Disaster Risk Management Specialist – Antigua & Barbuda, Saint Kitts & Nevis

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Antigua and Barbuda, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Manage, administer, and supervise emergency response, training, and technical assistance programs under the Amentum RDAP contract in Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

• Evaluate hazards, risks, vulnerabilities, exposures, existing capacities, and necessary capabilities in each nation.

• Conduct strategic planning at the country level to mitigate risks and address capability deficiencies.

• Develop and implement emergency management, disaster preparedness, disaster response, and disaster risk reduction training and technical assistance initiatives.

• Support public, private, and regional disaster agencies and organizations.

• Build relationships and collaborate with humanitarian, host-nation, UN, and U.S. Government entities.

• Facilitate workshops for course hand-offs and design, develop, and oversee national and regional training programs.

• Provide technical guidance to the U.S. Government and coordinate with MDROs and U.S. Missions.

• Engage in the preparation, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of annual and country-specific work plans.

• Create and maintain surge consultant rosters, activate consultants, and ensure successful training completion.

• Identify and facilitate the procurement of relief items in collaboration with the U.S. Government.

• Deliver regular written activity reports.

• Actively participate in response operations and provide disaster response assistance.

• Coordinate with local stakeholders regarding country-specific strategic and operational plans.

• Address requests from the RDAP leadership team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, International Development, Emergency Management, or a related field.

• Experience in delivering or supporting emergency management or disaster preparedness training and technical assistance programs.

• Strong knowledge of best practices in capacity building and the ability to identify key opportunities for enhancement.

• Solid understanding of capacity assessment methodologies.

• Proven project management capabilities.

• Ability to support strategic planning, implement results-based activities, and report outcomes.

• Previous experience in disaster relief programs is highly desirable.

• Expertise in food security, nutrition, health, WASH, environmental health, shelter, gender, protection and inclusion, logistics, or the ability to analyze cross-cutting issues is preferred.

• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, plan effectively, and communicate those plans clearly.

• Level 5/native proficiency required in the local language specific to the country.

• Exceptional writing skills in the native language and proficient writing skills in English.

• General understanding of the social, political, and geographic landscapes of LAC.

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, information management, and communication technology.

• Capability to deploy on short notice for extended periods, up to 45 days, anywhere in LAC, potentially under austere living conditions.

• Specialized knowledge of donor-funded projects.

• Excellent management, organizational, and coordination skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal engagement abilities.

• Capacity to leverage local networks of vendors, suppliers, and authorities to facilitate project initiation.

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to multitask and deliver assignments within tight timeframes.

• Capability to work collaboratively within a team as well as independently or remotely.

• Ability to manage client expectations and requirements in a culturally diverse environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.