servants at district and divisional level.
Mobilizing and deploying assessment teams may take a few days which usually delay the
ability of the National Disaster Management Office to determine the priority needs and
coordinate assistance.
The involvement of the Turaga ni koro in post disaster assessments will contribute to timely
damage and needs analysis as well as expedite the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
Accessing disaster affected areas is a challenge during disaster operations therefore by
including communities in the damage assessment process significantly reduces the time taken
in sending teams from outside.
The training course was delivered for 2 days and facilitated by trained instructors from the Fiji
Public Service Commission, Applied Geoscience and Technology Division of the Secretariat
of Pacific Community and the Pacific Community Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction Project.
They bring valuable local knowledge and experience to the training.
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PURPOSE
To provide individuals, who have been designated to conduct Initial Damage Assessments,
with the process and techniques necessary to perform tasks satisfactorily.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE
Given the situation of a natural or human-caused disaster that has resulted in damage and loss
to people, property, the economy and the environment, participants will, as a member of a
team:
* Collect information and data related to damage resulting from the disaster and record
them on the appropriate forms.
* Conduct an assessment at a field site. The necessary transportation, equipment,
manuals, guides and recording forms will be available (have not done this as part of
course to date).
* Complete the initial assessment within the allotted time.
Key components to achieve the performance objective are:
* Consideration of pre-existing conditions.
* Use of appropriate information to assess level of damage.
* Use of data collection methods and recording forms.
* Completion of field damage assessment forms.
METHODOLOGY
This course uses highly participative, interactive instruction with exercises and activities.
Participants were continually involved in the course through the sharing of ideas, knowledge
and experience. The training materials that are used in the workbooks and the visual aids
used in the presentation of the course are of the highest quality. The activities reinforce the
content of the units. The objectives indicate acquiring knowledge and skills, which will be
evaluated with feedback, questions and answers, during and after each unit, and at the end of
the course. The material is presented in planned organized units of instruction.
OUTCOMES
37 Participants received Certificates of Completion for the 2-day training
Evaluation of the course by the participants showed a high level of acceptance for the
training provided, with excellent ratings for both instructors and course content;
Opportunity for networking and sharing of experiences clearly evident with
participants more aware of their roles and responsibilities in the area of DM;
Acceptance of the national IDA forms that will be distributed to all Turaga ni koro’s
All who attended agreed they now have a higher level of knowledge, skills and
appreciation for disaster management and much more comfortable with DM
terminology.
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CONCLUSION
The participants found the course to be very timely and useful especially the
opportunity to provide input in the assessment forms.
The assessment form was for the first time introduced to Roko Tui and Senior
Assistant Roko Tui’s and valuable inputs were received
The assessment formes to be circulated to all Provincial Administrators and District
Officers for comments
Training of Turaga ni Koro’s is strongly supported to be rolled out during the first
round of Provincial Council meetings.
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ANNEX 1
Daily Critiques for IDA Course:
Went Well
Time management
Content of the course
Group discussion
Facilitators were clear
Lunch and Tea
Integration link between NDMO and ITaukei Affairs
Work book
Methodology
Needed Improving
Slow down of unit discussion
Group work after lunch
Use microphone
Multi media images not clear
Use English with Fijian to clear definitions
The “File” : topics/comments recorded for reference/discussion later in course:
Application of Building Codes in Fijian villages
Incentives for Turaga ni koro to take part in IDA
Inclusion of DM in ITaukei Affairs business plan
Participants’ Course Expectations:
Transfer information of damages from victims to officials
Gain better appreciation of Disaster Management legislations
Identify areas to be assisted
Linkage between Disaster Management Committee and officials
Be able to determine the requirements before issuance of food rations
Assess capacity of Turaga ni koro before being engaged to conduct IDA
Determine linkage of Provincial Office in IDA to NDMO and other agencies
Determine the reporting procedures of damages
Determine standards of house that can withstand disasters
Determine mode of communication during disasters
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Unit
Content Instructor Comments
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 What went well What needs improvement
1. Course Introduction 1 1 4 6 13 1 4 4 16
2. Fiji’s National Disaster
Management System and IDA
3 2 11 11 3 3 12 9
3. Recognizing the effects of
hazards 3 3 7 14 2 3 9 13
Daumaka nai walewale ni veituberi
Matata na vosa.
