Newman Rykers
Nauru,Aiwo District
Summary
I am a dynamic leader with over 13 years of experience in emergency management, corporate governance, and legal practice in Nauru. Currently serving as Deputy Secretary for the National Emergency Services (NES), I oversee critical operations across fire and rescue, disaster management, meteorology, and lifeguard services, ensuring national preparedness and resilience.
I also served as Chairman/CEO of Ronphos Corporation, where I spearheaded strategic oversight, financial accountability, and corporate compliance for the state-owned enterprise.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Secretary
National Emergency Services
01.2022 - Current
- Answerable directly to the Secretary of NES or National Controller depending on the current state of the Republic
- Responsible for overseeing operations of all sections under NES namely Fire & Rescue, National Disaster Management, Meteorology, Ambulance Services and Lifeguard
- Ensure that the department maintains it’s capacity for disaster and emergency preparedness and response to
- Assist in planning of departments annual budget
- Take charge and lead various stakeholders including government and non-government entities when a state of disasaster is declared
- Coordinate with foreign entities before during and after potential disaster or threats eg
- Australia High Commission during UXO (unexploded ordinance) operations
Chairman/CEO
Ronphos Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Responsible for overseeing the operations of the Corporation
- Set goals, strategic objectives and policies of the Corporation that are consistent with the objectives
- Actively monitor and enquire into the performance of the Corporation in achieving the goals, strategic objectives and policies of the Corporation;
- Ensure that appropriate systems and practices are established for management and financial planning and control, including systems and practices for the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of all transactions, assets and liabilities and physical and human resources of the Corporation;
- Monitor and enquire into the performance of the management
- Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place to promote accountability
- Ensure that the Corporation observes high standards of corporate and business ethics
- Ensure that the Minister receives regular reports on the performance of the Corporation
Legal Practice
Clodumar Soriano & Associates (CSA Law Firm)
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Engage in both criminal and civil legal proceedings
Training and Development Officer
National Emergency Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for observing employee performance;
- Work with section heads to ensure staff are up to date with required training and education
Fire Officer
National Emergency Services
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Second in command to assist Senior Fire Fighter:
- Supervise or assist at fires and other emergency incidents including the completion of relevant reports and operation analysis;
- Promote and implement fire safety/education programs, initiatives and strategies within the Civil Aviation Department and community;
- Prepare, evaluate, develop, deliver and maintain training and assessment programs within the workplace;
- Mentor personal through providing leadership and direction;
- Actively participate in developing and maintaining safe work practices and conditions;
- Manage all assigned physical resources and ensure they are appropriately maintained;
- Undertake risk assessment to ensure a safe and healthy environment is maintained;
- Maintain recording systems using both electronic and manual databases;
- Manage employee performance;
- Liaise with other organizations including emergency services and represent Nauru Fire Service in sub-committees
Fire Fighter
National Emergency Services
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Work as a member of a team which responds to any emergency incidents;
- Provide basic life support (first aid and enhanced rescue services);
- Operate and use emergency response vehicle and equipment in a safe and effective manner;
- Undertake maintenance and testing duties to ensure the upkeep of fire service equipment and property;
- Acquire and maintain competencies and pursue opportunities for self-development through participation in learning and development activities;
- Promote Aviation/Community awareness in fire safety and fire prevention through participation in the inspection of property, buildings, emergency response equipment and community education program;
- Assist with the development of pre-incident plans;
- Provide accurate information in reports and statistical data including the use of Computer system as required
Education
Professional Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
University of The South Pacific
Nauru01-2020
Pleaders Certificate - Law of Nauru (Criminal & Civil)
Nauru Program
Nauru07-2019
Skills
- High Level Coordination
- Project Management
- Meeting coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Cross-functional communication
- Executive coordination
- Engagement with Locals
- Crisis management
- Corporate governance
- Succession planning
- Inspirational leadership
- Negotiation
- Relationship and team building
- Leadership and people development
Certification
- 2021 Professional Diploma in Business Management (USP)
- 2019 Nauru Pleaders Course
- 2017 Basic Prosecution Course
Timeline
Deputy Secretary
National Emergency Services
01.2022 - Current
Training and Development Officer
National Emergency Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
Chairman/CEO
Ronphos Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2024
Legal Practice
Clodumar Soriano & Associates (CSA Law Firm)
01.2019 - 01.2022
Fire Officer
National Emergency Services
01.2018 - 01.2021
Fire Fighter
National Emergency Services
01.2011 - 01.2018
Professional Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
University of The South Pacific
Pleaders Certificate - Law of Nauru (Criminal & Civil)
Nauru Program
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