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schedule_type: Full-time
Overview
Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more... just, prosperous and equitable global community.
Global
Overview
Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more... just, prosperous and equitable global community.
Global Communities is seeking a Manager, Humanitarian Response to join the Humanitarian Assistance team. The Manager, Humanitarian Response, will support GC ‘s ongoing efforts to build out its ability to effectively prepare for and respond to humanitarian crises worldwide. The Manager, Humanitarian Response will lead the program management workstreams in the development of GC protocol for emergency response and support other workstreams as needed. They will also support designated country teams in preparing and responding to humanitarian response and work closely with PSTs at HQ. They will also serve on GC’s internal roster for emergency response and support the capacity building of others on the roster performing similar functions.
Responsibilities
Responsibility Area: Emergency Response and Organizational Preparedness
• Develop the program management section of GC’s Protocol for Emergency Response (PER), including working closely with other departments to develop and/or update the relevant protocol chapters and developing associated tools.
• Develop training materials for the roll out of the Protocol for Emergency Response and lead roll out efforts in assigned countries.
• Act as a country focal point for medium and/or high priority (non-complex) humanitarian response countries to support the set-up of preparedness and response efforts. Work closely with senior leadership in country teams and Program Support Teams (PSTs) at HQ.
• Foster collaborative relationships with country teams, providing customized support based on specific contexts and needs, ensuring alignment with international humanitarian principles and best practices.
• Work closely with the MERL team to develop and/or adapt rapid assessment tools for rapid deployment.
• Coordinate with GC’s technical advisors to develop and/or adapt existing program management tools and guidelines for use in emergencies (e.g., beneficiary selection process, etc.)
• Work closely with Program Support Teams at HQ, including taking on temporary secondments to a PST during an emergency or start up and/or providing general guidance/support.
• Develop tools and general guidance on program management in emergencies.
• Support capacity building efforts organization wide, including developing informational or training materials and leading learning events and training.
• Work closely with GC’s existing partnership teams and relevant technical advisors to build out guidance, tools, and standards to support potential GC partners during an emergency.
• Ensure transparency, accountability, and quality of work adheres to GC policies and remains in line with humanitarian principles and standards.
Responsibility Area: Surge support
• Be on GC’s internal roster and deploy as part of a surge support team during emergencies when available.
• While deployed, place a strong emphasis capacity building and mentoring of existing in country staff and new hires.
• Serve as the HQ Emergency Program Coordinator during an emergency, if not deployed.
• Support the development of training for others serving on GC’s internal roster.
POSITION SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Promote a culture of excellence, inclusion, learning, support, diversity, and innovation.
• Up to 35% travel annually to difficult or challenging environments
• Ability to deploy internationally with short notice when needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Experience in humanitarian response operations, across a variety of contexts and disaster types, to include field postings or extended TDYs to response operations.
• Understanding of the global international development and humanitarian assistance context. Broad understanding of principled humanitarian action, humanitarian coordination structures, emergency relief, and resilience objectives and sectors such as shelter and settlements, WASH, food security and livelihoods, humanitarian protection, or health and nutrition.
• Prior experience or strong understanding of program cycle management and program management fundamentals.
• Prior experience USG humanitarian donors, and UNOCHA, EU or DFID proposal processes. Familiarity with general business development processes.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and sound judgment. Proven willingness to make timely and sound decisions based on accurate judgement.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to multi-task, working on various products and projects simultaneously and in the details, but also able to track the bigger picture/longer term vision and workplan to continually progress the overall goal.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively internationally.
• Fluency in English, written and oral. Abilities in a second language preferred, especially Arabic, Spanish, or French.
• Advanced ability in the use of Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, sit at a computer, and operate a keyboard.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and walk.
Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline and a minimum of four years of related work experience or a minimum of 8 years of related work experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in humanitarian responses with preference for field work and project start-up.
• Experience with US government donors and/or non-governmental organizations preferred.
• A passion for the mission and values of Global Communities
• Able and willing to obtain HEAT certification.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please apply (including your resume and cover letter) by September 30, 2023. Applications received after this date may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the job has been filled.
Location and Work Schedule
This selected candidate can be based in the United States (San Diego, CA or Silver Spring, MD). Jordan, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, or Honduras. This role is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (requiring in-person work twice a week) or a fully remote schedule.Candidates must be authorized to work in their preferred country without any restriction.
Salary and Compensation
The estimated salary for this position is between $105,277. Final salary will be based on several factors including qualifications, geographic location, experience, and internal equity. Global Communities provides a comprehensive benefits package; please note that this position is not eligible for allowances.
COVID-19 Policy
As an organization working to advance public health, Global Communities has an obligation to model best practices and to do all we can to protect each other, our partners, and the communities where we work. To ensure the continuity and effectiveness of our business operations, Global Communities is adopting a policy to safeguard the health of our visitors, employees, families, and the larger global community from COVID-19. Effective January 3, 2022, all U.S.-based Global Communities employees are required to provide proof of having received full dosage of COVID-19 vaccine that is FDA approved, approved for emergency use authorization, or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with Global Communities, as a condition of employment.
Safeguarding Policy
Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.
EEO/ADA
Global Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Global Communities complies with all applicable provisions of the ADA and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless it provides undue hardship to the organization. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to participate in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@globalcommunities.org Show more details...
Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more... just, prosperous and equitable global community.
Global Communities is seeking a Manager, Humanitarian Response to join the Humanitarian Assistance team. The Manager, Humanitarian Response, will support GC ‘s ongoing efforts to build out its ability to effectively prepare for and respond to humanitarian crises worldwide. The Manager, Humanitarian Response will lead the program management workstreams in the development of GC protocol for emergency response and support other workstreams as needed. They will also support designated country teams in preparing and responding to humanitarian response and work closely with PSTs at HQ. They will also serve on GC’s internal roster for emergency response and support the capacity building of others on the roster performing similar functions.
Responsibilities
Responsibility Area: Emergency Response and Organizational Preparedness
• Develop the program management section of GC’s Protocol for Emergency Response (PER), including working closely with other departments to develop and/or update the relevant protocol chapters and developing associated tools.
• Develop training materials for the roll out of the Protocol for Emergency Response and lead roll out efforts in assigned countries.
• Act as a country focal point for medium and/or high priority (non-complex) humanitarian response countries to support the set-up of preparedness and response efforts. Work closely with senior leadership in country teams and Program Support Teams (PSTs) at HQ.
• Foster collaborative relationships with country teams, providing customized support based on specific contexts and needs, ensuring alignment with international humanitarian principles and best practices.
• Work closely with the MERL team to develop and/or adapt rapid assessment tools for rapid deployment.
• Coordinate with GC’s technical advisors to develop and/or adapt existing program management tools and guidelines for use in emergencies (e.g., beneficiary selection process, etc.)
• Work closely with Program Support Teams at HQ, including taking on temporary secondments to a PST during an emergency or start up and/or providing general guidance/support.
• Develop tools and general guidance on program management in emergencies.
• Support capacity building efforts organization wide, including developing informational or training materials and leading learning events and training.
• Work closely with GC’s existing partnership teams and relevant technical advisors to build out guidance, tools, and standards to support potential GC partners during an emergency.
• Ensure transparency, accountability, and quality of work adheres to GC policies and remains in line with humanitarian principles and standards.
Responsibility Area: Surge support
• Be on GC’s internal roster and deploy as part of a surge support team during emergencies when available.
• While deployed, place a strong emphasis capacity building and mentoring of existing in country staff and new hires.
• Serve as the HQ Emergency Program Coordinator during an emergency, if not deployed.
• Support the development of training for others serving on GC’s internal roster.
POSITION SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Promote a culture of excellence, inclusion, learning, support, diversity, and innovation.
• Up to 35% travel annually to difficult or challenging environments
• Ability to deploy internationally with short notice when needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Experience in humanitarian response operations, across a variety of contexts and disaster types, to include field postings or extended TDYs to response operations.
• Understanding of the global international development and humanitarian assistance context. Broad understanding of principled humanitarian action, humanitarian coordination structures, emergency relief, and resilience objectives and sectors such as shelter and settlements, WASH, food security and livelihoods, humanitarian protection, or health and nutrition.
• Prior experience or strong understanding of program cycle management and program management fundamentals.
• Prior experience USG humanitarian donors, and UNOCHA, EU or DFID proposal processes. Familiarity with general business development processes.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and sound judgment. Proven willingness to make timely and sound decisions based on accurate judgement.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to multi-task, working on various products and projects simultaneously and in the details, but also able to track the bigger picture/longer term vision and workplan to continually progress the overall goal.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively internationally.
• Fluency in English, written and oral. Abilities in a second language preferred, especially Arabic, Spanish, or French.
• Advanced ability in the use of Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, sit at a computer, and operate a keyboard.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and walk.
Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline and a minimum of four years of related work experience or a minimum of 8 years of related work experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in humanitarian responses with preference for field work and project start-up.
• Experience with US government donors and/or non-governmental organizations preferred.
• A passion for the mission and values of Global Communities
• Able and willing to obtain HEAT certification.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please apply (including your resume and cover letter) by September 30, 2023. Applications received after this date may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the job has been filled.
Location and Work Schedule
This selected candidate can be based in the United States (San Diego, CA or Silver Spring, MD). Jordan, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, or Honduras. This role is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (requiring in-person work twice a week) or a fully remote schedule.Candidates must be authorized to work in their preferred country without any restriction.
Salary and Compensation
The estimated salary for this position is between $105,277. Final salary will be based on several factors including qualifications, geographic location, experience, and internal equity. Global Communities provides a comprehensive benefits package; please note that this position is not eligible for allowances.
COVID-19 Policy
As an organization working to advance public health, Global Communities has an obligation to model best practices and to do all we can to protect each other, our partners, and the communities where we work. To ensure the continuity and effectiveness of our business operations, Global Communities is adopting a policy to safeguard the health of our visitors, employees, families, and the larger global community from COVID-19. Effective January 3, 2022, all U.S.-based Global Communities employees are required to provide proof of having received full dosage of COVID-19 vaccine that is FDA approved, approved for emergency use authorization, or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with Global Communities, as a condition of employment.
Safeguarding Policy
Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.
EEO/ADA
Global Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Global Communities complies with all applicable provisions of the ADA and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless it provides undue hardship to the organization. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to participate in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@globalcommunities.org Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
Overview
Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more... just, prosperous and equitable global community.
Global
Overview
Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more... just, prosperous and equitable global community.
Global Communities is seeking a Sr. Advisor, Humanitarian Response to join the Humanitarian Assistance team. The Sr Advisor, Humanitarian Response will support GC ‘s ongoing efforts to build out its ability to effectively prepare for and respond to humanitarian crises worldwide. The Sr Advisor, Humanitarian Response will lead specific workstreams in the development of GC’s protocol for emergency response and support high priority country teams in preparing for and responding to humanitarian crises. They will also serve on GC’s internal roster emergency response teams and support the capacity building of others on the roster performing similar functions.
Responsibilities
Responsibility Area: Emergency Response and Organizational Preparedness
• Lead workstreams for the development of the Protocol for Emergency Response (PER), including working closely with other departments to develop and/or update policies, strategies, protocols, and tools.
• Develop training materials and train staff on mainstreaming policies, strategies, protocols, and tools into the Emergency Response efforts in assigned countries.
• Foster collaborative relationships with country teams, providing customized support based on specific contexts and needs, ensuring alignment with international humanitarian principles and best practices.
• Act as a country focal point in priority (complex) humanitarian response countries to support the set up or preparedness and response efforts, including working with senior leadership in country teams and Program Support Teams (PSTs) at HQ.
• Support the development of tools to measure overall readiness in country and lead internal assessment efforts for prioritized countries.
• Support capacity building efforts organization wide, including developing informational or training materials and leading learning events, simulation exercises, trainings, or other initiatives.
• Ensure transparency, accountability, and quality of work adheres to GC policies and remains in line with humanitarian principles and standards.
• Maintain strong connections with other humanitarian assistance organizations and represent GC externally, as needed.
• Provide general humanitarian response technical support, including for ongoing proposals or program design.
• Set up and lead humanitarian response community of practice at GC.
• Manage consultants hired to support ongoing efforts.
Responsibility Area: Surge support
• Be on GC’s internal roster and participate in a surge support team during emergencies when available.
• Willing and able to step into a country surge response role, if required while deployed.
• While deployed, in addition to being part of the surge support team and guiding country teams through the response, place a strong emphasis capacity building and mentoring of existing in country staff and new hires.
• Support the development of trainings for others serving on GC’s internal roster, particularly those in an Emergency Response Team Lead role.
Responsibility Area: Supervision
• Coach, mentor, and lead staff to prioritize, coordinate, and distribute work based on available resources and changing demands.
• Hires, trains, guides, mentors, and advises staff (estimate 2 staff to join the team in Year 2); leads training and onboarding process for new staff as required.
• Ensures adherence to Standards of Conduct, the Employee Handbook, and other corporate and applicable policies, procedures, and schedules, including staff performance management .
POSITION SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Promote a culture of excellence, inclusion, learning, support, diversity, and innovation.
