National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) - ndma.gov.in

Post Title : Consultant (Heritage Management)
Place: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), New Delhi,
Duration : For a period of 9 months initially extendable by 3 months

                          The Consultant (Heritage Management), will be attached to the secretariat of Shri T. Nanda Kumar, Member, NDMA and will perform various duties and responsibilities as listed below:

Duties and Responsibilities: 

•  Compile data for preparation of guidelines under the core group for Preparation of National Disaster Management guidelines on Management of Centrally Protected Monuments and Heritage Precincts.
•  Based on inputs from core group and data collected, would draft guidelines for disaster management of centrally protected monuments and heritage precincts of India. 
•  Develop database of global best initiatives and use these inputs in preparation of above guidelines.  
• Develop innovative approaches to mainstream Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in management of centrally protected monuments and heritage precincts of India. 
• Undertake preparation of a Disaster management plan for one World heritage site and one heritage precinct as decided by the core group.
•  Coordinate and assist core group in undertaking field visits and in its meeting. 
• Any other work assigned by Chairman and Member Secretary of the core group.

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of DM Act, 2005 and other rules and regulations relating to Disaster Management
•  Good understanding of plan preparation and compilation of data for the same and familiarity with the Centrally Protected Monuments and Heritage precincts in the country.
• Good understanding of administrative functioning of Government setup at the National, State and District Level in regard to monuments.

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in any discipline of Social Sciences/ Disaster Management/History/Heritage Management/Archeology.
• 5 years experience in field of Heritage issues like Conservation, Management of historical monuments and sites.
•  Previous experience in disaster management.
• Languages and MS Office
• Full proficiency in English including excellent writing skills. Working knowledge of one Indian language preferably Hindi would be an asset.
• Knowledge of MicroSoft office and typing skills required and willingness to undertake responsibilities without any secretarial assistance.

Remuneration
Rs. 50,000/- plus Rs 4500 local conveyance per month.

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