Digitaki matau na vosa e veiganiti
Rawarawa na kena vakadewataki kei
na veituberi
Totoka
Totoka
Matata
E vinaka
Good
Daumaka vakaoti
Well presented
Matata vinaka
Vinaka
Totoka
Totoka
Matata
Matata na veika e vakaraitaki enai
wase oqo
Good
Daumaka
Well presented
Totoka ia me vakamatatataki eso na
ka
Daumaka na veivakamatatataki ena i
ulutaga qo
Vinaka
Uasivi
Totoka
Matata
Good
Daumaka
Well presented
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Me vakabalavutaki na session qo
Vinaka
Uasivi
Totoka
Matata vinaka
4. Preparing to conduct an IDA 3 6 6 12 3 8 6 10
5. Conducting IDA 1 2 9 14 1 3 9 13
6. Exercise/field trip [optional] 5 7 14 3 9 14
TOTAL 1 11 22 46 78 10 24 49 75
Matata
Me soli vakalevu na gauna ni veiwasei
Good
Vinaka
Well presented
Totoka ia e rawa ni vinaka sara
Totoka
Totoka
Matata
Good
Daumaka
Dauqarava ga na ministry
Well presented
Matata vinaka
Totoka
Totoka
Me veikilai na Timi
Good
Daumaka
Dau guilecavi na RRT
Well presented
Matata vinaka
This is subject to the improvement of the contents, presentational skills and coordination of the Introduction to Disaster Management
(Information mentioned below taken from the 6 participants evaluation form)
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Course Component
Rating
Comments
Level
Too
advanced
Appropriate
Too
elementary
No comments
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 25
1. Participant Workbook 1 3 4 20
2. Reference Materials 3 6 19
3. Unit Sequence 1 2 9 16
4. Work Groups 1 3 8 16
5. Instructional
Methodology
1 3 9 14
Totoka ka daumaka dina
Vakaraitaki na kila e tiko vei iratou na dau veivakavulici (Experience as
Me vakavinakataki tale
well)
Totoka
A clear understanding of topic was gained and achieved
Totoka
E veiganiti kei na veiqaravi ena gauna eda donuya qo
Totoka
Veiganiti kei na kila ka kei na neimami nanamaki
Me na qai vakavinakataki
It has increased my understanding and knowledge on IDA
cake
Matata vinaka ni vakadewataki ka qaravi vakaviti
Vinaka
Totoka
Relevant and clear
Vinaka
Totoka
Totoka
Vinaka
Vakarautaki vinaka
Relevant and clear
Vinaka
Too
About right Too long No comments
Totoka
short
Totoka
Eveitaravi vinaka
Vinaka
Relevant and clear Duration
Vinaka
8 19
Totoka na veiwasei
Totoka
Vinaka
Totoka
Relevant and clear
Vinaka
E gadrevi me vakamatatataki vaka vinaka saran a veika meda vakayacora
Daumaka
ena gauna ni leqa tubu koso
Totoka
All facts were delivered and discussed
Totoka
Me da vakatovotovotaka na ka e vulici
Veicurumaki na wase
Levu saran a ka yaga e dodonu me kila ka vulici kina
Vinaka
Totoka
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Vinaka
E rawa ni vakavinakataki
tale
Relevant and clear
6. Visual Aids 1 7 7 13
7. Achievement of stated
objectives
2 6 20
8. Instructor Teamwork 3 4 20
9. Usability of the course
in your work
1 1 1 2 23
10. Quality of the facilities 2 2 7 17
Totoka
Kerei de rawa ni
vakararamataki
Vinaka
Totoka
Relevant and clear
Vinaka
Rawa ni vinaka
Totoka
Totoka
Sa rawati na veika e namaki
Vinaka
Rawa vinaka
Relevant and clear
Vinaka
Daumaka
Uasivi
Totoka
Vinaka
Totoka
Relevant and clear
Vinaka
Yaga vakalevu
Uasivi
Totoka
Vinaka
Veivuke vakalevu
Relevant and clear
Vinaka
Totoka
Totoka
Sa rui katakata
Expectation
Overall
