Deputy Director, International Field Leadership & Training

Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking a Deputy Director, International Field Leadership & Training. The Deputy Director, International Field Leadership & Training will oversee the management of the international field leadership and medical team cadre, and support disaster response, risk reduction and recovery programming through subject matter expertise. Furthermore, the Deputy Director will oversee the execution of Team Rubicon’s International Training and Selection Course. This will require the ability to exercise extraordinary problem resolution skills and build immediate rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders. The Deputy Director will be responsible for building and managing the availability of international leadership and medical providers, ensuring their ability to rapidly deploy to some of the most challenging environments in the world in less than 24 hours. In collaboration with TR leadership, the Deputy Director will be responsible for the impactful and ethical implementation of the TR EMT-1 and WASH capabilities, collaboration with local leadership and medical infrastructures, and responsible demobilization.

Every day will be a challenge, but every month brings new opportunities for an organization that is quickly becoming a household name in disaster response. This position reports to TR’s Director, International Operations and Crisis Innovation and is remote within the United States.

Duties:

• Oversee the development and management of TR’s international field leadership and medical provider cadre including volunteers & contractors
• Develop an on-call roster of leaders and medical providers capable of deploying globally within 24 hours
• Oversee the execution of TR’s International Training and Selection Course (ITSC) to improve the quantity and quality of TR’s deployable roster
• Provide knowledge management resources for rostered volunteers including pre-deployment briefings, manuals, and policy documentation
• Review security documentation and contribute to TR mission-specific risk assessments
• Conduct post-deployment 1-on-1 debriefs with team members
• Integrate with the International Programs and Program Development team to create new capabilities, support refinement of existing capabilities, and assess outcomes and long-term impact
• Represent Team Rubicon to foreign governments, intergovernmental agencies, the broader I/NGO community, and current/potential donors

Experience and Background:

• 8–12 years of field experience with INGO, UN, or USAID in humanitarian aid, international development, or US or Canadian military; Special Forces or Special Operations community a plus
• Preferred: leadership background in austere or challenging environments, experience in training course development and improvement, or diverse and multi-cultural team building. Medical background highly desired
• Preferred: proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, or French

Job Type:

• Full-time, salary, exempt

Pay Range:

• $83,000 – $111,000 per year

Special Requirements:

• This is a full-time, remote role and the position can be based out of the United States; provides a flexible & non-traditional work schedule (relocation expenses not provided)
• Must meet WHO EMT Vaccination requirements, including COVID-19
• Up to 30% travel, international and domestic

Cultural Principles:

• Mission First, Greyshirt Always: Anyone joining TR must understand that our mission to provide disaster response comes first
• Step into the Arena: TR needs leaders who aren’t afraid to dare to be great
• Everyone Has A Role Know It: Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment and solve problems in the face of ambiguity
• GSD: We are entrepreneurial, resourceful and determined no matter how chaotic the situation
• Change Your Socks: We take care of ourselves and each other so we are best equipped to serve those in greatest need
• Adults Only: Every team member is an adult until proven otherwise
• Your Mother’s A Donor: Every leader must be committed to fiduciary responsibility, transparency and financial stewardship

Perks of the Team:

• Professional development, leadership development and events/conferences
• 100% company-paid health benefits for employees and their dependents
• Matching 401k contributions up to 4%
• Annual 5‐day National Leadership Conference
• Paid time off to volunteer with the non-profit of your choice
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Generous holiday schedule (including a paid week off between winter holidays)
• Holiday parties

Learn more about Team Rubicon:

• Website: TeamRubiconUSA.org
• Facebook: Facebook.com/TeamRubicon
• Twitter: @TeamRubicon