Table 4.

Behavioral definition of competencies

Skill no.CompetencyBehavioral definition
1Ability to prevent exploitation and abusePossess the ability to stop maltreatment of any individual
2AdaptabilityAbility to quickly alter styles to fit the situation
3Analytical thinkingAbility to break down complex problems into simple and manageable components
4ApproachabilityExhibit friendly gestures to make people comfortable
5Attention to detail (accuracy)Work done requires little or no checking
6Business process knowledgeKnowledge of inter-related business processes critical for decision-making
7Capacity buildingAbility to train people on relief-specific competencies
8CommunicationAbility to read, write and speak in a way that the receiver understands it as intended
9Conflict managementAbility to resolve conflicts between groups through discussions
10Coordination (internal and external)Ability to interact and manage the different parties involved in disaster relief
11Decision-makingAbility to think and rightly choose from the best alternatives
12DocumentationAbility to record every activity for future reference
13EmpatheticAbility to understand others’ emotions standing in their shoes
14Field experiencePossess on-field experience in managing an emergency
15Financial literacyAbility to understand financial terms and maintain monetary transactions
16Information technologyAbility to operate computers effectively. Ability to understand software easily
17IntegrityPossess the quality of being honest and have strong moral values
18Interpersonal skillsAbility to get along well with people while getting the job done
19Knowledge related to disaster managementPossess knowledge related to different disasters and understand the appropriate relief measures
20LeadershipAbility to lead a group with a clear direction
21Logistics and supply chain managementUnderstand the activities related to planning, implementation and control of resources from their point of origin to the point of consumption
22MentoringProvide emotional support and feedback to improve the team’s performance
23Multi-taskingAbility to effectively handle multiple activities simultaneously
24Multicultural sensitivityAware of the differences and similarities from multiple cultures
25OpennessAbility to easily build rapport with people and make them feel comfortable
26Personal credibilityPersonal quality of taking responsibility and feel accountable to team’s performance
27PresentationAbility to present data and information in a way that is easily understood by every stakeholder
28Resource managementAbility to effectively deploy resources when and where they are required
29Risk evaluationAbility to estimate risk during uncertainty
30Service orientationExhibit a desire to help people beyond limits
31Stakeholder managementAbility to form, monitor and maintain constructive relationships with every stakeholder involved in disaster relief
32Statutory complianceUnderstand and adhere to regulatory norms
33Strategic orientationPossess an ability to define the future direction of the organization
34Stress managementExhibit calmness under intense pressure

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