Yes No No comments
27
Vakavinavinaka ena veika mai vulici – matata main a i tavi ni Vale ni
Volavola ni yasana
This session would greatly increase our knowledge about preparation before,
during and after natural disasters and manmade hazards. After watching
many natural disasters for the past 5 years, Fiji should be prepared, so that
we are not left in a predicament
Me na qaravi na nodra vuli na vei Turaga ni koro ena yasana ko Rewa
Me levu tiko na veivakararamataki
There is always room for improvement
Sega to ni matata na lawa e vauca nai vakalilesilesi na gauna ni leqa tubkoso
– qo sa qai matata
Vinaka vakalevu
Rating 2 3 4 5 6 7
No comments
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11. Field trip 1 2 9 11
Vinaka
E taleitaki
Vinaka
Relevant and clear
Totoka
Tokona
Vinaka
Totoka
Relevant and clear
Excellent
delivery
of facts
and
presentati
ons
Clear
voice/clari
ty in
speech
Could
have
shown
statistics
on work
done
Create a
more
effective
group
work
Allow for
breaks in
between
sessions
Should
have had
more
illustratio
ns
Rauta
vinaka na
gauna ni
vuli ka
ratou
buta
vinaka na
qasenivuli
ena
veiqaravi
raraba ni
leqa
tubukoso
ka
vakauasiv
i na
ulutaga
na IDA
1 2 3 13
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TOTAL 1 1 8 31 71 189
Me na
levu tale
na vuli
wili kona
na golei
vavalagi
Me vaka
ni sa qai
vica ga
na vuli
ena rawa
ni
vakavinak
ataki nisa
levu tale
na vuli
Totoka
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INITIAL DAMAGE
ASSESSMENTS COURSE
FOR ROKO TUIS
Centre for Appropriate Training and
Development, Nadave
March 21 st – 22 nd , 2011
Participants
1. Mr. Watisoni Tabuaniviti
Senior Administrative Officer
iTaukei Affairs Board
PO Box 2100,
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 330-4200(wk)
Ph: +679 742-1353(mb)
Email: t watisoni@yahoo.com
2. Mr. Niumaia P. Gucake
Administrative Officer
iTaukei Affairs Board
PO Box 2100
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 937-3784 (hm)
Ph: +679 330-4200 (wk)
3. Mr. Timoci Momonakaya Namotu
Manager Provincial Division Unit
iTaukei Affairs Board
PO Box 2100
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 357-8362(hm)
Ph: +679 330-4200(wk)
Fx: +679 330-511
Email: tnamotu@gmail.com
4. Mr. Sitiveni K. Tamanitoakula
Administrative Officer
iTaukei Affairs
PO Box 2100
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 330-4200(wk)
Fx: +679 330-5115
5. Mr. Jese Vakamoce Volau
Senior Commercial Officer
iTaukei Affairs
PO Box 2100
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 334-2934(hm)
Ph: +679 330-4200(wk)
Fx: +679 331-0379
Email: jvolau@hotmail.com
6. Mr. Jokatama Ravono
Principal Assistant Secretary
iTaukei Affairs Board
PO Box 2100,
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 332-1298(hm)
Ph: +679 330-4200(wk)
Fx: +679 330-5115
Email: joeravono@hotmail.com
7. Mr. Vika Lewaravu
Administrative Officer
iTaukei Affairs Board
PO Box 2100,
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 330-4200 ext 215 (wk)
Fx: +679 330-5115
Email: vikalewaravu@yahoo.com
8. Mr.Aca Ravula Mataitini
Roko Tui Cakaudrove
Cakaudrove Provincial Office
PO Box 32
Savusavu
Ph: +679 885-3520 (wk)
Ph: +679 357-9052(hm)
Fx: +679 885-0863
Email: rokotuicakadrove@yahoo.com
