Emergency Communication And Dissemination Expert

Leads design and implementation of disaster tech systems including EWS and IRS.

Responsibilities:

• Support in the design and delivery of technology-related activities outlined in the MRDP work plan, including technical assistance, specification finalization, integration support, and procurement processes.
• Review existing IT systems, monitoring dashboards, EWS, and IRS platforms to assess current capabilities and future needs; identify best practices and benchmark systems across India and other states.
• Assist the preparation of Business Requirements Documents (BRD), Functional Design Documents (FDD), and Technical Design Documents (TDD), and assist in drafting Terms of Reference and RFPs for technology service providers.
• Oversee the API integration and interoperability across various IT systems developed or adopted by the department.
• Assist in training and capacity-building initiatives for IT modules at the state, district, and community levels.
• Contribute to the development of data-sharing policies, warning dissemination protocols, and frameworks for risk information exchange.
• Support the creation of harmonized systems for alerts and warnings, including Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and other government-approved standards.
• Ensure generation of situation reports, early warning bulletins, and communication materials for dissemination through DEOC and other platforms.
• Assist in upgrading DEOC facilities and capacitating other situation rooms using standardized web-based platforms and SOPs.
• Provide guidance on ensuring long-term sustainability and scalability of deployed IT systems.
• Act as a strategic advisor on emerging technologies in disaster management; facilitate workshops and provide coaching to stakeholders.
• Support the development and management of partnerships for piloting innovative disaster tech solutions.
• Support department on the rollout and implementation of GIS, IRS, EWS, HERMIS, EOC, DEOC, Block EOC, and integration with ICCC during disaster events.
• Assist the Team Leader in preparing and submitting all required deliverables including inception reports, performance reports, completion reports, invoices, and progress updates.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations with department officials and other stakeholders across state and district levels.
• Prepare reports, presentations, policy briefs, and other documentation as required by the department or Palladium.
• Undertake any additional tasks related to disaster technology and communication as directed by the client or PMU.

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate in Disaster Management, Technology, or Planning.
• 12+ years in disaster tech and early warning systems.
• Experience in donor-funded projects.
• Strong understanding of GIS, CAP protocols, and IT integration.