Training & Engagements DMHA Advisor (Exercises) – Part-Time On-Call

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Training & Engagements Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (DMHA) Advisor (Exercises) to support the Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DM) a direct reporting unit to United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). This part-time/on-call position supports disaster management and humanitarian assistance readiness efforts through training development multinational engagement support exercise planning and operational coordination activities.

The Training & Engagements DMHA Advisor (Exercises) will support humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) initiatives involving military interagency multinational and civilian stakeholders across the Indo-Pacific region and globally. The position requires expertise in disaster management exercise support training delivery stakeholder engagement and operational planning in complex international environments.

This role requires the ability to operate independently engage with diverse international partners and support dynamic operational and training requirements in support of CFE-DM mission objectives.

The following reflects managements definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Support the planning coordination and execution of multinational and bilateral exercises workshops conferences and engagement events related to disaster management and humanitarian assistance.
• Develop training concepts instructional materials exercise scenarios engagement plans and curriculum content aligned with operational requirements and partner needs.
• Deliver training workshops briefings and presentations to military civilian academic and multinational audiences in virtual blended and in-person environments.
• Support Humanitarian Assistance Response Training (HART) courses and related humanitarian assistance and disaster response training activities.
• Provide planning and coordination support for humanitarian assistance and disaster response security cooperation events and multinational engagements.
• Facilitate discussions workshops tabletop exercises and collaborative planning activities involving multiple stakeholders and partner organizations.
• Provide subject matter expertise on disaster management humanitarian assistance operations lessons learned and operational best practices.
• Develop operational products including handbooks information papers after-action reports trip reports planning documents and briefing materials.
• Support development of case studies lessons learned and knowledge management products derived from exercises and real-world operations.
• Monitor and assess geopolitical developments disaster response trends and humanitarian issues impacting operations within the Indo-Pacific region and globally.
• Support operational planning and coordination activities during real-world crises or contingency response efforts as required.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies military organizations international partners non-governmental organizations academic institutions and humanitarian stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional initiatives special projects and organizational knowledge-sharing activities.
• Assist with development of graphics visual aids and briefing materials supporting operational and engagement activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of mission requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Disaster Management International Relations Public Policy Emergency Management Humanitarian Assistance Political Science or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting disaster management humanitarian assistance crisis response or international engagement activities.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting military exercises humanitarian assistance planning or interagency coordination activities.
• Experience developing and delivering training workshops or presentations for military and civilian audiences.
• Experience facilitating group discussions workshops exercises or multinational engagements.
• Strong written verbal and executive-level communication skills.
• Experience advising or briefing military leaders government officials or senior civilian stakeholders.
• Experience working with humanitarian organizations international agencies non-governmental organizations or multinational partners.
• Knowledge of humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations within the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in dynamic operational environments.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Fluent English language proficiency including speaking reading and writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint Teams and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree or higher in Disaster Management International Relations Public Policy Emergency Management or related field.
• Experience working with U.S. Country Teams U.S. embassies or diplomatic missions.
• Experience supporting disaster management and humanitarian assistance operations within the Indo-Pacific region.
• Experience coordinating multinational interagency or coalition humanitarian assistance activities.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships across government military academic and humanitarian organizations.
• Experience supporting knowledge management lessons learned or operational assessment activities.
• Familiarity with humanitarian coordination frameworks and international disaster response mechanisms.

Travel Requirements: Frequent travel up to 50% may be required based on mission and engagement requirements.

Physical Requirements:The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the jobwith or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands wrists and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market rates commensurate with multiple factors including but not limited to the individuals particular combination of education knowledge skills competencies and experience as well as contract-specific affordability organizational requirements and position location. The projected compensation rate for this position is between $65/hr to $75/hr. The hourly rate displayed represents the typical rate for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.