Job Type
Research
Data Management
Operational Support (technical)
Institutional Management
Decision Making & Policy
Extension Services (Public Awareness)
Communications
Other
Subject Area
Climatology, Meteorology
Emergency Management
Skills
Jacob Ngumbah is a results-driven disaster management and communications governance specialist with over 13 years of experience in strategic communication, crisis coordination, and multi-hazard risk reduction. He is the architect of the Jacob Ngumbah Model for Integrated Disaster Communications Governance — a comprehensive seven-pillar framework that integrates policy, research and data systems, message development, marketing and creativity, public relations, telecommunications, and incident command structures.
Renowned for his leadership and innovation in public outreach and institutional coordination, Jacob effectively connects community-level action with regional and international disaster risk management frameworks. He has delivered high-impact presentations on global platforms, supporting governments, agencies, and communities in strengthening resilience, preparedness, and communication systems before, during, and after crises.
Comment(s)
Jacob Ngumbah is an established disaster management leader and communications strategist, widely recognized for advancing integrated governance approaches in disaster communication. His expertise spans policy design, crisis operations, multi-hazard preparedness, and institutional coordination. By aligning local systems with international standards and best practices, his work has contributed to resilience planning across the Caribbean and earned him invitations to present and collaborate at leading regional and global forums.