• Up to 35% travel annually to difficult or challenging environments
• Ability to deploy internationally with short notice
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Significant experience in humanitarian response operations, across a variety of contexts and disaster types, to include field postings or extended TDYs to response operations.
• Understanding of the global international development and humanitarian assistance context. Broad understanding of principled humanitarian action, humanitarian coordination structures, emergency relief, and resilience objectives and sectors such as shelter and settlements, WASH, food security and livelihoods, humanitarian protection, or health and nutrition.
• Prior experience or strong understanding of program cycle management and program management fundamentals.
• Strong leadership skills, including an ability to take initiative and support cohesive team building.
• Expertise with USG humanitarian donors, and UNOCHA, EU or DFID proposal processes. Familiarity with general business development processes including but not limited to donor communication and relationship building, developing country-wide response strategies, designing projects and programs, and writing proposals.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and sound judgment. Proven willingness to make timely and sound decisions based on accurate judgement.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently but leverage non-reporting line allies to contribute to broader workstream objectives and goals. Strong inter-personal skills required to collaborate cross-department.
• Strong ability to multi-task, working on various products and projects simultaneously and in the details, but also able to track the bigger picture/longer term vision and workplan to continually progress the overall goal.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively internationally.
• Fluency in English, written and oral. Abilities in a second language preferred (e.g., Arabic, French, and Spanish).
• Advanced ability in the use of Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to work in insecure environments, under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, sit at a computer, and operate a keyboard.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and walk.
Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline (e.g., international development) and a minimum of six years of related work experience or a minimum of ten years of related work experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in humanitarian responses (e.g., conflict, natural disaster, etc.) with preference for field work and project start-up.
• Experience with HA donors, including BHA and ECHO and/or non-governmental organizations preferred.
• Able and willing to obtain HEAT certification.
• A passion for the mission and values of Global Communities
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please apply (including your resume and cover letter) by September 30, 2023. Applications received after this date may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the job has been filled.
Location and Work Schedule
This selected candidate can be based in the United States (San Diego, CA or Silver Spring, MD). Jordan, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, or Honduras. This role is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (requiring in-person work twice a week) or a fully remote schedule. Candidates must be authorized to work in their preferred country without any restriction.
Salary And Compensation
The estimated salary for this position is between $95,527-$131,624. Final salary will be based on several factors including qualifications, geographic location, experience, and internal equity. Global Communities provides a comprehensive benefits package; please note that this position is not eligible for allowances.
COVID-19 Policy
As an organization working to advance public health, Global Communities has an obligation to model best practices and to do all we can to protect each other, our partners, and the communities where we work. To ensure the continuity and effectiveness of our business operations, Global Communities is adopting a policy to safeguard the health of our visitors, employees, families, and the larger global community from COVID-19. Effective January 3, 2022, all U.S.-based Global Communities employees are required to provide proof of having received full dosage of COVID-19 vaccine that is FDA approved, approved for emergency use authorization, or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with Global Communities, as a condition of employment.
Safeguarding Policy
Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.
EEO/ADA
Global Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Global Communities complies with all applicable provisions of the ADA and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless it provides undue hardship to the organization. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to participate in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@globalcommunities.org Show more details...
Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more... just, prosperous and equitable global community.
Global Communities is seeking a Sr. Advisor, Humanitarian Response to join the Humanitarian Assistance team. The Sr Advisor, Humanitarian Response will support GC ‘s ongoing efforts to build out its ability to effectively prepare for and respond to humanitarian crises worldwide. The Sr Advisor, Humanitarian Response will lead specific workstreams in the development of GC’s protocol for emergency response and support high priority country teams in preparing for and responding to humanitarian crises. They will also serve on GC’s internal roster emergency response teams and support the capacity building of others on the roster performing similar functions.
Responsibilities
Responsibility Area: Emergency Response and Organizational Preparedness
• Lead workstreams for the development of the Protocol for Emergency Response (PER), including working closely with other departments to develop and/or update policies, strategies, protocols, and tools.
• Develop training materials and train staff on mainstreaming policies, strategies, protocols, and tools into the Emergency Response efforts in assigned countries.
• Foster collaborative relationships with country teams, providing customized support based on specific contexts and needs, ensuring alignment with international humanitarian principles and best practices.
• Act as a country focal point in priority (complex) humanitarian response countries to support the set up or preparedness and response efforts, including working with senior leadership in country teams and Program Support Teams (PSTs) at HQ.
• Support the development of tools to measure overall readiness in country and lead internal assessment efforts for prioritized countries.
• Support capacity building efforts organization wide, including developing informational or training materials and leading learning events, simulation exercises, trainings, or other initiatives.
• Ensure transparency, accountability, and quality of work adheres to GC policies and remains in line with humanitarian principles and standards.
• Maintain strong connections with other humanitarian assistance organizations and represent GC externally, as needed.
• Provide general humanitarian response technical support, including for ongoing proposals or program design.
• Set up and lead humanitarian response community of practice at GC.
• Manage consultants hired to support ongoing efforts.
Responsibility Area: Surge support
• Be on GC’s internal roster and participate in a surge support team during emergencies when available.
• Willing and able to step into a country surge response role, if required while deployed.
• While deployed, in addition to being part of the surge support team and guiding country teams through the response, place a strong emphasis capacity building and mentoring of existing in country staff and new hires.
• Support the development of trainings for others serving on GC’s internal roster, particularly those in an Emergency Response Team Lead role.
Responsibility Area: Supervision
• Coach, mentor, and lead staff to prioritize, coordinate, and distribute work based on available resources and changing demands.
• Hires, trains, guides, mentors, and advises staff (estimate 2 staff to join the team in Year 2); leads training and onboarding process for new staff as required.
• Ensures adherence to Standards of Conduct, the Employee Handbook, and other corporate and applicable policies, procedures, and schedules, including staff performance management .
POSITION SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Promote a culture of excellence, inclusion, learning, support, diversity, and innovation.
• Up to 35% travel annually to difficult or challenging environments
• Ability to deploy internationally with short notice
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Significant experience in humanitarian response operations, across a variety of contexts and disaster types, to include field postings or extended TDYs to response operations.
• Understanding of the global international development and humanitarian assistance context. Broad understanding of principled humanitarian action, humanitarian coordination structures, emergency relief, and resilience objectives and sectors such as shelter and settlements, WASH, food security and livelihoods, humanitarian protection, or health and nutrition.
• Prior experience or strong understanding of program cycle management and program management fundamentals.
• Strong leadership skills, including an ability to take initiative and support cohesive team building.
• Expertise with USG humanitarian donors, and UNOCHA, EU or DFID proposal processes. Familiarity with general business development processes including but not limited to donor communication and relationship building, developing country-wide response strategies, designing projects and programs, and writing proposals.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and sound judgment. Proven willingness to make timely and sound decisions based on accurate judgement.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently but leverage non-reporting line allies to contribute to broader workstream objectives and goals. Strong inter-personal skills required to collaborate cross-department.
• Strong ability to multi-task, working on various products and projects simultaneously and in the details, but also able to track the bigger picture/longer term vision and workplan to continually progress the overall goal.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively internationally.
• Fluency in English, written and oral. Abilities in a second language preferred (e.g., Arabic, French, and Spanish).
• Advanced ability in the use of Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to work in insecure environments, under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, sit at a computer, and operate a keyboard.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and walk.
Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline (e.g., international development) and a minimum of six years of related work experience or a minimum of ten years of related work experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in humanitarian responses (e.g., conflict, natural disaster, etc.) with preference for field work and project start-up.
• Experience with HA donors, including BHA and ECHO and/or non-governmental organizations preferred.
• Able and willing to obtain HEAT certification.
• A passion for the mission and values of Global Communities
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please apply (including your resume and cover letter) by September 30, 2023. Applications received after this date may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the job has been filled.
Location and Work Schedule
This selected candidate can be based in the United States (San Diego, CA or Silver Spring, MD). Jordan, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, or Honduras. This role is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (requiring in-person work twice a week) or a fully remote schedule. Candidates must be authorized to work in their preferred country without any restriction.
Salary And Compensation
The estimated salary for this position is between $95,527-$131,624. Final salary will be based on several factors including qualifications, geographic location, experience, and internal equity. Global Communities provides a comprehensive benefits package; please note that this position is not eligible for allowances.
COVID-19 Policy
As an organization working to advance public health, Global Communities has an obligation to model best practices and to do all we can to protect each other, our partners, and the communities where we work. To ensure the continuity and effectiveness of our business operations, Global Communities is adopting a policy to safeguard the health of our visitors, employees, families, and the larger global community from COVID-19. Effective January 3, 2022, all U.S.-based Global Communities employees are required to provide proof of having received full dosage of COVID-19 vaccine that is FDA approved, approved for emergency use authorization, or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with Global Communities, as a condition of employment.
Safeguarding Policy
Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.
EEO/ADA
Global Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Global Communities complies with all applicable provisions of the ADA and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless it provides undue hardship to the organization. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to participate in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@globalcommunities.org Show more details...
via Salary.com
schedule_type: Full-time
Overview
Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more... just, prosperous and equitable global community.
Global
Overview
Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more... just, prosperous and equitable global community.
Global Communities is seeking a Communications & Information Management Officer to join the Humanitarian Assistance team. The Communication and Information Management Officer will support GC ‘s ongoing efforts to build out its ability to effectively prepare for and respond to humanitarian crises worldwide. The Communication and Information Management Officer will support specific workstreams in the development of GC’s protocol for emergency response (PER) with a particular focus on communications and knowledge management. They will support capacity building efforts and act as country focal point for designated country teams. They will also serve on GC’s internal roster for emergency response and support the capacity building of others on the roster that perform similar functions.
Responsibilities
Responsibility Area: Emergency Response and Organizational Preparedness
• Support various workstreams in the development of GC’s Protocol for Emergency Response (PER), with a specific focus on communications and information management.
• Lead the development of information management and communication tools, systems, and processes.
• Work closely with IT, communications, and the rest of the Response Team to set up and maintain GC’s Humanitarian Response SharePoint page.
• Support the development of training materials for the roll out of the Protocol for Emergency Response and support protocol roll out efforts in assigned countries.
• Act as a country focal point in low priority humanitarian response countries to support, including conducting check-ins with PSTs and country teams and supporting with context monitoring.
• Working closely with the Sr Manager, Humanitarian Response, and the PSTs, develop guidelines and trainings on context monitoring and support others across the organizations, as needed.
• Support general capacity building efforts organization wide, including developing informational or training materials.
• Work closely with the communications department and in country teams to develop communication materials related to ongoing humanitarian response and GC emergency response work more generally.
• Support internal communication efforts, including drafting situational reports and or communication/reporting materials for HA donors.
• Stay informed on potential use of new technologies for information management use.
Responsibility Area: Surge support
• Be on GC’s internal roster as a Communications and Reporting Officer and deploy on a surge support team during emergencies when available.
• While deployed, in addition taking on the role of Communications and Reporting Officer, place a strong emphasis on capacity building and mentoring of existing in country staff and new hires.
• When not deployed, serve as the HQ Emergency Program Coordinator during an emergency.
• Support the development of training for others serving on GC’s internal roster for the Communications and Reporting Officer role.
POSITION SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Promote a culture of excellence, inclusion, learning, support, diversity, and innovation.
• Up to 35% travel annually to difficult or challenging environments
• Ability to deploy internationally with short notice when needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Exposure to humanitarian response operations, preferrable including at least one field postings or extended TDYs to support humanitarian response programs.
• Understanding of the global international development and humanitarian assistance context.
• Prior experience developing communications, reporting, or information management tools.
• Prior experience USG humanitarian donors, and UNOCHA, EU or DFID proposal processes. Familiarity with general business development processes.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and sound judgment. Proven willingness to make timely and sound decisions based on accurate judgement.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to multi-task, working on various products and projects simultaneously and in the details, but also able to track the bigger picture/longer term vision and workplan to continually progress the overall goal.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively internationally.
• Fluency in English, written and oral. Abilities in a second language preferred, especially Arabic, Spanish, or French.
• Advanced ability in the use of Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, sit at a computer, and operate a keyboard.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and walk.
Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline (e.g., international development) and a minimum of two years of related work experience or a minimum of six years of related work experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in humanitarian responses (e.g., conflict, natural disaster, etc.) with preference for field work.
• Experience with US government donors and/or non-governmental organizations preferred.
• A passion for the mission and values of Global Communities
• Able and willing to obtain HEAT certification.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please apply (including your resume and cover letter) by September 30, 2023. Applications received after this date may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the job has been filled.
Location and Work Schedule
This selected candidate can be based in the United States (San Diego, CA or Silver Spring, MD). Jordan, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, or Honduras. This role is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (requiring in-person work twice a week) or a fully remote schedule. Candidates must be authorized to work in their preferred country without any restriction.
Salary and Compensation
The estimated salary for this position is between $64,480-84,244. Final salary will be based on several factors including qualifications, geographic location, experience, and internal equity. Global Communities provides a comprehensive benefits package; please note that this position is not eligible for allowances.
