Senior Programme Assistant (RESILIENCE) (National Position)
- Short Posting Period (6d): Only 6 days between posting and deadline. UN vacancies typically allow 2–4 weeks. Very short windows can indicate the hiring decision is already made.
Job Description
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-office in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands and in close coordination with the Deputy Chief of Party in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for supporting the implementation of the RESILIENCE program in the enhancement of Disaster Risk Management (DRM) capacity in RMI. This shall be accomplished through such activities including but not limited to contingency planning, gathering information pertinent to response, supporting with trainings and workshops, supporting the prepositioning of emergency relief supplies.
General Program Support
Support coordination with sub-office staff to ensure activities are implemented and documented.
Maintain communication with key partners such as the RMI National Disaster Management Office and civil society groups.
Assist in collecting and organizing program documents in physical files and SharePoint.
Help compile program information for donor reports.
Provide support for program reporting as needed.
Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness
Assist with implementing RESILIENCE activities in line with Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) in RMI
Help gather data and information for profiling and planning.
Attend relevant meetings and working groups.
Support planning and facilitation of emergency response exercises.
Assist with organizing and delivering training sessions (e.g., EHA, IDA/ISO, EFR).
Help plan and conduct community outreach events.
Pre-Positioned Supplies
Assist with monitoring and maintaining disaster response supplies in warehouses.
Support regular inventory checks and ensure proper storage and maintenance.
- Master’s degree preferably in Political Science, Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or
- Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with at least two years of relevant experience.