OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG Global is a Personnel Management Service Company specialised in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, and Human Resources in countries experiencing or emerging from armed conflict, natural disasters, or acute social and economic crisis worldwide. CTG Global provides tailored personnel management support enabling a growing number of public and private sector agencies and individuals to achieve their objectives in complex and challenging environments. CTG Global clients currently comprise UN agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), and different corporate organisations such as security companies.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
Under the supervision and direction of the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) deployed to a disaster or emergency area the Data Collection Officer (DCO) will deploy to the field from a command centre hub and collect specified data. The data will be used to develop plans and responses to mitigate the effects of the disaster.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Maintain and operate a motor bike or quad bike in cross country terrain;
Operate independently and navigate in unfamiliar terrain in all weather conditions in remote locations;
Collect data using a supplied PDA and upload data through the mobile command centre hub;
Interview (through a translator, if necessary) villagers, citizens, government officials and para military Staff of the disaster affected area and populate the PDA with obtained information;
Evaluate inputs as they are being provided by the people and follow up with relevant questions to obtain an appropriate response;
Identify risks, opportunities, hazards and any other information which would be useful for the disaster command centre to be able to make informed decisions. The focus must be on risks to the affected communities;
Operate a digital camera and capture relevant photographs that demonstrate the extent of problems, issues and/or damage;
Operate a back pack Codan HF and VHF radios to maintain communications with the mobile Hub and Command Centre;
Immediately report dire emergencies and provide immediate assistance to those involved until assistance arrives;
Perform other tasks as directed by the OIC RRT.
Reporting:
The DCO will report directly to the Mobile Hub Team Leader and provide all inputs and data to this individual. An after action report is to be submitted to the RRT OIC prior to departing the mission.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Hold a current motor bike license;
Ability to operate a PDA and the internet systems to upload data;
At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in working with groups and the public;
Proven ability to operate independently and without supervision in hostile environments;
Good operational leadership experience in stressful and demanding situations;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Basic understanding of mechanics and ability to operate a motor bike on all terrains;
Ability to address publicly small and large groups of people;
Ability to adapt to varying conditions;
Knowledge and experience in use of Emergency Info Systems;
Experience in survey work and data collection is a definite advantage;
Sound planning and organizational skills to deploy to the field over an extended number of days.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in written and oral English;
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail tocareers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_511” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