COVID-19 Policy
As an organization working to advance public health, Global Communities has an obligation to model best practices and to do all we can to protect each other, our partners, and the communities where we work. To ensure the continuity and effectiveness of our business operations, Global Communities is adopting a policy to safeguard the health of our visitors, employees, families, and the larger global community from COVID-19. Effective January 3, 2022, all U.S.-based Global Communities employees are required to provide proof of having received full dosage of COVID-19 vaccine that is FDA approved, approved for emergency use authorization, or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with Global Communities, as a condition of employment.
Safeguarding Policy
Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.
EEO/ADA
Global Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Global Communities complies with all applicable provisions of the ADA and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless it provides undue hardship to the organization. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to participate in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@globalcommunities.org Show more details...
Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more... just, prosperous and equitable global community.
Global Communities is seeking a Communications & Information Management Officer to join the Humanitarian Assistance team. The Communication and Information Management Officer will support GC ‘s ongoing efforts to build out its ability to effectively prepare for and respond to humanitarian crises worldwide. The Communication and Information Management Officer will support specific workstreams in the development of GC’s protocol for emergency response (PER) with a particular focus on communications and knowledge management. They will support capacity building efforts and act as country focal point for designated country teams. They will also serve on GC’s internal roster for emergency response and support the capacity building of others on the roster that perform similar functions.
Responsibilities
Responsibility Area: Emergency Response and Organizational Preparedness
• Support various workstreams in the development of GC’s Protocol for Emergency Response (PER), with a specific focus on communications and information management.
• Lead the development of information management and communication tools, systems, and processes.
• Work closely with IT, communications, and the rest of the Response Team to set up and maintain GC’s Humanitarian Response SharePoint page.
• Support the development of training materials for the roll out of the Protocol for Emergency Response and support protocol roll out efforts in assigned countries.
• Act as a country focal point in low priority humanitarian response countries to support, including conducting check-ins with PSTs and country teams and supporting with context monitoring.
• Working closely with the Sr Manager, Humanitarian Response, and the PSTs, develop guidelines and trainings on context monitoring and support others across the organizations, as needed.
• Support general capacity building efforts organization wide, including developing informational or training materials.
• Work closely with the communications department and in country teams to develop communication materials related to ongoing humanitarian response and GC emergency response work more generally.
• Support internal communication efforts, including drafting situational reports and or communication/reporting materials for HA donors.
• Stay informed on potential use of new technologies for information management use.
Responsibility Area: Surge support
• Be on GC’s internal roster as a Communications and Reporting Officer and deploy on a surge support team during emergencies when available.
• While deployed, in addition taking on the role of Communications and Reporting Officer, place a strong emphasis on capacity building and mentoring of existing in country staff and new hires.
• When not deployed, serve as the HQ Emergency Program Coordinator during an emergency.
• Support the development of training for others serving on GC’s internal roster for the Communications and Reporting Officer role.
POSITION SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Promote a culture of excellence, inclusion, learning, support, diversity, and innovation.
• Up to 35% travel annually to difficult or challenging environments
• Ability to deploy internationally with short notice when needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Exposure to humanitarian response operations, preferrable including at least one field postings or extended TDYs to support humanitarian response programs.
• Understanding of the global international development and humanitarian assistance context.
• Prior experience developing communications, reporting, or information management tools.
• Prior experience USG humanitarian donors, and UNOCHA, EU or DFID proposal processes. Familiarity with general business development processes.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and sound judgment. Proven willingness to make timely and sound decisions based on accurate judgement.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to multi-task, working on various products and projects simultaneously and in the details, but also able to track the bigger picture/longer term vision and workplan to continually progress the overall goal.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively internationally.
• Fluency in English, written and oral. Abilities in a second language preferred, especially Arabic, Spanish, or French.
• Advanced ability in the use of Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, sit at a computer, and operate a keyboard.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and walk.
Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline (e.g., international development) and a minimum of two years of related work experience or a minimum of six years of related work experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in humanitarian responses (e.g., conflict, natural disaster, etc.) with preference for field work.
• Experience with US government donors and/or non-governmental organizations preferred.
• A passion for the mission and values of Global Communities
• Able and willing to obtain HEAT certification.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please apply (including your resume and cover letter) by September 30, 2023. Applications received after this date may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the job has been filled.
Location and Work Schedule
This selected candidate can be based in the United States (San Diego, CA or Silver Spring, MD). Jordan, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, or Honduras. This role is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (requiring in-person work twice a week) or a fully remote schedule. Candidates must be authorized to work in their preferred country without any restriction.
Salary and Compensation
The estimated salary for this position is between $64,480-84,244. Final salary will be based on several factors including qualifications, geographic location, experience, and internal equity. Global Communities provides a comprehensive benefits package; please note that this position is not eligible for allowances.
COVID-19 Policy
As an organization working to advance public health, Global Communities has an obligation to model best practices and to do all we can to protect each other, our partners, and the communities where we work. To ensure the continuity and effectiveness of our business operations, Global Communities is adopting a policy to safeguard the health of our visitors, employees, families, and the larger global community from COVID-19. Effective January 3, 2022, all U.S.-based Global Communities employees are required to provide proof of having received full dosage of COVID-19 vaccine that is FDA approved, approved for emergency use authorization, or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with Global Communities, as a condition of employment.
Safeguarding Policy
Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.
EEO/ADA
Global Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Global Communities complies with all applicable provisions of the ADA and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless it provides undue hardship to the organization. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to participate in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@globalcommunities.org Show more details...
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posted_at: 24 days ago
This position will play a key role in positioning CORE’s WASH capacity during an emergency response by providing technical assistance across the program cycle, contributing to CORE’s strategy and proposal development, managing and implementing a gender-sensitive WASH program responsive to the needs of men, women, boys and girls and building and strengthening capacity (mentoring, coaching... training) of staff and partners ensuring that all WASH
This position will play a key role in positioning CORE’s WASH capacity during an emergency response by providing technical assistance across the program cycle, contributing to CORE’s strategy and proposal development, managing and implementing a gender-sensitive WASH program responsive to the needs of men, women, boys and girls and building and strengthening capacity (mentoring, coaching... training) of staff and partners ensuring that all WASH programs are integrating and meeting humanitarian principles, protection and gender minimum standards.
Roster work is available on an as-needed basis (it is not full-time or continuous). As a Roster Member, you may be requested to deploy based upon the needs of a disaster and the need for your position. Deployment opportunities and length of deployments are not guaranteed and may be unpredictable. Roster Member should be prepared to deploy at moment’s notice. Compensation will be determined at the time of deployment based on location and anticipated length of service needed.### General Responsibilities:
• Assess, design, and deliver CORE’s emergency WASH and recovery Programs in response to natural or man-made disasters and complex emergencies to ensure program meets protection and gender minimum standards in humanitarian programming.
• Provide technical design, support and oversight for Programs to support CORE in delivery of high-quality Programs, specifically those that adequately address the immediate WASH needs and capacities of vulnerable and marginalized groups, whilst simultaneously considering longer-term WASH and recovery needs.
• Co-ordinate with other team members and CORE staff to ensure a rapid, proportionate, integrated and effective response.
• Take an active role in coordination, support, and advocacy with other stakeholders.
• Provide specific, short-term expertise to CORE, including, but not limited to, WASH structural and/or project design, materials selection and procurement, environmental impact assessment and mitigation, needs assessment and evaluation.
Specific Tasks:
• These tasks are the type of activities any of the above specialists could be asked to lead or contribute to. It is not an exhaustive list but gives an indication of the kind of roles that the team members take on.
Assessments * Provide sectoral leadership and expertise in the assessment including contributing to the development of RNA WASH questions.
• Conduct initial rapid assessment of the situation in collaboration with the affected population; determine priorities, immediate activities and required resources.
• Assess potential recovery activities that CORE can be involved in.
• Represent CORE to stakeholders, including governmental and non-governmental agencies in relation to the WASH aspects of the assessment.
Program Design* Define aims and objectives for Programs and projects.
• Select and design activities for Programs and projects.
• Select and specify any additional inputs needed, such as staff, equipment, materials or funding.
• Develop and design activities in consultation with displaced families, host populations and government ministries, ensuring the participation of women and/other vulnerable groups.
• Collaborate effectively with other CORE staff to ensure an integrated approach,
• Ensure that cross-cutting issues, including protection, gender, livelihoods, DRR and environmental impact, operation, maintenance and sustainability, are factored into the Program design.
• Ensure Sphere minimum standards are met or exceeded where appropriate.
• Identify and ensure the input of specialist technical advice where required.
• Develop letters of intent, concept papers, organograms, ToRs, budgets and proposals.
Management and Implementation* Plan and manage the Program in a phased and prioritized manner with full consultation and co-ordination with CORE staff and other stakeholders.
• Ensure gender is fully considered throughout the project cycle with women being enabled to influence decision making around WASH issues.
• Ensure adequate logistic capacity and systems and ensure appropriate materials and support are available for all activities.
• Ensure regular monitoring and the collection of data including but not limited to PDMs and other MEAL tools.
Information and Co-ordination* Provide regular updates to the Team Leader and CORE team on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing on an agreed frequency.
• Represent CORE to stakeholder groups as needed and agreed with the Team Leader.
• Train and brief CORE staff and stakeholders on WASH issues.
Key Internal Contacts:
• Team Leader and other members of the team as appropriate.
• CORE leadership team including CEO, COO, VP of programming, Director of Humanitarian Response, Data, Partnership Development & Fundraising.
• CORE media and communications staff.
Key External Contacts:
• Other agencies and groups responding to the emergency.
• Donors.
• Governmental representatives from the ministries tasked with Water and Sanitation and recovery.
• Local professional bodies and private companies for the built environment.
• Media.
Reporting Lines:
• Reports to the Designated Emergency Response Team Leader
Selection Criteria Core Competencies for all Roster positions:
• People Skills: Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local and international staff and able to work with disaster-affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.
• Communication Skills: Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of CORE. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.
• Integrity: Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to CORE's values and humanitarian principles.
• Resilience / Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high-security risks and harsh living conditions. Ability to work and live with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.
• Awareness and sensitivity of self and others: Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Has experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner. Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessments, particularly in high stress and high security contexts.
• Work style: Is well-planned and organised even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and skills: Have knowledge of Sphere and the Red Cross / NGO Code of Conduct. Has general finance, administration skills and proficiency in information technology / computer skills.
• All staff members understand and abide by the CORE’s Code of Conduct. All staff must sign the relevant Code of Conduct which includes Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). Staff are required to report any suspicions of exploitation and/or abuse of children and vulnerable people via established internal referral mechanisms. All staff must adhere to CORE’s zero tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse of children.
Technical Competencies
• Knowledge of WASH infrastructure and options for various types of settlements including host family support, collective centers, and camps.
• Knowledge of different modalities of WASH support, including cash, NFIs, construction and technical assistance.
• Demonstrated competence in conducting needs assessments, developing WASH strategy and implementing Programs through the emergency response and recovery phases.
• A thorough and demonstrated understanding of humanitarian contexts (including natural disasters, conflict, and complex emergencies) and humanitarian principles
• Ability to prepare concept papers and project proposals in accordance with the standards required by CORE and donors.
• Ability to prepare construction documentation in accordance with the standards required by CORE and professional bodies.
• Strong awareness of gender and protection issues in humanitarian interventions, including specifically in WASH programming.
• Good communication skills in English and ability to speak French, Creole, Spanish and/or Arabic desirable.
Education and Experience:
• Minimum 5- 7 years’ humanitarian aid experience with at least 4 years’ experience in WASH.
• Relevant professional qualification or post-graduate in environmental, WASH, civil or, geospatial engineering.
• Demonstrated professional expertise in civil engineering and/or water and sanitation, materials selection and procurement, environmental impact assessment in humanitarian contexts, design of sustainable recovery Programs, needs assessment and Program evaluations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the different modalities and types of WASH Programs.
• Demonstrated competence in gender analysis and gender-sensitive programming and of how WASH Programs can address the needs of men, women, boys and girls including mitigating risks/protection considerations for women and girls.
CORE is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law Show more details...
Roster work is available on an as-needed basis (it is not full-time or continuous). As a Roster Member, you may be requested to deploy based upon the needs of a disaster and the need for your position. Deployment opportunities and length of deployments are not guaranteed and may be unpredictable. Roster Member should be prepared to deploy at moment’s notice. Compensation will be determined at the time of deployment based on location and anticipated length of service needed.### General Responsibilities:
• Assess, design, and deliver CORE’s emergency WASH and recovery Programs in response to natural or man-made disasters and complex emergencies to ensure program meets protection and gender minimum standards in humanitarian programming.
• Provide technical design, support and oversight for Programs to support CORE in delivery of high-quality Programs, specifically those that adequately address the immediate WASH needs and capacities of vulnerable and marginalized groups, whilst simultaneously considering longer-term WASH and recovery needs.
• Co-ordinate with other team members and CORE staff to ensure a rapid, proportionate, integrated and effective response.
• Take an active role in coordination, support, and advocacy with other stakeholders.
