Hazard Mitigation Specialist Full Time NEW

Job Description
Reporting to the Mitigation Manager, the incumbent is required to review documents and conduct studies on hazards, vulnerabilities and risk assessments in Trinidad and Tobago. Duties include:

– providing technical guidance to development and/or reviewing of disaster risk reduction policies, plans, projects and other regulatory documents;

– guiding the development of early warning systems,

– conducting relevant training,

– contributing to preparation of proposals and liaising with other regulatory and monitoring organizations.

Key and Critical Responsibilities
Gathers and reviews current and past hazard assessment studies.Reviews the extent of hazard mapping done for all hazards. Documents these and identifies gaps that exist.
Conducts multi-hazard and vulnerability analyses which will form the basis of mitigation plans and policies.
Provides technical input into the development of early warning systems.
Contributes to the writing of the National Mitigation Plan.
Assists the Regional Corporations and communities in the development of mitigation plans.
Conducts hazard mitigation training at the regional and community levels.
Contributes to the preparation of proposals on mitigation.
Liaises closely with technical bodies such as UWI, SRU and Caribbean Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH).
Researches various treaties and agreements to which Trinidad and Tobago is a signatory.
Performs any other related duties as required.

Key Competencies
Knowledge of disaster risk management.Knowledge of multiple hazards and the local context.
Knowledge of mitigation measures and practices.
Strong writing and oral skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and research skills.
Ability to liaise comfortably with multiple stakeholders.