PROGRAM DIRECTOR

All Hands and Hearts

Position Purpose

A versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that provides relief to survivors of natural disasters. The position is full-time and responsible for overall management and strategic development of the program to ensure efficient and effective delivery of projects.

Reporting Relationships

  • Reports to Response Manager
  • Roles reporting to position Project Coordinator
  • Approximate number of reports 1-3

Essential Functions

  • Responsible for the successful operation and completion of the program as a whole
  • Ensure overall budget and timeline compliance of the program
  • Onboard and manage an effective staff team to meet the specific needs of the communities
  • Oversee and empower staff and volunteer roles to carry out work effectively and efficiently
  • Support operations team to deliver their specific operational and project targets within approved timeline and budget
  • Maintain, develop, and promote safe working practices including risk assessments, preventative measures to address hazards and threats, contingency plans, and resources to support safe operations, i.e. medical and emergency services
  • Ensure program tracking systems are updated while overseeing delivery of weekly and monthly reporting for all aspects of the program
  • Collaborate with local partners to create partnerships in support of the program
  • Attend Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) meetings and National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) calls where appropriate and communicate information that may affect the organization and our operations to the appropriate manager
  • Provide communications on the programs performance and escalate issues to the appropriate parties
  • We understand vaccination is the best way to protect our beneficiaries, community members, staff and volunteers, therefore we require all of our on program staff members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To be considered for this position you must be fully vaccinated. Subject to applicable guidance, the term fully vaccinated currently refers to when an individual has received either a single-shot vaccine or both doses of a two-shot vaccine, and two weeks have elapsed since the final dose.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Financial Responsibilities

  • Is this position responsible for the operating budget of the associated department? Yes
  • Does this position have any other financial responsibilities? Yes

Position Requirements

  • Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience
  • Related Experience Minimum of two years’ experience working in a disaster response context, preferably with All Hands and Hearts. At least one year of experience with project management responsibilities and budgeting tracking and reporting. Management experience in a professional setting.
  • Special Competencies/Certifications Good written and oral communication skills and confident working with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. Applicants need to be well organized and have a flexible approach to managing multiple tasks and prioritizing them appropriately. The individual is able to manage a large workload and perform in a fast-paced environment.
  • Work Environment/Conditions Communal living environment. High-stress situations.

All Hands and Hearts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

How to apply

Please apply on our website.


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