Training & Engagements DMHA Advisor (Exercises)

Nakupuna Consulting; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Nakupuna Consulting seeks a part-time/on-call Training & Engagements DMHA Advisor (Exercises) to support the CFE-DM under USPACOM. The role focuses on disaster management, exercise planning, and multinational engagement across the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in disaster management and 3+ years in interagency or military exercise support, with strong communication skills. Travel up to 50% may be required; eligible for a Secret clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management, International Relations, Public Policy, Emergency Management, Humanitarian Assistance, Political Science, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience supporting disaster management, humanitarian assistance, crisis response, or international engagement activities.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience supporting military exercises, humanitarian assistance planning, or interagency coordination activities.
• Experience delivering training/workshops/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.
• USAID or OFDA experience.
• Experience serving on or with a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART).
• Military experience in humanitarian response events.
• Experience with UN peacekeeping missions.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of multinational and bilateral exercises, workshops, conferences, and engagement events.
• Develop training concepts, instructional materials, exercise scenarios, engagement plans, and curriculum content.
• Deliver training, workshops, briefings, and presentations to diverse audiences in virtual, blended, and in-person settings.
• Support HART courses and related humanitarian training activities.
• Provide planning and coordination support for humanitarian engagement events and security cooperation activities.
• Facilitate discussions, workshops, tabletop exercises, and collaborative planning with multiple stakeholders.
• Provide SME on disaster management, humanitarian operations, and best practices.
• Develop operational products such as handbooks, information papers, and after-action reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Executive-level communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Disaster Management or related field

Master's degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office: Word

Microsoft Office: Excel

Microsoft Office: PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

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 is a part-time/on-call position working up to 35+ hours a week/week supporting disaster management and humanitarian assistance readiness efforts through training development, multinational engagement support, exercise planning, serve as a key member of the Center's Humanitarian Assistance Response Training (HART) course operational coordination activities. The Training & Engagements DMHA Advisor will support humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) initiatives involving military, interagency, multinational, and civilian stakeholders across the Indo-Pacific region, the United States 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.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management's 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's 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.
• Civil‑Military Coordination experience with the United Nations World Food Program.
• Served with 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.
• Served as a part of the United Nations Peace Keeping 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, non-governmental 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 language proficiency, including speaking, reading, and writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Must be available for global travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's 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.

Clearance Requirement

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and mainain a Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Travel Requirements

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

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with 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.

Compensation

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 individual's 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 $65.00/hr to $75.00/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.

Job Details

• Job ID: 2026-7080
• Category: Mission & Business Operations Services
• Type: Part-Time Hourly
• Company: Nakupuna Consulting
• Job Locations: US-HI-Honolulu | US-HI-Honolulu
• Additional Locations: US-HI-Honolulu