Training & Engagements DMHA Advisor (Exercises)

Nakupuna Companies•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

Nakupuna Companies 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 Pacific Command (USPACOM). This part-time/on-call role supports disaster management and humanitarian assistance readiness through training development, multinational engagement support, exercise planning, and operational coordination for the Center’s Humanitarian Assistance Response Training (HART) course. The advisor supports humanitarian assistance and disaster response initiatives involving military, interagency, multinational, and civilian stakeholders across the Indo-Pacific region, the United States, and globally. The role requires expertise in disaster management, exercise support, training delivery, stakeholder engagement, and operational planning in complex international environments. The advisor must be able to work independently, engage with diverse international partners, and support dynamic operational and training requirements in support of CFE-DM mission objectives. Frequent global travel may be required, up to 50%, based on mission and engagement requirements. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. The projected compensation rate is $65.00 to $75.00 per hour. Compensation is based on factors including education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management, International Relations, Public Policy, Emergency Management, Humanitarian Assistance, Political Science, or a related field.
At least five years of experience supporting disaster management, humanitarian assistance, crisis response, or international engagement activities.
At least three 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.
Civil-military coordination experience with the United Nations World Food Program.
Service with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) or its predecessor, the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA).
Experience serving on or with a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) in real-world disaster responses.
Military experience serving in humanitarian response events.
Service as part of United Nations Peacekeeping Missions.
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, nongovernmental organizations, or multinational partners.
Knowledge of humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations within the USPACOM area of responsibility.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in dynamic operational environments.
Fluent English proficiency, including speaking, reading, and writing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Must be available for global travel.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in Disaster Management, International Relations, Public Policy, Emergency Management, or a 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.

Responsibilities

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, nongovernmental 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.