• Provide specific, short-term expertise to CORE, including, but not limited to, WASH structural and/or project design, materials selection and procurement, environmental impact assessment and mitigation, needs assessment and evaluation.
Specific Tasks:
• These tasks are the type of activities any of the above specialists could be asked to lead or contribute to. It is not an exhaustive list but gives an indication of the kind of roles that the team members take on.
Assessments * Provide sectoral leadership and expertise in the assessment including contributing to the development of RNA WASH questions.
• Conduct initial rapid assessment of the situation in collaboration with the affected population; determine priorities, immediate activities and required resources.
• Assess potential recovery activities that CORE can be involved in.
• Represent CORE to stakeholders, including governmental and non-governmental agencies in relation to the WASH aspects of the assessment.
Program Design* Define aims and objectives for Programs and projects.
• Select and design activities for Programs and projects.
• Select and specify any additional inputs needed, such as staff, equipment, materials or funding.
• Develop and design activities in consultation with displaced families, host populations and government ministries, ensuring the participation of women and/other vulnerable groups.
• Collaborate effectively with other CORE staff to ensure an integrated approach,
• Ensure that cross-cutting issues, including protection, gender, livelihoods, DRR and environmental impact, operation, maintenance and sustainability, are factored into the Program design.
• Ensure Sphere minimum standards are met or exceeded where appropriate.
• Identify and ensure the input of specialist technical advice where required.
• Develop letters of intent, concept papers, organograms, ToRs, budgets and proposals.
Management and Implementation* Plan and manage the Program in a phased and prioritized manner with full consultation and co-ordination with CORE staff and other stakeholders.
• Ensure gender is fully considered throughout the project cycle with women being enabled to influence decision making around WASH issues.
• Ensure adequate logistic capacity and systems and ensure appropriate materials and support are available for all activities.
• Ensure regular monitoring and the collection of data including but not limited to PDMs and other MEAL tools.
Information and Co-ordination* Provide regular updates to the Team Leader and CORE team on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing on an agreed frequency.
• Represent CORE to stakeholder groups as needed and agreed with the Team Leader.
• Train and brief CORE staff and stakeholders on WASH issues.
Key Internal Contacts:
• Team Leader and other members of the team as appropriate.
• CORE leadership team including CEO, COO, VP of programming, Director of Humanitarian Response, Data, Partnership Development & Fundraising.
• CORE media and communications staff.
Key External Contacts:
• Other agencies and groups responding to the emergency.
• Donors.
• Governmental representatives from the ministries tasked with Water and Sanitation and recovery.
• Local professional bodies and private companies for the built environment.
• Media.
Reporting Lines:
• Reports to the Designated Emergency Response Team Leader
Selection Criteria Core Competencies for all Roster positions:
• People Skills: Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local and international staff and able to work with disaster-affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.
• Communication Skills: Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of CORE. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.
• Integrity: Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to CORE's values and humanitarian principles.
• Resilience / Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high-security risks and harsh living conditions. Ability to work and live with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.
• Awareness and sensitivity of self and others: Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Has experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner. Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessments, particularly in high stress and high security contexts.
• Work style: Is well-planned and organised even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and skills: Have knowledge of Sphere and the Red Cross / NGO Code of Conduct. Has general finance, administration skills and proficiency in information technology / computer skills.
• All staff members understand and abide by the CORE’s Code of Conduct. All staff must sign the relevant Code of Conduct which includes Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). Staff are required to report any suspicions of exploitation and/or abuse of children and vulnerable people via established internal referral mechanisms. All staff must adhere to CORE’s zero tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse of children.
Technical Competencies
• Knowledge of WASH infrastructure and options for various types of settlements including host family support, collective centers, and camps.
• Knowledge of different modalities of WASH support, including cash, NFIs, construction and technical assistance.
• Demonstrated competence in conducting needs assessments, developing WASH strategy and implementing Programs through the emergency response and recovery phases.
• A thorough and demonstrated understanding of humanitarian contexts (including natural disasters, conflict, and complex emergencies) and humanitarian principles
• Ability to prepare concept papers and project proposals in accordance with the standards required by CORE and donors.
• Ability to prepare construction documentation in accordance with the standards required by CORE and professional bodies.
• Strong awareness of gender and protection issues in humanitarian interventions, including specifically in WASH programming.
• Good communication skills in English and ability to speak French, Creole, Spanish and/or Arabic desirable.
Education and Experience:
• Minimum 5- 7 years’ humanitarian aid experience with at least 4 years’ experience in WASH.
• Relevant professional qualification or post-graduate in environmental, WASH, civil or, geospatial engineering.
• Demonstrated professional expertise in civil engineering and/or water and sanitation, materials selection and procurement, environmental impact assessment in humanitarian contexts, design of sustainable recovery Programs, needs assessment and Program evaluations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the different modalities and types of WASH Programs.
• Demonstrated competence in gender analysis and gender-sensitive programming and of how WASH Programs can address the needs of men, women, boys and girls including mitigating risks/protection considerations for women and girls.
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posted_at: 12 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Position Summary:
IEM is looking for a Full Time - Deputy Manager for IEM's Humanitarian Response Operations team...
Primary Location:
• Candidate can originate from anywhere in the United States.
• Candidate will work remotely from home or personal office location; however, periodic attendance of onsite meetings may be required with the HERO manager.
• All remote work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of
Position Summary:
IEM is looking for a Full Time - Deputy Manager for IEM's Humanitarian Response Operations team...
Primary Location:
• Candidate can originate from anywhere in the United States.
• Candidate will work remotely from home or personal office location; however, periodic attendance of onsite meetings may be required with the HERO manager.
• All remote work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, as well as a ping rate of 100ms or less during working hours, regardless of the type and number of devices using your Internet connection. The candidate must also have account privileges and access to an Internet service provider account during working hours for the purposes of maintaining the Internet connection, if needed.
Travel Requirements:
• This position may require travel in-country and/or abroad to complete work assignments or attend meetings.
Essential Functions:
As a deputy manager, the candidate will be a key member of the Humanitarian Response Operations team, working closely with the HERO manager. The candidate be responsible for:
• Leading and motivating the team on projects and contract bids and ensuring that targets are met.
• Supporting the HERO manager with the administration of business operations and assisting in the preparation and presentation of reports as required by the division manager.
• Work in a team environment while assisting in the management, coordination, and evaluation of the performance of team members.
• Directing team members and providing feedback on project tasks as needed.
• Evaluating, estimating, and proactively managing team-related workload requirements.
• Managing proposal development and technical proposal writing of team members.
• Attending meetings with the HERO manager (or in their absence); supporting the development of meeting materials; and facilitating meetings for clients.
• Assisting in reviewing budgets, financial statements, and/or reports to identify areas for improvement or possible risks.
• Conducting data collection; creating documentation; and providing other research and duties as necessary to support a wide range of division tasks and overall business development.
• Supporting division activities and applying technical knowledge and expertise to analyze and develop procedures in support of team operations.
• Providing research assistance to support potential projects on international regulations for programs, guidance, and technical materials.
• Assisting with the induction of new team members, providing training and support as needed.
• Assisting the manager in working with clients.
• Providing leadership to team members by modeling work ethic and resolving conflicts.
• Reviewing team member timecards and/or expense reports for accuracy.
• In the absence of the HERO manager, the candidate will be required to take charge and make decisions in line with company policy.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Education - bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Development Studies, Emergency Management, or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of local or state emergency management experience.
• 1-2 years of management or supervision experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of applicable company policies, requirements, procedures, and guidelines.
• Firm understanding of current humanitarian crisis policies, guidance, and plans.
• Proficiency in humanitarian response planning and operations, project and/or program management, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness standards.
• Knowledge and previous experience supporting disaster response operations for federal, state, local, and/or international clients.
Benefits and more:
• Annual Salary based on location and experience $120,000 - $135,000.
• 10 paid Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• 401 (K) plan with matching
• Company paid STD and LTD
Why join IEM:
We are a woman owned company in Emergency Management that embraces teamwork, collaboration, flexible performance, actionable solutions, and integrity/ethics. Our work touches everyone. We produce results that matter. Results that save lives - Join us while we build a safe, secure, and resilient world.
Our culture:
IEM believes in the greater good and it is our commitment to attract those who have excellent technical skills, creative minds, and innovative ideas to keep propelling us forward.
IEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and Disabled:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from Human Resources.
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IEM is looking for a Full Time - Deputy Manager for IEM's Humanitarian Response Operations team...
Primary Location:
• Candidate can originate from anywhere in the United States.
• Candidate will work remotely from home or personal office location; however, periodic attendance of onsite meetings may be required with the HERO manager.
• All remote work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, as well as a ping rate of 100ms or less during working hours, regardless of the type and number of devices using your Internet connection. The candidate must also have account privileges and access to an Internet service provider account during working hours for the purposes of maintaining the Internet connection, if needed.
Travel Requirements:
• This position may require travel in-country and/or abroad to complete work assignments or attend meetings.
Essential Functions:
As a deputy manager, the candidate will be a key member of the Humanitarian Response Operations team, working closely with the HERO manager. The candidate be responsible for:
• Leading and motivating the team on projects and contract bids and ensuring that targets are met.
• Supporting the HERO manager with the administration of business operations and assisting in the preparation and presentation of reports as required by the division manager.
• Work in a team environment while assisting in the management, coordination, and evaluation of the performance of team members.
• Directing team members and providing feedback on project tasks as needed.
• Evaluating, estimating, and proactively managing team-related workload requirements.
• Managing proposal development and technical proposal writing of team members.
• Attending meetings with the HERO manager (or in their absence); supporting the development of meeting materials; and facilitating meetings for clients.
• Assisting in reviewing budgets, financial statements, and/or reports to identify areas for improvement or possible risks.
• Conducting data collection; creating documentation; and providing other research and duties as necessary to support a wide range of division tasks and overall business development.
• Supporting division activities and applying technical knowledge and expertise to analyze and develop procedures in support of team operations.
• Providing research assistance to support potential projects on international regulations for programs, guidance, and technical materials.
• Assisting with the induction of new team members, providing training and support as needed.
• Assisting the manager in working with clients.
• Providing leadership to team members by modeling work ethic and resolving conflicts.
• Reviewing team member timecards and/or expense reports for accuracy.
• In the absence of the HERO manager, the candidate will be required to take charge and make decisions in line with company policy.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Education - bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Development Studies, Emergency Management, or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of local or state emergency management experience.
• 1-2 years of management or supervision experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of applicable company policies, requirements, procedures, and guidelines.
• Firm understanding of current humanitarian crisis policies, guidance, and plans.
• Proficiency in humanitarian response planning and operations, project and/or program management, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness standards.
• Knowledge and previous experience supporting disaster response operations for federal, state, local, and/or international clients.
Benefits and more:
• Annual Salary based on location and experience $120,000 - $135,000.
• 10 paid Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• 401 (K) plan with matching
• Company paid STD and LTD
Why join IEM:
We are a woman owned company in Emergency Management that embraces teamwork, collaboration, flexible performance, actionable solutions, and integrity/ethics. Our work touches everyone. We produce results that matter. Results that save lives - Join us while we build a safe, secure, and resilient world.
Our culture:
IEM believes in the greater good and it is our commitment to attract those who have excellent technical skills, creative minds, and innovative ideas to keep propelling us forward.
IEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and Disabled:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from Human Resources.
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posted_at: 13 days agoschedule_type: Contractor
PURPOSE:
World Renew exists to increase the capacity of communities and missional partners to engage in transformational practices that improve in sustainable ways, the well-being of people made vulnerable by circumstances of poverty, disaster, or injustice.
The Head of Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs is the most senior humanitarian in World Renew and is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and strategic direction to World Renew’s
PURPOSE:
World Renew exists to increase the capacity of communities and missional partners to engage in transformational practices that improve in sustainable ways, the well-being of people made vulnerable by circumstances of poverty, disaster, or injustice.
The Head of Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs is the most senior humanitarian in World Renew and is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and strategic direction to World Renew’s humanitarian responses. The position will uphold World Renew’s core values and principles and will ensure World Renew’s humanitarian response both with implementing partners and those that are directly implemented are of high quality, timely and effective both in North America and globally, with a particular focus on protracted crisis impacting the most vulnerable populations and engaging neglected populations in crisis.
This senior leader position reports to the Chief Program & Impact Officer and is a member of World Renew’s Strategic... Management Circle. This leader is expected to work closely with the heads of other program support streams and our regional, functional, and fundraising teams to collaborate on programmatic interventions, communications, fundraising, and advocacy work.
The Head of Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs will develop and execute strategies to position World Renew as an agency of choice when it comes to disaster response and rehabilitation, ensuring that World Renew continues to be a professional, high quality, Christian disaster response and rehabilitation organization within the context of a, bi-national and international disaster response architecture.
