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Risk Management Support Specialist

Agriculture

Job highlights

Jamaica • North America
In partnership with: Rural Agricultural Development Agency (RADA)

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Special benefits

Hands-on, valuable international work experience
Travel to and from country, housing and monthly living allowance, and full coverage of medical and dental needs during service

Competitive advantage for positions at Peace Corps and opportunities to save on graduate degrees and other education programs
Monthly accrued Volunteer service award (readjustment allowance) totaling $6,000 before taxes, with option to access for ongoing financial obligations

Key dates

Apply by

November 15, 2025

Know by

January 1, 2026

Depart on

June 1, 2026

Duration

12 months

Description and qualifications

About the project

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.

Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Jamaica project page.

Required skills

Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:

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.

Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.

Required behavioral competencies

These competencies are essential for all service assignments and are assessed in the application and interview process:

Motivation for and commitment to service

Adaptability and open-mindedness

Problem solving and resourcefulness

Behavioral maturity and professionalism

Photos from Jamaica

On Labor Day in Jamaica, a Volunteer works with students, teachers, and parents to create a "literacy garden" out of recycled tires at the local primary school. Flowers and herbs will be planted in the tires.

A Turkish-American Volunteer gives a presentation to Jamaican fifth graders about Turkish culture.

Two primary school students read books in a Jamaican library that is supported by Volunteers.

Young Khahil gets a closer look at scallion and thyme plants while adult farmers learn about sustainable farm practices at a demonstration farm in Jamaica.

Response Volunteer Dane works as a marine ecologist alongside local scientists to survey the health of coral reefs in Jamaica.

Volunteer Peri helps a young student learn the alphabet at a primary school in Jamaica.

Primary students take a break from studying to visit with two Volunteers and a Peace Corps staff member in Jamaica.

Activities

How you and the community will make an impact together:

Living conditions

Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Jamaica country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.

Meet a Volunteer in Jamaica

Sophia Z.

Agriculture Advisor

"I do my best to remain flexible as the organization navigates the many challenges they face, rather than pushing through projects and priorities that may not serve their changing needs."

See full Volunteer profile

Training

Couples information

To learn more about serving as a couple in Jamaica, visit the country page.

Next steps

Application process

From application to departure takes around nine months. Learn about the application process for Volunteer opportunities.

Medical/legal clearance

You will need to be cleared medically and legally in order to serve in Jamaica. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.