Management Classifier

Tasks

Main tasks

Assess the management capabilities and capacity of the organisation being classified to ensure compliance with the minimum standards as defined in the INSARAG Guidelines and IEC/R checklist.
To coach IEC/R classifier-in-training

Detailed tasks
Before IEC/R:

Maintain familiarity with the INSARAG Guidelines specific to Management.
Maintain familiarity with the INSARAG Guidelines Volume 4, specific to Management.
Be proactive in maintaining their personal knowledge of equipment, techniques and procedures, relative to their area of expertise.
Participate in the IEC/R training (if available).
Review the PoE and give comments relative to Management.
Review the IEC/R Report, specifically the Advisory Notes.
Address queries to the IEC/R classifier team leader for clarification.

During IEC/R:

Prior to the exercise, gain an understanding of the parameters and objectives of the exercise relating to management operations.
Check the exercise site and timetable to ensure that the exercise will provide sufficient opportunity for the team being classified to demonstrate compliance with the IEC/R checklist.
Observe all the component parts of the management process and check these against the requirements listed in the IEC/R checklist.
Interact with members of the team being classified to determine competence and compliance against the requirements listed in the IEC/R Checklist.
Be open-minded to techniques and procedures other than your own – questions to ask include:
- Does it effectively accomplish the task in a timely manner?
- Are safety principles maintained?
Continually review the safety of participants and be prepared to request the exercise controllers to temporarily stop or restrict operations until the issue is corrected.
Document all observations and communicate these to the IEC/R team Leader.
Contribute to and participate in the presentation of the Interim Report.

After IEC/R:

Requirements

Member of a classified USAR team.
Maintain a close relationship with the INSARAG network through participation in meetings, exercises and other activities.
Sponsorship from donor country or organisation, prepared to support the IEC/R process.
Have time available to prepare for a Classification.
Be available for deployment lasting at least 5-6 days.
Have a significant level of understanding of INSARAG Guidelines and INSARAG methodology and its application.
Be a subject matter expert (SME) in their specific area of expertise.
English: good oral and written knowledge.
Physically fit: capable to work around the clock in adverse conditions (i.e. on a rubble pile or in a demanding environment).
Have an awareness of the hazards and risks of the USAR environment and the personal safety and mitigating actions required.
Have international operational experience.
Basic ICT skills and operation of GPS and radio.
Have the ability to function within a group and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Specifically:
- Able to Communicate.
- Able to Cooperate.
- Possess Negotiation skills.
- Able to Resolve Conflict.
- Impartiality.
- Objective and neutral.
- Politically and culturally aware.

Specific:

Have knowledge and understanding of:
- The principles of management within the structure of a classified USAR team throughout the process.
- The process for information management including the use of ICMS and VOSOCC.
- The continued updating of the team's plan of action.
Have an ability to interact with the management structures of classified USAR teams, the UCC and the LEMA.

Obligations