Relief International
We are currently recruiting a Global Humanitarian Coordinator to join our Programs team, based in either the USA, UK, or any RI country of operation. This is a remote position, where we will consider applicants who are homebased in any RI country of operations.
Note you must have the right to work in your remote home based location and that national terms and conditions apply.
This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks.
About Relief International
Relief International (RI) is a leading nonprofit organization working in 16 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty.
About the opportunity
You will support the global humanitarian director (GHD), and regional and country level emergency focal points (EFP) in the implementation of RI emergency preparedness and response standards, and coordinating and standardizing the efforts. You will work with the GHD in implementing key parts of the departmental work-plan including staying informed on humanitarian crises and responses, supporting the design, implementation and advancement of key Humanitarian program initiatives, as well as general project management and administrative support.
Your role will be key in supporting the humanitarian and emergency responses in RI countries of operation, as well as surveillance and support to anticipate the emergencies, preparedness for response, and supporting the response operations, either remote or through deployment. You will also support the GHD in delivering trainings related to RI standards and other humanitarian initiatives as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on humanitarian department initiatives, including capacity building and training, reporting, and global emergency surveillance
- Monitor emergencies in RI’s operational areas, and potential areas for response
- Ensure country teams regularly report and communicate on ongoing emergency responses
- Maintain request for global emergency funds and support country offices in requests to access seed funding
- Represent RI in chairing Start Fund, InterAction and other forums
- Strategize ways to improve the organization’s approach to monitoring, tracking and reporting on humanitarian emergencies and responses
- Draft presentations, trainings, reports and graphics
- Coordinate logistics for meetings and workshops, designing and analyzing surveys, maintaining action plans and following up with project team members
- Conduct desk research and produce short briefs for Humanitarian Director
- Provide surge capacity, support to field teams, and emergency response support
- There may be a requirement to occasionally travel to the RI office, in the country in which you are based
About you
You will bring the following experience and skills.
- Substantial experience with program management
- Master’s Degree in international development, or related field or equivalent experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational, event-management and program/project management skills
- International or Domestic (US) Program Management & Humanitarian experience
- Ability to travel up to 40-60%, and to fragile environments
- Ability to prepare reports and provide information to management in a timely manner
- Ability to communicate in a clear, positive manner with diverse clients and staff
- Demonstrated research, writing and editing experience.
- Cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
How to apply
To apply for this post, follow the link and click on the “Apply” button
https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=RI&cws=44&rid=1882
- You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter
- The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages long and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
Please apply as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, and may withdraw the position before the job board closing date.
Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
COVID 19: To ensure a safe workplace, RI follows government requirements, and in some locations a mandatory vaccination policy applies. When working or traveling on RI business, all staff, contractors and visitors must follow the rules and entry requirements of the country.
Relief International has a zero-tolerance policy for unlawful harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International is committed to protecting our staff and the communities we work with from abuse and harm including sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment.
All staff are expected to abide by our Code of Conduct.
Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.