UNDP India Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan

livestock and other production systems through input assessment and distribution,
production package, extension etc.
3. Supervision of the rehabilitation team members and provide technical
administrative guidance to field workers, farmers etc. for proper implementation of
the programme.
4. Provide technical backstopping to the rehabilitation team members, Agriculture
Department officials, NGOs field workers etc. whenever sought
5. Maintain contact with the authorities in the agriculture, animal husbandry., fishery
and forestry departments both in state HQ and in the affected districts for their
support and co-operation
6. Provide feedback and assessment reports on the activities carried out by
rehabilitation team on a regular basis.
7. Liaison with other UN agencies, Govt. Bodies, NGOs, CBOs etc working in the field.
8. Submit periodic monitoring and evaluation report and assist field missions in the
assessment and also to prepare a field project completion report at the end.
Team composition
(i) Advance group:
• Composition: This will comprise of:
Disaster Management Focal Point (01) – To liaison with the NGOs/INGO and the
government officials in the area and coordinate with the DMU on hourly basis.
Skill Set:
(a) If the decisions have to be made at a policy level, the DM FP should have
minimum 10-15 years of experience at a senior level post, preferably in a government
outfit. At least five years of experience in the field of disaster management would be
desirable. The candidate should have excellent communication skills, be aware of latest
technologies and their use. Knowledge of local language and area would be preferable.
Job Responsibilities:
• Interact with senior government officials and take quick decisions.
• Interact with the various nodal agencies that would be present during the disaster
situation
• Interact with INGOs /relief agencies and other UN agencies in order to coordinate
the relief work.
• Send regular updates to the County Office along with requisition for men and
material. Lay down requirements for the follow up team.,
• Attend meetings and delegate duties to the team members present.
• Identify the emergency role of each staff member for disaster situation.
• Synergy among all partners including UN agencies, INGOs and bilaterals.
Logistics Officer (01)- To look after the needs of the UNDP staff in the field as well as to
carry out coordination for material requirements in the affected area. S/he shall be looking
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