This new position offers an exciting opportunity to lead World Renew’s humanitarian interventions globally as laid out in World Renew’s “Imagine More” Strategy. With a global footprint and significant annual budget oversight this position will maintain relationships with our implementing partners, Country offices, Government Agencies, organisations, and associations within the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) community. Some examples include Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB), Integral Alliance, ACT Alliance, and other International NGOs (INGOs) and churches, to mobilize and gain additional resources that enables the agency to play a greater role in disaster response and rehabilitation around the globe.
We do not discriminate based on disability, culture, ethnicity, or gender, and welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership and External Representation (30%)
• In coordination with senior leadership make decisions on programmatic commitments and responses to humanitarian crises.
• Provide vision and direction in the design and implementation of World Renew’s humanitarian work, ensuring the achievement of our Humanitarian Assistance impact goal and its contribution to World Renew’s Global Impact Goals through the implementation of high-quality Humanitarian Responses.
• Continue to develop and sponsor World Renew’s Humanitarian Strategy and Theory of Change ensuring connection and direct support for our Global Strategy.
• Ensure strategic engagement and relationship building across all of World Renew’s Programmatic, functional, and fundraising teams to enable the capacities and collaborations required to deliver multiple, complex Humanitarian Responses at any one time. This includes reinforcing a working culture in line with World Renew’s Christian values and work culture commitments.
• Create new, and nurture existing partnerships with World Renew’s Network Partners, agencies and beyond to deliver high quality responses of scale by accessing and deploying resources and working with leaders across the organisation and our sector to ensure World Renew continues to play a full role, as a leading Humanitarian Actor in our context.
• Monitor and uphold best practice humanitarian principles and program quality standards in World Renew’s Programmatic work with particular focus on the implementation of the Core Humanitarian Standard and our commitments made to the populations we serve under this framework.
• Ensure strong collaboration and strategic linkages between World Renew’s Programmatic Streams working closely with other stream leads particularly in relation to the Humanitarian Nexus to deliver strong, integrated programming in this area.
• When required represent World Renew in Key Humanitarian Networks, Working Groups and Fora and lead World Renew’s engagement with key Humanitarian, institutional and sector donors.
• Retain ownership, curation and custody of World Renew’s Humanitarian Response Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and resources and support opportunities for cross learning across the organisation.
Management and Oversight (25%)
• Lead and manage a Global Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs team in line with World Renew’s Christian Values and Organisational Culture Commitments.
• Oversee the work of Humanitarian & Disaster Response Directors, Program Managers and support roles ensuring World Renew Staff have high morale, increased competency and opportunity for professional development, clearly established work plans and flows and a culture of continuous learning is supported among team members.
• Lead World Renew’s engagement with and membership of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank including active participation in various governance and programmatic structures and committees.
• Lead and plan regular evaluations of Humanitarian Assistance interventions ensuring learnings are incorporated in current and future responses and where necessary influence organisational strategy and policy.
• Convene and coordinate crisis response calls with relevant staff and ensure support for initial emergency response needs.
• In close Coordination with Regional Directors and Program Stream Heads work to increase support for implementing partners and Country Teams capacity to respond to Humanitarian Crises
• Carry out support and oversight visits to major responses to identify capacity support needs and advocacy priorities.
• Ensure the oversight of Humanitarian and Emergencies Data Collection, reporting and MERL and that it is harmonised with the rest of the organisation and meets the standards required by our Donors.
• Work with other stream leads and direct reports to strengthen our programmatic support systems and collaboration.
Resource Development and Mobilisation (25%)
• Ensure continued Collaboration with World Renew’s Fundraising and Marketing teams to launch timely donor appeals, engagements, and campaigns.
• In coordination with the International Disaster Response Director and Program Managers oversee the allocation and distribution of CFGB funding and equity.
• Oversee the management of financial and related resources to ensure they are used effectively to maximise impact. Review finance reports, authorisations, finance reviews and budgets in collaboration with the CPIO (Chief Program and Impact Officer,) and CFIO (Chief Finance and Investment Officer).
• Expand and strategically diversify World Renew’s Humanitarian Donor Base with a particular focus on obtaining support for World Renew responses from institutional donors.
• Ensure that all our Humanitarian Response interventions are adequately resourced.
Other Responsibilities (20%)
• Ensure that World Renew’s humanitarian work is responsive to and considers the evolving humanitarian context, using evidence informed approaches and supporting a culture of innovation, learning and agility.
• Promote accountability in alignment with World Renew’s “approaches” in our impact framework and with World Renew’s external commitments to key standards and agreements such as CHS, SPHERE, the Grand Bargain and our commitment to anti racism, inclusivity, and diversity.
• Ensure our Humanitarian Responses and initiatives utilise appropriate technological advancements.
• Stay abreast and be able to brief leadership of emerging and evolving events, trends, policies and standards in the Humanitarian sector and the implications of these for World Renew and our Partners.
• When required sit on Crisis Monitoring Committees and speak into these spaces with authority and well-founded risk analysis.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for the supervisory oversight and accountability of all Humanitarian and Emergencies teams and volunteers and is responsible for ensuring team development and empowering team members to attain high performance. Specifically, this position directs staff, provides performance feedback, and oversees the performance of team members who have varying degrees of supervisory authority and administrative and programmatic responsibilities.
Experience/technical Skills:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Able to respect and support the mission, vision, and values of World Renew
• Active engagement in local Christian community and able to sign World Renew’s Statement of Faith
• Demonstrated commitment to Christ and be able to recognize this position as one that contributes to the work of His Kingdom
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to and promote a work and service environment (locally and in the communities that we serve) that values diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging.
• Integrate Christian Faith and Biblical Worldview into the holistic programming using World Renew’s Theory of Change[AV1]
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to build interpersonal and inter-team trust
• A minimum of 10 years' experience leading humanitarian response design, management, and related advocacy, fundraising and coordination with demonstrated experience in humanitarian response planning, budgeting, and fiscal management.
• A Strong understanding of humanitarian work from “on site” experience including multi sectoral responses to natural disasters, conflict, and protracted crises.
• Demonstrated experience in working across multiple regions, especially those with high Humanitarian Needs like East and West Africa, Southern Europe, and the Middle East
• Demonstrated experience in leading and coordinating diverse humanitarian strategies including the Humanitarian Nexus and being able to demonstrate how humanitarian work contributes to longer-term recovery.
• Proven record of accomplishment of speedy action and coordination for at scale, high quality, and local partner led and gendered humanitarian responses.
• Demonstrated experience in upholding accountability to affected populations and the critical importance of safeguarding and gender transformative programming.
• Strong experience, with a proven record of accomplishment of funding through institutional donors and the launching of appeals.
• Experience in engaging high-level stakeholders and networking in forums in the Humanitarian System.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an understanding of media engagement.
• A collaborative team player and manager with strong facilitation, negotiation, active listening, decision-making/problem-solving skills and able to develop team skills in others.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex environments and act with limited direction
• Ability to work effectively in fast paced and challenging environments, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to be deployed at short notice and to travel extensively (exceeding 40%) including in high-risk contexts.
• Demonstrated commitment to the success of the whole organization, not just the team
• Competence in technology including the Microsoft Environment and various Data and Program Management programs.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Master’s degree in a related field required
• Other qualifications in relation to Humanitarian Assistance Principles and related topics would be a significant advantage.
• A Minimum of 15 years of Humanitarian Assistance experience across multiple cross-cultural contexts is required.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in supervision and management
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Must be fluent in English and able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, especially report writing
• Ability to communicate in French and/or Spanish is a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described in this position description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The travel expectations for this role are significant and will include travel to areas of disaster and humanitarian crisis that may result in exposure to additional threats to health and safety.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described in this position description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will travel to and in disaster areas; this may result in additional threats to health and safety.
With World Renew's commitment to Core Humanitarian Standard and Safeguarding responsibilities, as part of the recruitment process, a successful candidate can expect to go through a thorough background check
How to apply
Please use the link - https://world-renew.breezy.hr/p/320e049aadfc-head-of-humanitarian-and-emergency-affairs/apply Show more details...
World Renew exists to increase the capacity of communities and missional partners to engage in transformational practices that improve in sustainable ways, the well-being of people made vulnerable by circumstances of poverty, disaster, or injustice.
The Head of Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs is the most senior humanitarian in World Renew and is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and strategic direction to World Renew’s humanitarian responses. The position will uphold World Renew’s core values and principles and will ensure World Renew’s humanitarian response both with implementing partners and those that are directly implemented are of high quality, timely and effective both in North America and globally, with a particular focus on protracted crisis impacting the most vulnerable populations and engaging neglected populations in crisis.
This senior leader position reports to the Chief Program & Impact Officer and is a member of World Renew’s Strategic... Management Circle. This leader is expected to work closely with the heads of other program support streams and our regional, functional, and fundraising teams to collaborate on programmatic interventions, communications, fundraising, and advocacy work.
The Head of Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs will develop and execute strategies to position World Renew as an agency of choice when it comes to disaster response and rehabilitation, ensuring that World Renew continues to be a professional, high quality, Christian disaster response and rehabilitation organization within the context of a, bi-national and international disaster response architecture.
This new position offers an exciting opportunity to lead World Renew’s humanitarian interventions globally as laid out in World Renew’s “Imagine More” Strategy. With a global footprint and significant annual budget oversight this position will maintain relationships with our implementing partners, Country offices, Government Agencies, organisations, and associations within the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) community. Some examples include Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB), Integral Alliance, ACT Alliance, and other International NGOs (INGOs) and churches, to mobilize and gain additional resources that enables the agency to play a greater role in disaster response and rehabilitation around the globe.
We do not discriminate based on disability, culture, ethnicity, or gender, and welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership and External Representation (30%)
• In coordination with senior leadership make decisions on programmatic commitments and responses to humanitarian crises.
• Provide vision and direction in the design and implementation of World Renew’s humanitarian work, ensuring the achievement of our Humanitarian Assistance impact goal and its contribution to World Renew’s Global Impact Goals through the implementation of high-quality Humanitarian Responses.
• Continue to develop and sponsor World Renew’s Humanitarian Strategy and Theory of Change ensuring connection and direct support for our Global Strategy.
• Ensure strategic engagement and relationship building across all of World Renew’s Programmatic, functional, and fundraising teams to enable the capacities and collaborations required to deliver multiple, complex Humanitarian Responses at any one time. This includes reinforcing a working culture in line with World Renew’s Christian values and work culture commitments.
• Create new, and nurture existing partnerships with World Renew’s Network Partners, agencies and beyond to deliver high quality responses of scale by accessing and deploying resources and working with leaders across the organisation and our sector to ensure World Renew continues to play a full role, as a leading Humanitarian Actor in our context.
• Monitor and uphold best practice humanitarian principles and program quality standards in World Renew’s Programmatic work with particular focus on the implementation of the Core Humanitarian Standard and our commitments made to the populations we serve under this framework.
• Ensure strong collaboration and strategic linkages between World Renew’s Programmatic Streams working closely with other stream leads particularly in relation to the Humanitarian Nexus to deliver strong, integrated programming in this area.
• When required represent World Renew in Key Humanitarian Networks, Working Groups and Fora and lead World Renew’s engagement with key Humanitarian, institutional and sector donors.
• Retain ownership, curation and custody of World Renew’s Humanitarian Response Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and resources and support opportunities for cross learning across the organisation.
Management and Oversight (25%)
• Lead and manage a Global Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs team in line with World Renew’s Christian Values and Organisational Culture Commitments.
• Oversee the work of Humanitarian & Disaster Response Directors, Program Managers and support roles ensuring World Renew Staff have high morale, increased competency and opportunity for professional development, clearly established work plans and flows and a culture of continuous learning is supported among team members.
• Lead World Renew’s engagement with and membership of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank including active participation in various governance and programmatic structures and committees.
• Lead and plan regular evaluations of Humanitarian Assistance interventions ensuring learnings are incorporated in current and future responses and where necessary influence organisational strategy and policy.
• Convene and coordinate crisis response calls with relevant staff and ensure support for initial emergency response needs.
• In close Coordination with Regional Directors and Program Stream Heads work to increase support for implementing partners and Country Teams capacity to respond to Humanitarian Crises
• Carry out support and oversight visits to major responses to identify capacity support needs and advocacy priorities.
• Ensure the oversight of Humanitarian and Emergencies Data Collection, reporting and MERL and that it is harmonised with the rest of the organisation and meets the standards required by our Donors.
• Work with other stream leads and direct reports to strengthen our programmatic support systems and collaboration.
Resource Development and Mobilisation (25%)
• Ensure continued Collaboration with World Renew’s Fundraising and Marketing teams to launch timely donor appeals, engagements, and campaigns.
• In coordination with the International Disaster Response Director and Program Managers oversee the allocation and distribution of CFGB funding and equity.
• Oversee the management of financial and related resources to ensure they are used effectively to maximise impact. Review finance reports, authorisations, finance reviews and budgets in collaboration with the CPIO (Chief Program and Impact Officer,) and CFIO (Chief Finance and Investment Officer).
• Expand and strategically diversify World Renew’s Humanitarian Donor Base with a particular focus on obtaining support for World Renew responses from institutional donors.
• Ensure that all our Humanitarian Response interventions are adequately resourced.
