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Team Leader Classifier

Tasks​

Main tasks

  • To create good conditions for a successful IEC/R by timely communication and coordination with the classifying team, its IEC/R mentor and the IEC/R classifiers.
  • To ensure a fair and impartial IEC/R for the team undergoing the process.
  • To assess the overall 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 provide leadership of the IEC/R classifier cadre members before, during and after the process.
  • To coach IEC/R classifiers-in-training
  • To form the decision, based on consensus, of the peer review outcome and to objectively justify.

Detailed tasks
Phase 1: not applicable

Phase 2:

  • Liaise with INSARAG Secretariat, including regular updates on the USAR team’s state of readiness to successfully complete the IEC/R at the desired classification level.
  • Liaise with host country IEC/R Focal Point.
  • Liaise with the IEC/R Mentor.
  • Perform a review of the A-PoE if asked by the Secretariat.
  • Provide guidance to the selected IEC/R classifiers.
  • Review the C-PoE within 45 days of receipt.
  • Distributes the C-PoE to the IEC/R cadre once it is ready.
  • Coordinate the review and/or discussion of any matters arising during the C-PoE review with the host country IEC/R Focal Point and the IEC/R mentor.
  • Inform the INSARAG Secretariat that the IEC/R classifiers have agreed to proceed or delay with the IEC/R (Go-No Go). Coordinate the arrival of the IEC/R classifiers in the host country to ensure all members arrive in good time for the commencement of the process.
  • Discuss together with the USAR team and the mentor the pre-greening process.
  • Agree to the IEC/R programme, schedule and specific exercise plan.

Phase 3:

  • Lead the IEC/R cadre during all formal meetings and events.
  • Provide guidance and support to the IEC/R classifiers.
  • Liaise and coordinate activities with the INSARAG Secretariat, Mentor and USAR team being classified.
  • Ensure the IEC/R cadre is familiar with their assigned tasks as well as the applied IEC/R checklist.
  • Conduct an IEC/R classifiers briefing prior to the start of the IEC/R.
  • Conduct a walk-through of the exercise site and review the simulation exercise scenario to ensure it will enable the IEC/R classifiers to observe all the technical aspects required by the IEC/R Checklist.
  • Ensure the IEC/R cadre remains objective and adhere to the minimum standards required by INSARAG according the INSARAG Guidelines Vol 4.
  • Ensure the IEC/R cadre does not attempt to use the IEC/R as an opportunity to promote their home country’s methodologies as the only way of operation.
  • Develop a work schedule to ensure total coverage of the exercise and that the IEC/R cadre observes the key areas of operation they are assigned.
  • Coordinate and facilitate any meetings or discussions that may be required during the IEC/R.
  • Meet regularly with the EXCON Director and IEC/R Mentor to brief on the current status and to answer questions.
  • Conduct a daily IEC/R classifiers debrief.
  • Coordinate the completion of the IEC/R Report and Advisory Notes.
  • To present the provisional report (IEC/R checklist and advisory notes) to the USAR team being classified directly after the IEC/R exercise and deliver the Final Report within and Advisory Notes latest 14 days to the INSARAG Secretariat.
  • Remain ready to answer quality assurance questions that may arise during the IEC/R process.
  • Understand that there may be instances when the IEC/R classifier TL role may extend beyond the ending of the IEC/R exercise to ensure compliance with identified corrective actions.

Qualification​

Requirements

  • Member of a classified USAR team.
  • Profound knowledge of USAR operations, INSARAG Guidelines and INSARAG methodology.
  • Maintain a close relationship with the INSARAG network through participation in meetings, exercises and other activities.
  • Ensure your sponsor understands the time commitment required for this position and that there is support for the expense related to an IEC/R.
  • Leadership skills-able to build and lead a team.
  • Be impartial - Strong communicator with negotiation skills.
  • Problem resolving skills.
  • Organisational skills.
  • Policy and intercultural sensitivity and competencies.
  • Good understanding of the UNDAC system.
  • Language skills:
    • English: good oral and written skills.
    • Preferable to know other languages.
  • Physical readiness.
  • Knowledge of all aspects of a USAR team (Management, Search, Rescue, Medical, Logistics).
  • Must have USAR classified team management experience (Preferred level: USAR TL/DTL of a classified USAR team).
  • International operational USAR experience.
  • Participation in at least two previous IEC/Rs, at least one as IEC/R DTL.
  • Must have attended the INSARAG Leadership Course.
  • Good knowledge of the UN system and humanitarian aid in general.
  • Have international operational experience.
  • Basic ICT skills and operation of GPS and radio.

Roles and Responsibilities​

Competences/Rights
The IEC/R classifier TL has the authority to:

  • Temporarily halt the IEC/R exercise in coordination with the mentor and the INSARAG Secretariat Representative (safety, security, disruption), until they are corrected.
  • Take an IEC/R classifier out of the team in case of misbehaviour, lack of competence, etc. – in coordination with the INSARAG Secretariat Representative
  • Modify the exercise in conjunction with the EXCON and the IEC/R Mentor to complete all checklist items.
  • Seek guidance from the INSARAG Secretariat In case of disagreement/ misunderstanding.

Obligations

  • See tasks mentioned above.

Remarks​

  • The IEC/R classifier TL is appointed by the Secretariat in accordance with INSARAG Guidelines Vol 4.