9. Ms. Mere Wavu
Acting Senior Internal Auditor
iTaukei Affairs Board
PO Box 2100,
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 339-4622(hm)
Ph: +679 330-4200 (wk)
Fx: +679 330-5115
Email: wavu@yahoo.com
10. Mr. Pelasio Penijamini Velitokaduadua
Roko tui Lomaiviti
Lomaiviti Provincial Office
Lomaiviti
Ph: +679 358-6336 (hm)
Ph: +679 334-0438(wk)
Fx: +679 344-0116
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11. Mr. Alifereti Raisuni
Senior Senior Assistant Roko
Serua Provincial Office
PO Box 8
Navua
Ph: +679 346-0189(wk)
12. Mr. Laisenia Koto
Food Security officer
C/- NDMO
PO Box 2452
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 926-3212(mb)
13. Mr. Setefano Osonamoli
Roko Tui Serua
Serua Provincial Council Office
PO Box 89
Navua
Ph: +679 346-0189(wk)
Fx: +679 346-0693
Email: serua_prov@yahoo.com
14. Mr. Niko Vonokula Yacalevu
Roko Tui Rewa
Rewa Provincial Council Office
PO Box 14692
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 354-5984(hm)
Ph: +679 368-3256(wk)
Ph:+679 934-0575(mb)
Fx: +679 368-1025
Email: nyacalevu@yahoo.com
15. Mr. Rupeni Kunaturaga
Senior Assistant Roko Tui
Provincial Office Sigatoka
PO Box 267
Sigatoka
Ph: +679 650-0972(hm)
Ph: +679 650-0004(wk)
Fx: +679 650-0203
Email: rkunaturaga@yahoo.com.fj
16. Mr. Etonia Seru
Roko Tui
Namosi Provincial Office
PO Box 360
Navua
Ph: +679 364-0005 (wk)
Fx: +679 346-0221
17. Mr. Viliame Seuseu Burenivalu
Roko Tui Nadroga/Navosa
Provincial Office, sigatoka
PO Box 267
Sigatoka
Ph: +679 650-0137(wk)
Fx: +679 650--203
Email: viliameburenivalu@yahoo.com
18. Mr. Ken Cokanasiga
Acting senior Assistant Roko Tui
Ra Provincial Council Office
Ph: +679 620-9964 (wk)
Email: kcokanasiga@gmail.com
19. Ratu Joseva Navakaroko
Roko Tui Lau
Lau Provincial Office
PO Box 15163
Suva
Ph: +679 358-5537(wk)
Ph:+679 918-5345(mb)
Fx:+679 331-680
20. Ms. Lilieta Gavidi
Manager Corporate services
iTaukei Affairs Board
PO Box 2100
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 330-4200(wk)
Fx: +679 330-5115
Email: lilietagavidi@gmail.com
21. Mr. Jesoni Kuruyawa
Acting Roko Tui Kadavu
Provincial Office, Kadavu
PO Box 68
Vunisea, Kadavu
Ph: +679 362-8656(wk)
Fx: +679 603-0484
Email: kadavuprovincialcouncil@gmail.com
22. Mr. Semi Rogoyawa
Manager
iTaukei Affairs Board
PO Box 2100
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 357-8231 (hm)
Ph: +679 330-4200 (wk)
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23. Mr. Waisake Tuisese
Senior Assistant Roko Tui
Naitasiri Provincial Office
PO Box 2
Vunidawa
Ph: +679 360-4771(hm)
Ph: +679 368-3011(wk)
24. Mr. Lasaro Vota
Acting Senior Accounts Officer
iTaukei Affairs Board
PO Box 2100
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 341-2413(hm)
Ph: +679 330-4200(wk)
Fx: +679 330-5115
Email: lasaro_vota@yahoo.com.au
25. Ms. Ana Tagivetaua
Senior Assistant Roko
Lomaiviti Provincial Office
PO Box 52
Levuka
Ph: +679 344-0438(wk)
Email: d_anat@yahoo.com
26. Mr. Mosese Nakoroi
Senior Assistant Roko
Macuata Provincial Office
PO Box 1326
Labasa
Ph: +679 822-2602(mb)
Ph: +679 881-2599(wk)
Fx:+679 881-4597
Email: mnakaroi@gmail.com
27. Mr. Waisake Rokorokoyawa Manako
Senior Assistant Roko
Ba Provincial Office
PO Box 518
Lautoka
Ph: +679 666-4344 (wk)
