Risk Management Support Specialist

Description

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in Jamaica has requested the support of Peace Corps Response Volunteers (PCRVs) to serve as a Risk Management Support Specialist. The aim of this position is to support parish-level extension officers as they build capacity to mitigate risk for RADA. The PCRVs will assist in identifying, analyzing and managing risks that could affect the organization’s operations, objectives and overall performance. The role involves developing risk management frameworks and implementing mitigation strategies.

PCRVs will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of risk awareness and provide strategic advice on risk-related matters to senior leadership. Specific parishes were chosen because they are where 2-year Agriculture Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) are working with local farmer groups. It is intended that the synergies of regional work by PCRVs and the local work of PCVs will provide a positive combination of extension expertise to local farmers while also providing support and capacity building to RADA’s parish level operations.

Please note that departure dates and other details of this project could change as a result of partner needs or other external factors. Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in Jamaica together as a group, so while the departure dates for the whole group could change, dates cannot be changed for individual candidates.

Program

PCR

Post

Jamaica

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, compliance or a related field.

Experience in implementing risk management frameworks in complex organizational environments.

Technical Skills:

In-depth knowledge of risk management frameworks, such as ISO 31000.

Proficiency in risk modelling, data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel).

Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to the industry.

SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT CITIZENSHIP: Candidates who are dual citizens of Jamaica and the U.S. are not eligible to serve with Peace Corps Jamaica. Volunteer safety is of paramount importance, and the protections of U.S. citizenship promote Volunteer safety. If anyone holding dual U.S. and Jamaican citizenship were to face a legal, safety, or other emergency situation in Jamaica, the Peace Corps' ability to intervene would be limited. If you hold citizenship with both the U.S. and Jamaica, we encourage you to look at other opportunities with Peace Corps.

Partner Organization Name

Rural Agricultural Development Agency (RADA)

Language Requirement

None

Primary Sector

Agriculture

Apply By

15-Nov-2025

Know By

01-Jan-2026

Start Date

01-Jun-2026

Assignment Length (months)

12

Positions Available

1

Accepts Couples

Yes

Featured Job

Yes

Accepting Applications?

Yes

Request Type

PCR000 PCR Volunteer

Post to LinkedIn?

Yes