Other Responsibilities (20%)
• Ensure that World Renew’s humanitarian work is responsive to and considers the evolving humanitarian context, using evidence informed approaches and supporting a culture of innovation, learning and agility.
• Promote accountability in alignment with World Renew’s “approaches” in our impact framework and with World Renew’s external commitments to key standards and agreements such as CHS, SPHERE, the Grand Bargain and our commitment to anti racism, inclusivity, and diversity.
• Ensure our Humanitarian Responses and initiatives utilise appropriate technological advancements.
• Stay abreast and be able to brief leadership of emerging and evolving events, trends, policies and standards in the Humanitarian sector and the implications of these for World Renew and our Partners.
• When required sit on Crisis Monitoring Committees and speak into these spaces with authority and well-founded risk analysis.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for the supervisory oversight and accountability of all Humanitarian and Emergencies teams and volunteers and is responsible for ensuring team development and empowering team members to attain high performance. Specifically, this position directs staff, provides performance feedback, and oversees the performance of team members who have varying degrees of supervisory authority and administrative and programmatic responsibilities.
Experience/technical Skills:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Able to respect and support the mission, vision, and values of World Renew
• Active engagement in local Christian community and able to sign World Renew’s Statement of Faith
• Demonstrated commitment to Christ and be able to recognize this position as one that contributes to the work of His Kingdom
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to and promote a work and service environment (locally and in the communities that we serve) that values diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging.
• Integrate Christian Faith and Biblical Worldview into the holistic programming using World Renew’s Theory of Change[AV1]
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to build interpersonal and inter-team trust
• A minimum of 10 years' experience leading humanitarian response design, management, and related advocacy, fundraising and coordination with demonstrated experience in humanitarian response planning, budgeting, and fiscal management.
• A Strong understanding of humanitarian work from “on site” experience including multi sectoral responses to natural disasters, conflict, and protracted crises.
• Demonstrated experience in working across multiple regions, especially those with high Humanitarian Needs like East and West Africa, Southern Europe, and the Middle East
• Demonstrated experience in leading and coordinating diverse humanitarian strategies including the Humanitarian Nexus and being able to demonstrate how humanitarian work contributes to longer-term recovery.
• Proven record of accomplishment of speedy action and coordination for at scale, high quality, and local partner led and gendered humanitarian responses.
• Demonstrated experience in upholding accountability to affected populations and the critical importance of safeguarding and gender transformative programming.
• Strong experience, with a proven record of accomplishment of funding through institutional donors and the launching of appeals.
• Experience in engaging high-level stakeholders and networking in forums in the Humanitarian System.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an understanding of media engagement.
• A collaborative team player and manager with strong facilitation, negotiation, active listening, decision-making/problem-solving skills and able to develop team skills in others.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex environments and act with limited direction
• Ability to work effectively in fast paced and challenging environments, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to be deployed at short notice and to travel extensively (exceeding 40%) including in high-risk contexts.
• Demonstrated commitment to the success of the whole organization, not just the team
• Competence in technology including the Microsoft Environment and various Data and Program Management programs.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Master’s degree in a related field required
• Other qualifications in relation to Humanitarian Assistance Principles and related topics would be a significant advantage.
• A Minimum of 15 years of Humanitarian Assistance experience across multiple cross-cultural contexts is required.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in supervision and management
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Must be fluent in English and able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, especially report writing
• Ability to communicate in French and/or Spanish is a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described in this position description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The travel expectations for this role are significant and will include travel to areas of disaster and humanitarian crisis that may result in exposure to additional threats to health and safety.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described in this position description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will travel to and in disaster areas; this may result in additional threats to health and safety.
With World Renew's commitment to Core Humanitarian Standard and Safeguarding responsibilities, as part of the recruitment process, a successful candidate can expect to go through a thorough background check
How to apply
Please use the link - https://world-renew.breezy.hr/p/320e049aadfc-head-of-humanitarian-and-emergency-affairs/apply Show more details...
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posted_at: 1 month agoschedule_type: Full-time
The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health... statewide, nationally, and internationally.
FELLOWSHIP
The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health... statewide, nationally, and internationally.
FELLOWSHIP TITLE: Humanitarian Assistance Fellow
HOST ORGANIZATION: Global Communities
LOCATION: Hybrid (remote and in-person) in Silver Spring, MD
DURATION: Two-year fellowship program
EMPLOYMENT: Year 1- Placed at Global Communities as a PHI employee; Year 2-Employed by Global Communities.
TRAVEL: May vary between 3-8 weeks in Year 1 with PHI and possibly longer in Year 2 with host organization.
WAGE: Full pay range for this position: $21.07 to $29.13 per hour. The wage for this position is $24.04 per hour.
Fellowship Opportunity Description
Introduction:
Generation Next Humanitarian fellowship is seeking Minority Serving Institution (MSI) graduates to become the next generation of humanitarian professionals.
More about humanitarian assistance: https://youtu.be/W2ITDOBQiTI.
This two-year Fellowship aims to create a unique avenue for graduates of Minority Serving Institutions to enter the humanitarian field and develop the skills and the networks necessary to establish a long-lasting career.
The Fellow will be placed at Global Communities a major international development organization based in the U.S, with a strong humanitarian assistance portfolio. They will participate in a rotational structure that supports their foundational understanding of the humanitarian sector by being exposed to both the operational/support functions and the technical sub-fields that comprise the profession. Within these rotations, the fellow will develop a core set of technical and professional skills needed to pursue a career in humanitarian assistance.
The Fellow will have an opportunity to develop, learn and explore the humanitarian sector while working with the sector’s leading organizations. Fellows will learn firsthand while exploring the full gamut of departmental functions and considerations as it relates to humanitarian assistance programs (donor strategy, policy, fund administration, international humanitarian protocols, humanitarian finance, program design, and proposal development) and have the opportunity to learn and develop in one of the humanitarian sectors of intervention (e.g., Food Security, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter and Settlements, Emergency Response, and Nutrition). Fellows will also participate in research, analysis, report writing, and other duties related to Humanitarian Assistance programming while developing their understanding of the humanitarian sector and related competencies.
Reporting structure:
The Humanitarian Assistance Fellow will receive technical and professional direction from a host organization representative, who will serve as their Onsite Representative. In addition, the Fellow will be coached, trained, and supported by industry experts providing career and technical guidance.
Essential Duties and Outcomes:
The Fellow supports the successful completion of humanitarian related program activities for the team under guidance from a senior level staff within a variety of technical and support functions. Other activities may be identified based on the strengths and interests of the Fellow.
Outcome 1: Develop foundational skills in humanitarian assistance support departments:
• Support teams in the design and development of donor proposals
• Support country teams and the organization in identifying and analyzing new funding opportunities
• Support humanitarian finance, emergency preparedness, monitoring and evaluation, procurement, and operations departments in the development of standard operating procedures, training, information gathering, research and analysis
Outcome 2: Develop technical humanitarian assistance programming skills through rotations within humanitarian sectors of intervention:
• Support program start up, implementation, and close out, while learning key donor requirements
• Assist with coordination and submission of program deliverables
• Write/update content for background briefs, talking points, fact sheets, and communications materials
• Support country and technical teams in research, reporting and coordination
• Contribute to information gathering, research, and analysis
• Represent host organization in Humanitarian working groups discussions and share findings
• Participate in donor and international community fora, learning events, and content specific meetings
Outcome 3: Develop humanitarian assistance field experience:
• Develop skills in backstopping program teams and providing implementation support to in-country teams
• Collaborate with field teams to create data dashboards or other communication briefers that showcase program achievements and results
• Travel and support in-country teams as needed
Perform other duties as assigned.
LEARNING OUTCOME
At the end of the fellowship, the Fellow will develop a presentation that reflects their new skills and knowledge that contributes to the organization’s humanitarian efforts, showing their ability to be reflective, coordinate with colleagues and analyze complex situations to be presented at the annual symposium.
In addition, at the end of the program, they will:
• Develop an understanding of the range of career paths and technical areas (sectors of intervention) within humanitarian assistance
• Develop an understanding of the humanitarian architecture, systems and processes
• Identify and leverage a broad network of peers and mentors within the humanitarian assistance field to enhance peer support learning and professional development
• Develop or strengthen leadership, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Develop or strengthen technical knowledge of specific humanitarian assistance sectors based on Organizational core competencies, project management, knowledge management, business development and monitoring and evaluation
Fellowship Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from a federally recognized minority serving institution with no more than 2 years post-graduation
• At least one year of combined experience to include volunteering at civic, social or non-profit organizations, internships, research projects, and school projects among others
Other Qualifications
• Demonstrate collaborative interpersonal skills to work across a variety of cultures and also with remote team members
• Strong oral communications and written skills
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally
• Must be able to pass a background check required for this position
• Potential candidates may need to successfully complete assessments and provide a writing sample as part of the job requirements
• Prospective candidates must be able to relocate if they are not currently residing in the vicinity of the position before the start of this position
• US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
Additional Skills (preferred)
• Proficiency in Spanish language is strongly preferred
Additional Information
The Fellow will be placed at Global Communities for the full two years of the Fellowship. They will be employed by PHI and eligible for their benefits during Year 1 and will be employed by Global Communities and eligible for their benefits during Year 2.
You can find information and benefits about the organization by following this link: Global Communities.
For a list of Minority Serving Institutions follow this link: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite-minorityinst-list-tab.html.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Select the organizations you would like to be placed and apply. Applications to multiple organizations are welcome
• Submit an updated resume demonstrating work history including school projects, volunteer, internship work etc
• Submit a 500-word essay on ‘Your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to your field of study and future goals.’ This essay should be included on your resume as an additional page
PHI WORKFORCE MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
Per the PHI Workforce Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is a condition of employment for all domestic based employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they are granted a reasonable accommodation under applicable law.
New hires need to provide proof of full vaccination prior to their start date or apply for an exemption/accommodation within three business days after their start date. Depending on the circumstances, new hires who do not comply with this Policy, or who cannot be reasonably accommodated, will either have their employment suspended or terminated. Candidates who are non-compliant will have their offers rescinded.
This position described in this announcement falls under a contract with the Federal Government, and therefore is subject to the provisions put forward in OMB Circular A-76 which prohibit contractors from performing inherently governmental functions. Specifically, employees placed in agency positions will not perform inherently governmental functions, nor supervise any personnel other than the contractor’s own staff, nor make final decisions or sign documents that commit the U.S. Government
EEO STATEMENT
The Public Health Institute is committed to a policy that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and to make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment opportunity. To this end, the PHI will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are offered employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to these characteristics.
For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
ADA STATEMENT
The Public Health Institute is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Recruitment Team at least 48 hours in advance at Recruitment@phi.org.
To apply for any position, you must create an account on the Public Health Institute’s job application site. After creating your account, you may search the open positions and apply for the specific position that interests you. Please note, mailed and emailed applications will not be accepted.
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FELLOWSHIP TITLE: Humanitarian Assistance Fellow
HOST ORGANIZATION: Global Communities
LOCATION: Hybrid (remote and in-person) in Silver Spring, MD
DURATION: Two-year fellowship program
EMPLOYMENT: Year 1- Placed at Global Communities as a PHI employee; Year 2-Employed by Global Communities.
TRAVEL: May vary between 3-8 weeks in Year 1 with PHI and possibly longer in Year 2 with host organization.
WAGE: Full pay range for this position: $21.07 to $29.13 per hour. The wage for this position is $24.04 per hour.
Fellowship Opportunity Description
Introduction:
Generation Next Humanitarian fellowship is seeking Minority Serving Institution (MSI) graduates to become the next generation of humanitarian professionals.
More about humanitarian assistance: https://youtu.be/W2ITDOBQiTI.
This two-year Fellowship aims to create a unique avenue for graduates of Minority Serving Institutions to enter the humanitarian field and develop the skills and the networks necessary to establish a long-lasting career.
The Fellow will be placed at Global Communities a major international development organization based in the U.S, with a strong humanitarian assistance portfolio. They will participate in a rotational structure that supports their foundational understanding of the humanitarian sector by being exposed to both the operational/support functions and the technical sub-fields that comprise the profession. Within these rotations, the fellow will develop a core set of technical and professional skills needed to pursue a career in humanitarian assistance.
The Fellow will have an opportunity to develop, learn and explore the humanitarian sector while working with the sector’s leading organizations. Fellows will learn firsthand while exploring the full gamut of departmental functions and considerations as it relates to humanitarian assistance programs (donor strategy, policy, fund administration, international humanitarian protocols, humanitarian finance, program design, and proposal development) and have the opportunity to learn and develop in one of the humanitarian sectors of intervention (e.g., Food Security, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter and Settlements, Emergency Response, and Nutrition). Fellows will also participate in research, analysis, report writing, and other duties related to Humanitarian Assistance programming while developing their understanding of the humanitarian sector and related competencies.
Reporting structure:
The Humanitarian Assistance Fellow will receive technical and professional direction from a host organization representative, who will serve as their Onsite Representative. In addition, the Fellow will be coached, trained, and supported by industry experts providing career and technical guidance.