Email: wisemanako@yahoo.com
28. Mr. Joeli Iowane Navanikoso
Administrative Officer
Namosi Provincial Office
PO Box 360
Navua
Ph: +679 346-0005(wk)
Ph: +679 973-4305(mb)
29. Mr. Josefa Toganivalu
Acting Roko Tui
Tailevu Provincial Council
PO Box 71
Nausori
Ph: +679 933-9513(mb)
Ph: +679 347-8094(wk)
Fx: + 679 347-8211
Email: josefatoganivalu@yahoo.com
30. Mr. Sakiusa Karavaki
Roko Tui Ra
Ra Provincial Office
PO Box 263
Vaileka
Ph: +679 932-9213(mb)
Ph: +679 660-9264(wk)
31. Mr. Taniela Vueta
Senior Assistant Roko Tui
Cakaudrove Provincial Council Office
PO Box 32
Savusavu
Ph: +679 820-1622(hm)
Ph: +679 885-0020(wk)
Fx: +679 885-0863
Email: vue_tan@yahoo.com
32. Mr. Kalivati Tauvoli
Roko Tui Bua
Bua Provincial Council Office
PO Box 52, Nabouwalu
Ph: +679 883-6020(wk)
Fx: +679 883-6101
Email: ktauvoli@gmail.com
33. Mr. Sitiveni Lalibuli
Roko Tui
Macuata Provincial Office
PO Box 1326
Labasa
Ph: +679 820-3900(hm)
Ph: +679 881-2599(wk)
34. Mr. Vananalagi Isireli Vesikula
Roko Tui Ba
Ba provincial Council Office
PO Box 518
Lautoka
Ph: +679 666-4344 (wk)
Email: baprovincialcouncilltk@connect.com.fj
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35. Mr. Peni T. Sokia
Roko Tui Naitasiri
Naitasiri Provincial Council Office
PO Box 2
Vunidawa
Ph: +679 368-3800(hm)
Ph: +679 368-3011(wk)
36. Mr. Joeli N. Nagera
Senior Assistant Roko Tui Lau
Lau Provincial Council Office
PO Box 1516
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 357-9207(hm)
Ph: +679 822-0328(wk)
Fx: +679 331-6801
Email: lauprovince@unwired.com.fj
37. Mr. Timoci Kacanavesi
Senior Assistant Roko Tui
Rewa Provincial Council Office
PO Box 18335
Suva
Ph: +679 903-7913(mb)
Ph: +679 362-3856(wk)
Email: jimkacanavesi@rewaprovincial.com
Resource Personnel
1. Mr Anthony Blake
Project Manager
PCIDRR - Fiji
PO Box 15814
Suva
Ph: +679 310-0335 (wk)
Ph: +679 995-1401 (mb)
Fx: +679 310-0551
Email: anthonyblake@connect.com.fj
2. Mr Noa Tokavou
Disaster Management Advisor
SPC - SOPAC
Private Mail Bag,
Suva
Ph: +679 338-1377 xtn 293 (wk)
Ph: +679 996-1774 (mb)
Email: noa@sopac.org
3. Mr Aca Gauna Vuli Kau
Disaster Coordinator
Fiji Red Cross Society
PO Box 569
Suva
17
Ph: +679 993-7985 (mb)
Ph: +679 331-4133 (wk)
Fx: +679 330-3818
Email: acagauna@gmail.com
4. Ms. Joana Koroituinakelo
Manager Higher Salaries Commission
[Regional training Officer]
Public Service Commission
PO Box 2211
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 331-4588
Email: jkoroituinakelo@govnet.gov.fj
5. Mr. Aisea Quminakelo
Principal Disaster Management Officer
National Disaster Management Office
PO Box 2452
Government Buildings
Suva
Ph: +679 331-8078
Ph: +679 949-5507
Email: aisea.quminakelo@govent.gov.fj
Course Coordinator
5. Ms. Shakuntla Kumar
Senior Training Officer
National Disaster Management Office
PO Box 1734
Nausori
Ph: +679 340-5037 (hm)
Ph: +679 331-3400 ext 181 (wk)
Fx: +679 331-9350
Email: shakuntla.kumar@govnet.gov.fj
Technical Support Personnel
1. Ms Kathryn E. Hawley
Program Director
The Asia Foundation/OFDA
Pacific Disaster Risk Management Program
PO Box 15980
Suva, FIJI
Ph: +679 338-7101 (hm/wk)
Ph: c/ SOPAC (679) 338-1377 xtn 254 (wk)
Ph: +679 992-2955 (mb)
Fax: +679 338-2722
Email: khawley@asiafound.org
kathryn@sopac.org