International Organization for Migration
Senior Programme Assistant (RESILIENCE) (National Position)
- Duty station
- 🇲🇭 Majuro, Marshall Islands
- Country / area
- Marshall Islands
- Region
- Oceania
- UN system
- Related Organization
- Posted
- Closes
- in 3 days Source: 12:00, Jun 08, 2026 Pacific/Majuro
About this role
The Senior Programme Assistant will support the implementation of the RESILIENCE program in enhancing Disaster Risk Management (DRM) capacity in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Key responsibilities include coordinating with sub-office staff, maintaining communication with partners like the RMI National Disaster Management Office, collecting and organizing program documents, compiling information for donor reports, assisting with DRM activities such as contingency planning and emergency response exercises, facilitating trainings and workshops, and supporting pre-positioned emergency relief supplies management. The role requires strong organizational and administrative skills with experience in disaster risk reduction and preparedness.
Key requirements
- Master's degree in Political Science, Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations or a related field
- Bachelor's degree with at least two years of relevant experience
- Experience in disaster risk reduction and preparedness
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Requirements at a glance
Distilled by AI from the posting- Min. experience
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations or a related field with at least two years of relevant experience.
- Required degree
- 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.
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
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