Essential Duties and Outcomes:
The Fellow supports the successful completion of humanitarian related program activities for the team under guidance from a senior level staff within a variety of technical and support functions. Other activities may be identified based on the strengths and interests of the Fellow.
Outcome 1: Develop foundational skills in humanitarian assistance support departments:
• Support teams in the design and development of donor proposals
• Support country teams and the organization in identifying and analyzing new funding opportunities
• Support humanitarian finance, emergency preparedness, monitoring and evaluation, procurement, and operations departments in the development of standard operating procedures, training, information gathering, research and analysis
Outcome 2: Develop technical humanitarian assistance programming skills through rotations within humanitarian sectors of intervention:
• Support program start up, implementation, and close out, while learning key donor requirements
• Assist with coordination and submission of program deliverables
• Write/update content for background briefs, talking points, fact sheets, and communications materials
• Support country and technical teams in research, reporting and coordination
• Contribute to information gathering, research, and analysis
• Represent host organization in Humanitarian working groups discussions and share findings
• Participate in donor and international community fora, learning events, and content specific meetings
Outcome 3: Develop humanitarian assistance field experience:
• Develop skills in backstopping program teams and providing implementation support to in-country teams
• Collaborate with field teams to create data dashboards or other communication briefers that showcase program achievements and results
• Travel and support in-country teams as needed
Perform other duties as assigned.
LEARNING OUTCOME
At the end of the fellowship, the Fellow will develop a presentation that reflects their new skills and knowledge that contributes to the organization’s humanitarian efforts, showing their ability to be reflective, coordinate with colleagues and analyze complex situations to be presented at the annual symposium.
In addition, at the end of the program, they will:
• Develop an understanding of the range of career paths and technical areas (sectors of intervention) within humanitarian assistance
• Develop an understanding of the humanitarian architecture, systems and processes
• Identify and leverage a broad network of peers and mentors within the humanitarian assistance field to enhance peer support learning and professional development
• Develop or strengthen leadership, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Develop or strengthen technical knowledge of specific humanitarian assistance sectors based on Organizational core competencies, project management, knowledge management, business development and monitoring and evaluation
Fellowship Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from a federally recognized minority serving institution with no more than 2 years post-graduation
• At least one year of combined experience to include volunteering at civic, social or non-profit organizations, internships, research projects, and school projects among others
Other Qualifications
• Demonstrate collaborative interpersonal skills to work across a variety of cultures and also with remote team members
• Strong oral communications and written skills
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally
• Must be able to pass a background check required for this position
• Potential candidates may need to successfully complete assessments and provide a writing sample as part of the job requirements
• Prospective candidates must be able to relocate if they are not currently residing in the vicinity of the position before the start of this position
• US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
Additional Skills (preferred)
• Proficiency in Spanish language is strongly preferred
Additional Information
The Fellow will be placed at Global Communities for the full two years of the Fellowship. They will be employed by PHI and eligible for their benefits during Year 1 and will be employed by Global Communities and eligible for their benefits during Year 2.
You can find information and benefits about the organization by following this link: Global Communities.
For a list of Minority Serving Institutions follow this link: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite-minorityinst-list-tab.html.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Select the organizations you would like to be placed and apply. Applications to multiple organizations are welcome
• Submit an updated resume demonstrating work history including school projects, volunteer, internship work etc
• Submit a 500-word essay on ‘Your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to your field of study and future goals.’ This essay should be included on your resume as an additional page
PHI WORKFORCE MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
Per the PHI Workforce Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is a condition of employment for all domestic based employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they are granted a reasonable accommodation under applicable law.
New hires need to provide proof of full vaccination prior to their start date or apply for an exemption/accommodation within three business days after their start date. Depending on the circumstances, new hires who do not comply with this Policy, or who cannot be reasonably accommodated, will either have their employment suspended or terminated. Candidates who are non-compliant will have their offers rescinded.
This position described in this announcement falls under a contract with the Federal Government, and therefore is subject to the provisions put forward in OMB Circular A-76 which prohibit contractors from performing inherently governmental functions. Specifically, employees placed in agency positions will not perform inherently governmental functions, nor supervise any personnel other than the contractor’s own staff, nor make final decisions or sign documents that commit the U.S. Government
EEO STATEMENT
The Public Health Institute is committed to a policy that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and to make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment opportunity. To this end, the PHI will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are offered employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to these characteristics.
For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
ADA STATEMENT
The Public Health Institute is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Recruitment Team at least 48 hours in advance at Recruitment@phi.org.
To apply for any position, you must create an account on the Public Health Institute’s job application site. After creating your account, you may search the open positions and apply for the specific position that interests you. Please note, mailed and emailed applications will not be accepted.
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posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-time and Contractor
The US Department of Defense Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DM) is based in Honolulu, Hawaii with a global mission to build crisis response capacity, enhance coordination and collaboration, and strengthens relationships in the field of international humanitarian assistance and humanitarian civil-military coordination. The Center works closely with a... diverse group of governmental and non-governmental
The US Department of Defense Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DM) is based in Honolulu, Hawaii with a global mission to build crisis response capacity, enhance coordination and collaboration, and strengthens relationships in the field of international humanitarian assistance and humanitarian civil-military coordination. The Center works closely with a... diverse group of governmental and non-governmental actors to enhance the militaries and civilian government agencies' understanding of their role in supporting humanitarian action in natural and man-made disasters.
The incumbent will act as a subject matter expert on humanitarian operations and civil-military coordination in natural disasters and situations of armed conflict. Program activities will include conducting civil-military training courses, multinational and bilateral conferences, workshops, and exercises.
The applicant will deliver high-quality training instruction and presentations to military and civilian organizations. This will include presenting modules for both the Humanitarian Assistance Response Training (HART) Disaster and Conflict courses. Both are operational-level training courses focused on applying the military planning and decision–making process to the unique humanitarian circumstances during both Foreign Humanitarian Assistance (FHA) operations following natural disasters and dealing with civilian impacts during conflict. The course programs utilize theory grounded by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) joint doctrine, guidance from the U.S. Agency for International Development Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, (USAID BHA) and generally accepted international norms on humanitarian assistance and civil-military coordination. The position requires development and presentation of modules, case studies, small group practical applications, and role-playing exercises that enhance lectures by civilian and military subject matter experts. The applicant will also lead or assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of multinational military exercises and civil-military security cooperation workshops when needed. Program activities will include conducting civil-military training courses, multinational and bilateral conferences, workshops, and exercises. The position requires the applicant to have awareness, understanding, and skills that help DoD, partner militaries, interagency, and international organizations plan for and execute foreign disaster response (FDR) missions.
International and domestic travel is approximately 35%. Position is a full-time position with benefits located on Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Provide relevant expertise on humanitarian assistance and civil-military coordination in a wide range of military operations to civilian and military organizations (workshops, conferences, training courses, and exercises).
• Deliver high-quality training instruction and presentations to military and civilian organizations for the HART Program.
• Support development of training curriculum to meet identified training gaps and requirements; review and provide recommendations regarding content.
• Contribute to operational case studies and the collection of good practices in regard to humanitarian assistance and civil-military coordination; assist in capturing lessons learned and best practices from real-world operations.
• Advise or establish an information exchange with military forces and other audiences on humanitarian themes.
• Draft analysis, planning documents, after-action reviews, reports and other professional white papers and articles as required.
• Prepare, or provide substantive input in the preparation of, policy, position papers, and reports on civil military coordination, humanitarian access and negotiations, and other critical concerns emerging in humanitarian crises.
• Design, organize and/or participate in relevant international, regional or local conferences or events on humanitarian themes and/or civil military coordination.
• Cultivate existing and new relationships and partnerships and identify opportunities for collaboration with new stakeholders relevant to the mission, including International Military Forces, UN and NGO agencies, civil military coordination personnel and any other relevant stakeholders.
• Understand, monitor, and remain current on geo-political developments impacting humanitarian crises globally, with a primary focus on the Asia-Pacific region including but not limited to disaster response, complex emergencies, humanitarian notification mechanisms, and protection of civilians considerations.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and others from different backgrounds.
• Support cross-branch CFE-DM initiatives and projects as required.
• Expect 35% of travel in support of the mission.
Position Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Provide relevant expertise on humanitarian assistance and civil-military coordination in a wide range of military operations to civilian and military organizations (workshops, conferences, training courses, and exercises).
• Deliver high-quality training instruction and presentations to military and civilian organizations for the HART Program.
• Support development of training curriculum to meet identified training gaps and requirements; review and provide recommendations regarding content.
• Contribute to operational case studies and the collection of good practices in regard to humanitarian assistance and civil-military coordination; assist in capturing lessons learned and best practices from real-world operations.
• Advise or establish an information exchange with military forces and other audiences on humanitarian themes.
• Draft analysis, planning documents, after-action reviews, reports and other professional white papers and articles as required.
• Prepare, or provide substantive input in the preparation of, policy, position papers, and reports on civil military coordination, humanitarian access and negotiations, and other critical concerns emerging in humanitarian crises.
• Design, organize and/or participate in relevant international, regional or local conferences or events on humanitarian themes and/or civil military coordination.
• Cultivate existing and new relationships and partnerships and identify opportunities for collaboration with new stakeholders relevant to the mission, including International Military Forces, UN and NGO agencies, civil military coordination personnel and any other relevant stakeholders.
• Understand, monitor, and remain current on geo-political developments impacting humanitarian crises globally, with a primary focus on the Asia-Pacific region including but not limited to disaster response, complex emergencies, humanitarian notification mechanisms, and protection of civilians considerations.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and others from different backgrounds.
• Support cross-branch CFE-DM initiatives and projects as required.
• Expect 35% of travel in support of the mission.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
• Masters preferred.
Minimum Job Requirements:
• Knowledge of international norms and standards governing humanitarian access and civil-military coordination in international humanitarian response and familiarity with challenges in their implementation.
• Experience in military exercises with humanitarian assistance planning and execution, and U.S. interagency coordination and collaboration.
• Experience in developing, delivering, and evaluating presentations for military and/or civilian audiences.
• Experience advising and briefing senior leaders in military and/or civilian organizations.
• Experience working with any of the following: United Nations agencies, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), ICRC and/or IFRC, and/or donor agencies in natural disasters and/or situations of armed conflict desired.
• Experience conducting and/or supporting humanitarian assistance and civil-military coordination in responses to humanitarian crises desired.
• N. Humanitarian Civil-Military Coordination (UN-CMCoord) background desired.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English Language fluently.
• Strong organizational, writing and speaking skills.
• Experience with and comfort with public speaking, presentation, and facilitating groups.
• Familiarity with the Asia-Pacific geopolitical security environment.
• Experience working with US Country Teams and Diplomatic Missions desired.
• S. Citizenship is required, and the successful candidate must be able to obtain a SECRET level clearance.
Physical Requirements:
• Must Be Physically Able to Travel
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The incumbent will act as a subject matter expert on humanitarian operations and civil-military coordination in natural disasters and situations of armed conflict. Program activities will include conducting civil-military training courses, multinational and bilateral conferences, workshops, and exercises.
The applicant will deliver high-quality training instruction and presentations to military and civilian organizations. This will include presenting modules for both the Humanitarian Assistance Response Training (HART) Disaster and Conflict courses. Both are operational-level training courses focused on applying the military planning and decision–making process to the unique humanitarian circumstances during both Foreign Humanitarian Assistance (FHA) operations following natural disasters and dealing with civilian impacts during conflict. The course programs utilize theory grounded by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) joint doctrine, guidance from the U.S. Agency for International Development Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, (USAID BHA) and generally accepted international norms on humanitarian assistance and civil-military coordination. The position requires development and presentation of modules, case studies, small group practical applications, and role-playing exercises that enhance lectures by civilian and military subject matter experts. The applicant will also lead or assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of multinational military exercises and civil-military security cooperation workshops when needed. Program activities will include conducting civil-military training courses, multinational and bilateral conferences, workshops, and exercises. The position requires the applicant to have awareness, understanding, and skills that help DoD, partner militaries, interagency, and international organizations plan for and execute foreign disaster response (FDR) missions.
International and domestic travel is approximately 35%. Position is a full-time position with benefits located on Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Provide relevant expertise on humanitarian assistance and civil-military coordination in a wide range of military operations to civilian and military organizations (workshops, conferences, training courses, and exercises).
• Deliver high-quality training instruction and presentations to military and civilian organizations for the HART Program.
• Support development of training curriculum to meet identified training gaps and requirements; review and provide recommendations regarding content.
• Contribute to operational case studies and the collection of good practices in regard to humanitarian assistance and civil-military coordination; assist in capturing lessons learned and best practices from real-world operations.
• Advise or establish an information exchange with military forces and other audiences on humanitarian themes.
• Draft analysis, planning documents, after-action reviews, reports and other professional white papers and articles as required.
• Prepare, or provide substantive input in the preparation of, policy, position papers, and reports on civil military coordination, humanitarian access and negotiations, and other critical concerns emerging in humanitarian crises.
