Disaster Management Specialist

About the role

The Disaster Risk Management Specialist (DRMS) will oversee emergency response, training, and technical assistance programs for St. Vincent and the Grenadines under the Amentum RDAP contract, reporting to the Sub‑Regional Manager for the West Caribbean region.

Key responsibilities

• Assess hazards, risks, vulnerabilities and develop strategic plans to reduce disaster risk.
• Design, deliver and hand‑off training and technical assistance programs for public, private and regional disaster agencies.
• Develop relationships with humanitarian, UN, host‑nation and U.S. Government entities.
• Provide technical advice, prepare work plans, maintain surge consultant roster and coordinate procurement of relief items.
• Participate in response operations, produce activity reports and support RDAP leadership as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, International Development, Emergency Management or related field.
• Experience in emergency management, disaster preparedness training and capacity building.
• Ability to deploy on short notice for up to 45 days across LAC, including austere conditions.
• Level 5/native speaker of the local language with excellent writing skills in that language and adequate English.
• Strong organizational, communication and team‑working abilities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Project management and strategic planning capabilities.
• Knowledge of procurement, information management and communication technology.