The Skills Requirements to Be an Effective Humanitarian Logistician in Pakistan

Abstract

The threats posed due to natural disasters are intensifying in Pakistan. As a result Pakistan’s approach towards Disaster management has much improved after the deadliest Earthquake of 2005.One sign is the formulation of NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) and its subsidiaries like PDMA’s(Provincial Disaster Management Authority) in all of its provinces. The volume of efforts in the area of risk mitigation & reduction and managing disasters has accelerated. But it is also a fact that much is needed in order to improve the situation. This research is about disaster management specific skills sets and practices required to be an effective humanitarian logistician in developing countries like Pakistan. Literature review reveals that knowledge management in the field of humanitarian supply chain is evolving as new conception and is getting grounds in Pakistani environment. This paper endeavors to analyze the disaster management practices in Pakistan and review the literature about it. A brief description of skill sets and expertise required in managing disasters is the focus of this research. Information related to proficiency required for disaster recovery and management was gathered through literature search, websites, library documents, journals and research articles. This study will be useful for organizational management & literary researchers who are associated with disasters management research and practices in developing countries like Pakistan.