Section Head of Emergency Response
Full time @Ministry of Education Dubai posted 4 weeks ago in Education , in Education & Training Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 23826
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Career Level Others
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Experience 4 Years
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Industry Education & Training > Education
Job Description
Department Definition:Develop strategic and operational plans, as well as work mechanisms for the department, to ensure the achievement of the administration’s objectives by supervising and monitoring all executive activities within the operational and strategic plan and regularly following up on performance and related achievements.Main Job Duties & Responsibilities:Strategic Planning and Development:• Preparing and updating crisis and emergency management plans, including response and recovery plans.• Preparing and updating plans to oversee the assessment of environmental, health, and safety risks within the ministry to identify potential threats and develop mitigation strategies, along with providing recommendations.• Defining internal and external communication mechanisms to facilitate communication during crises.• Clearly assigning tasks and responsibilities to the relevant teams within the ministry.• Supporting the development and implementation of business continuity plans to ensure the continuation of operations during emergencies.Training and Awareness:• Organizing training courses and workshops to raise awareness on how to handle various crisis and emergency situations, such as fires, natural disasters, and accidents.• Developing training scenarios to ensure the readiness of teams and employees.• Supervising the training of emergency response teams on implementing emergency plans and using necessary equipment and devices.Continuous Improvement:• Supervising the analysis and evaluation of performance in crisis and emergency management and providing recommendations for improvement.• Developing and enhancing emergency plans based on lessons learned from past crises.• Supervising the updating of emergency plans based on new developments and lessons learned from previous events.• Staying informed of the latest best practices in crisis and emergency management.Response and Evaluation:• Supervising immediate response to incidents and emergencies.• Participating in the assessment of damages resulting from incidents and disasters and identifying necessary needs.• Providing the necessary support for crisis assessment and decision-making based on available information.• Communicating with relevant entities regarding the developments and implications of the crisis.Supervision and Oversight:• Supervising necessary investigations to determine the causes of incidents and providing recommendations to prevent recurrence.• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of emergency response plans and taking necessary corrective actions.Monitoring and Evaluation:• Reviewing and periodically updating emergency plans to ensure their effectiveness.• Conducting comprehensive evaluations of emergency responses to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.• Supervising the analysis of events to assess their causes and consequences and provide recommendations for future prevention.• Assessing damages and providing detailed reports on the crisis and its consequences.Coordination and Collaboration:• Supervising coordination with government entities and the private sector to ensure a comprehensive emergency response.• Supervising participation with external parties in developing and implementing policies and standards related to emergency and crisis management.• Supervising emergency and business continuity plans in accordance with inputs from responsible entities.• Supervising coordination with different departments within the ministry to ensure integrated emergency response plans.• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration during emergencies.Skills• 8+ years of experience in Emergency Response, Environmental Risks, Health, and Safety.• A bachelor s or master s degree within a relevant field.• Certified Lead Implementer in Business Continuity Management (NCEMA 7000:2021)• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)• Risk Management Certification: Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) or Certified Risk Management Auditor (IRCA)• International Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management• NEBOSH Certificate: International Fire Safety and Risk Management• NEBOSH Certificate: Process Safety Management• Experience in conducting emergency simulation exercises, business continuity planning, and crisis communication• Extensive knowledge of crisis and emergency management• Familiarity with local and federal standards and requirements, as well as best international practices• Strong leadership and managerial skills• Excellent analytical and evaluation skills• Effective communication and interpersonal skills• Ability to work within a team• Ability to work under pressure., Naukrigulf, Ministry of Education Dubai
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