• Design, organize and/or participate in relevant international, regional or local conferences or events on humanitarian themes and/or civil military coordination.
• Cultivate existing and new relationships and partnerships and identify opportunities for collaboration with new stakeholders relevant to the mission, including International Military Forces, UN and NGO agencies, civil military coordination personnel and any other relevant stakeholders.
• Understand, monitor, and remain current on geo-political developments impacting humanitarian crises globally, with a primary focus on the Asia-Pacific region including but not limited to disaster response, complex emergencies, humanitarian notification mechanisms, and protection of civilians considerations.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and others from different backgrounds.
• Support cross-branch CFE-DM initiatives and projects as required.
• Expect 35% of travel in support of the mission.
Position Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Provide relevant expertise on humanitarian assistance and civil-military coordination in a wide range of military operations to civilian and military organizations (workshops, conferences, training courses, and exercises).
• Deliver high-quality training instruction and presentations to military and civilian organizations for the HART Program.
• Support development of training curriculum to meet identified training gaps and requirements; review and provide recommendations regarding content.
• Contribute to operational case studies and the collection of good practices in regard to humanitarian assistance and civil-military coordination; assist in capturing lessons learned and best practices from real-world operations.
• Advise or establish an information exchange with military forces and other audiences on humanitarian themes.
• Draft analysis, planning documents, after-action reviews, reports and other professional white papers and articles as required.
• Prepare, or provide substantive input in the preparation of, policy, position papers, and reports on civil military coordination, humanitarian access and negotiations, and other critical concerns emerging in humanitarian crises.
• Design, organize and/or participate in relevant international, regional or local conferences or events on humanitarian themes and/or civil military coordination.
• Cultivate existing and new relationships and partnerships and identify opportunities for collaboration with new stakeholders relevant to the mission, including International Military Forces, UN and NGO agencies, civil military coordination personnel and any other relevant stakeholders.
• Understand, monitor, and remain current on geo-political developments impacting humanitarian crises globally, with a primary focus on the Asia-Pacific region including but not limited to disaster response, complex emergencies, humanitarian notification mechanisms, and protection of civilians considerations.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and others from different backgrounds.
• Support cross-branch CFE-DM initiatives and projects as required.
• Expect 35% of travel in support of the mission.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
• Masters preferred.
Minimum Job Requirements:
• Knowledge of international norms and standards governing humanitarian access and civil-military coordination in international humanitarian response and familiarity with challenges in their implementation.
• Experience in military exercises with humanitarian assistance planning and execution, and U.S. interagency coordination and collaboration.
• Experience in developing, delivering, and evaluating presentations for military and/or civilian audiences.
• Experience advising and briefing senior leaders in military and/or civilian organizations.
• Experience working with any of the following: United Nations agencies, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), ICRC and/or IFRC, and/or donor agencies in natural disasters and/or situations of armed conflict desired.
• Experience conducting and/or supporting humanitarian assistance and civil-military coordination in responses to humanitarian crises desired.
• N. Humanitarian Civil-Military Coordination (UN-CMCoord) background desired.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English Language fluently.
• Strong organizational, writing and speaking skills.
• Experience with and comfort with public speaking, presentation, and facilitating groups.
• Familiarity with the Asia-Pacific geopolitical security environment.
• Experience working with US Country Teams and Diplomatic Missions desired.
• S. Citizenship is required, and the successful candidate must be able to obtain a SECRET level clearance.
Physical Requirements:
• Must Be Physically Able to Travel
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posted_at: 18 days agoschedule_type: Full-time and Contractor
Team Credence is a multi-company partnership proudly led by , an industry leading government contractor with a longstanding commitment to USAID and its global health and humanitarian missions. In concert with our small business partners— (8(a), EDWOSB), (MOSB), (WO), and (SB)—Team Credence operates as one team, bringing together exceptional USAID institutional support experience, technical... leadership, and an unmatched commitment to BHA and
Team Credence is a multi-company partnership proudly led by , an industry leading government contractor with a longstanding commitment to USAID and its global health and humanitarian missions. In concert with our small business partners— (8(a), EDWOSB), (MOSB), (WO), and (SB)—Team Credence operates as one team, bringing together exceptional USAID institutional support experience, technical... leadership, and an unmatched commitment to BHA and its mission.
USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) is the lead federal coordinator for international disaster assistance. USAID/BHA provides and coordinates U.S. Government (USG) international humanitarian assistance to save lives, alleviate human suffering, and reduce the physical, social, and economic impact of rapid and slow-onset disasters by supporting at-risk populations to build stable foundations to withstand humanitarian shocks and stresses. Team Credence, through the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance Support Contract (BHASC), provides operational and administrative support to provide and coordinate humanitarian assistance and maintain 24/7 response capability.
The USAID/BHA Office of Global Policy, Partnerships, Programs and Communications (G3PC) serves as the principal focal point for humanitarian policy development, engagement, and institutional relationships with international organizations and other donor governments, among other areas of focus.
The Humanitarian Coordination and Readiness Specialist is an integral part of G3PC’s Response Coordination and Readiness (RCR) Team, which supports the G3PC office’s readiness, resources, and operational capacity to deliver lifesaving assistance and to ensure effective coordination during a response, including by serving on USAID/BHA response teams and backstopping Coordination positions as needed. Day-to-day work assignments and oversight will be provided by the RCR Team Lead, with additional guidance from office and division leadership. Formal supervisory and evaluation functions are performed by a BHASC Performance & Development Manager.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work as part of the RCR Team under the direction of the Team Lead and/or Division Chief.
• Serve as an Outreach Coordinator or other role supporting the humanitarian coordination needs of USAID/BHA Response Management Teams (RMTs) in Washington, D.C., and/or field-based Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) as needed.
• Support the management of G3PC’s on-call roster and fulfill the office’s Responsible Unit (RU) duties, including routing response nominations via USAID/BHA’s Personnel, Experience, Training, Equipment and Readiness (PETER) system; and supporting/tracking Position Task Book (PTB) implementation.
• Monitor the availability, training needs, PTBs, and other qualifications of G3PC staff and make recommendations to fill various DART and RMT positions, particularly within the Coordination section.
• Draft and share regular updates on the office’s readiness posture, including priority notes and action items for team, division, and office leadership.
• Support planning processes for temporary staff activations, rotations, and details.
• Support planning for DART and RMT structures, including serving as a staffing resource to G3PC and other BHA stakeholders for operational and contingency requirements.
• Working closely with RMTs/DARTs and other USAID/BHA teams to ensure G3PC is following guidelines related to bureau recruitment processes and response staffing needs.
• Coordinate the response-related outreach, training, guidance, backstopping, performance evaluation, and mentorship efforts of the RCR team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement process improvements.
• Coordinate with, and support as needed, other divisions and teams within G3PC, with an aim to better understand the office’s broader strategic engagements, policy considerations, and programmatic workstreams, including as it relates to USAID/BHA response.
• Coordinate with other offices within BHA to ensure a streamlined approach to responses and effective use of Coordination staffing positions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Preferred: Education and Experience: At least 2 years of directly related experience with a Master’s degree, 3 years of directly related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6 years of directly related experience without a degree.
• Minimum: BS 2+ Years, MS 0+, or HS 6+
• A detailed understanding of the international humanitarian assistance environment, operations, related policies, regulations, and inter-relationships among the USG, donor and other international organizations is preferred.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience managing human resources, staffing and/or project operations, including experience supporting senior- and mid-level managers, preferably in a government environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Secret clearance for the duration of your employment.
Other Qualifications and Requirements
• Possess excellent judgment and reliability;
• Have strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail;
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite;
• Be able to multi-task and work under deadlines in a fast-paced and collaborative environment;
• Be capable of prioritizing tasks and follow up on actions without prompting;
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances; and
• Be willing to go the extra mile and participate as an active team member who assists other team members as necessary.
• Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
• Hybrid work environment (in-person with the ability to telework);
• Lifting in excess of 25 lbs, standing for long periods of time, traveling across base regularly, transporting equipment, etc).
Team Credence Values and Core Performance Competencies
• Accountability: Takes ownership of work responsibilities and holds high standards. Keeps commitments and takes appropriate actions to meet obligations. Pursues efficiency and effectiveness and adheres to organization policies and procedures.
• Collegiality: Recognizes that everyone at BHA and USAID unites in a common purpose and respects each other's abilities to work toward that purpose. Treat others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Adheres to organization philosophies on culture, diversity, and inclusiveness.
• Capability: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues professional development aligned with organizational role, contribution, and goals. Proactively shares knowledge with others to foster learning across the organization.
Full pay range for this position is $95,000.00 to $102,000.00 per year, with the starting wage determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability Show more details...
USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) is the lead federal coordinator for international disaster assistance. USAID/BHA provides and coordinates U.S. Government (USG) international humanitarian assistance to save lives, alleviate human suffering, and reduce the physical, social, and economic impact of rapid and slow-onset disasters by supporting at-risk populations to build stable foundations to withstand humanitarian shocks and stresses. Team Credence, through the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance Support Contract (BHASC), provides operational and administrative support to provide and coordinate humanitarian assistance and maintain 24/7 response capability.
The USAID/BHA Office of Global Policy, Partnerships, Programs and Communications (G3PC) serves as the principal focal point for humanitarian policy development, engagement, and institutional relationships with international organizations and other donor governments, among other areas of focus.
The Humanitarian Coordination and Readiness Specialist is an integral part of G3PC’s Response Coordination and Readiness (RCR) Team, which supports the G3PC office’s readiness, resources, and operational capacity to deliver lifesaving assistance and to ensure effective coordination during a response, including by serving on USAID/BHA response teams and backstopping Coordination positions as needed. Day-to-day work assignments and oversight will be provided by the RCR Team Lead, with additional guidance from office and division leadership. Formal supervisory and evaluation functions are performed by a BHASC Performance & Development Manager.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work as part of the RCR Team under the direction of the Team Lead and/or Division Chief.
• Serve as an Outreach Coordinator or other role supporting the humanitarian coordination needs of USAID/BHA Response Management Teams (RMTs) in Washington, D.C., and/or field-based Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) as needed.
• Support the management of G3PC’s on-call roster and fulfill the office’s Responsible Unit (RU) duties, including routing response nominations via USAID/BHA’s Personnel, Experience, Training, Equipment and Readiness (PETER) system; and supporting/tracking Position Task Book (PTB) implementation.
• Monitor the availability, training needs, PTBs, and other qualifications of G3PC staff and make recommendations to fill various DART and RMT positions, particularly within the Coordination section.
• Draft and share regular updates on the office’s readiness posture, including priority notes and action items for team, division, and office leadership.
• Support planning processes for temporary staff activations, rotations, and details.
• Support planning for DART and RMT structures, including serving as a staffing resource to G3PC and other BHA stakeholders for operational and contingency requirements.
• Working closely with RMTs/DARTs and other USAID/BHA teams to ensure G3PC is following guidelines related to bureau recruitment processes and response staffing needs.
• Coordinate the response-related outreach, training, guidance, backstopping, performance evaluation, and mentorship efforts of the RCR team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement process improvements.
• Coordinate with, and support as needed, other divisions and teams within G3PC, with an aim to better understand the office’s broader strategic engagements, policy considerations, and programmatic workstreams, including as it relates to USAID/BHA response.
• Coordinate with other offices within BHA to ensure a streamlined approach to responses and effective use of Coordination staffing positions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Preferred: Education and Experience: At least 2 years of directly related experience with a Master’s degree, 3 years of directly related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6 years of directly related experience without a degree.
• Minimum: BS 2+ Years, MS 0+, or HS 6+
• A detailed understanding of the international humanitarian assistance environment, operations, related policies, regulations, and inter-relationships among the USG, donor and other international organizations is preferred.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience managing human resources, staffing and/or project operations, including experience supporting senior- and mid-level managers, preferably in a government environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Secret clearance for the duration of your employment.
Other Qualifications and Requirements
• Possess excellent judgment and reliability;
• Have strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail;
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite;
• Be able to multi-task and work under deadlines in a fast-paced and collaborative environment;
• Be capable of prioritizing tasks and follow up on actions without prompting;
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances; and
• Be willing to go the extra mile and participate as an active team member who assists other team members as necessary.
• Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
• Hybrid work environment (in-person with the ability to telework);
• Lifting in excess of 25 lbs, standing for long periods of time, traveling across base regularly, transporting equipment, etc).
Team Credence Values and Core Performance Competencies
• Accountability: Takes ownership of work responsibilities and holds high standards. Keeps commitments and takes appropriate actions to meet obligations. Pursues efficiency and effectiveness and adheres to organization policies and procedures.
• Collegiality: Recognizes that everyone at BHA and USAID unites in a common purpose and respects each other's abilities to work toward that purpose. Treat others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Adheres to organization philosophies on culture, diversity, and inclusiveness.
• Capability: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues professional development aligned with organizational role, contribution, and goals. Proactively shares knowledge with others to foster learning across the organization.
Full pay range for this position is $95,000.00 to $102,000.00 per year, with the starting wage determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability Show more details...
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