[Hiring] Sub-Regional Manager @Amentum

Role Description

The Sub-Regional Manager (SRM) – Western Caribbean is responsible for the oversight, administration, and supervision of all training, emergency response, and technical assistance programs implemented within the Caribbean sub-region under the Amentum Regional Disaster Assistance Program (RDAP) contract, funded by the U.S. Department of State.

The SRM provides leadership across multiple countries, ensuring effective program delivery, strategic alignment, and efficient use of resources. The SRM reports directly to the Chief of Party (COP) based in San José, Costa Rica, and supervises Country Representatives – known as Disaster Risk Management Specialists (DRMS) – and other field-based personnel within the sub-region. The portfolio includes Belize, Haiti, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda, and Dominica.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years (advanced degree) or 9–11 years (bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in international development or humanitarian assistance programs, preferably in the Caribbean and/or Latin America.
• Demonstrated experience in program management and oversight, including strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting for multi-country or complex programs.
• Minimum 4–5 years of management experience, including:
  • Direct supervision of professional staff, preferably across multiple locations or countries.
  • Budget development, financial oversight, and resource allocation responsibilities.
  • Monitoring and evaluation of program performance and results.
• Proven experience managing donor-funded programs, preferably with U.S. Government (USG) funding.
• Demonstrated professional experience working in the Caribbean sub-region required.
• Prior professional experience in at least one Caribbean country required (e.g., Belize, Haiti, Jamaica, The Bahamas, or similar contexts).
• Strong understanding of Caribbean disaster management systems, regional coordination mechanisms, and key stakeholders.
• Established regional networks or ability to rapidly build relationships strongly preferred.
• Experience in disaster risk management, including preparedness, mitigation, training, and response activities.
• Previous experience supporting disaster relief operations strongly preferred.
• Experience in one or more technical sectors (e.g., health, WASH, shelter, logistics, protection, or related fields) preferred.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent program and project management capabilities.
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and remote team environments.
• Knowledge of USG rules and regulations preferred.
• English Level 4 minimum (Level 5 preferred).
• Spanish and/or French highly preferred.
• Must be based in the Caribbean region.
• Ability to travel frequently within the sub-region.
• Ability to deploy on short notice to support emergency response operations.
• Ability to work in challenging environments, including austere conditions.

Benefits

• Direct supervision of DRMS and other field-based staff within the assigned sub-region.