INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE MANAGER

Diversity is the acknowledgment, promotion and celebration of our differences and similarities. All racial identities, ethnicities, sexes, nationalities, gender identities and expressions, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientations, ages, spiritualities, points of view and socioeconomic statuses can fit in with us. We support individuals from around the world and serve communities affected by disasters with purpose. Response, recovery, resilience and renewal are why we exist. Respect for the value of diversity, inclusion and social justice drives us forward every day. Everyone is welcome.

Position Purpose

A versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that provides community-inspired, volunteer-powered disaster relief. The position is full time and is responsible for leading our international response team. The International Response Manager will help support the Global Response Manager with ongoing projects, development and capacity building opportunities.  This position is totally remote with travel up to 30% of the time.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Global Response Manager
• Roles reporting to position Program Directors and International DART
• Approximate number of reports 1-3

Essential Functions

• Support the Global Response Manager in ongoing projects and planning related to the organization’s capacity for international response.

• Oversee and manage ongoing Disaster Assistance Response Teams for international responses.

• When required, deploy at short notice to lead assessments to disaster impacted regions across the world and help set up new responses and programs, including identifying and connecting with stakeholders, considering Health Safety and Security, managing finance, and hiring a program team.

• Identify training needs for International Response staff and volunteers and aid the Global Response Manager in the development of new tools and training to address these gaps and build capacity, while reviewing lessons learned and updating processes.

• Prepare reports, proposals and project design for projects in response to the needs on the ground.

• Support the Global Response Manager in standardizing all relevant documentation and departmental processes to ensure continuity of international programs, and contribute to the overall objectives of the operations team.

• Directly manage and support program teams in the response phase, providing guidance to the Program Director and working with other departments as needed.

• We understand vaccination is the best way to protect our beneficiaries, community members, staff and volunteers. Therefore, we require all staff members working in in-person environments (including program staff, office staff, team meetings and program visits) to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Subject to applicable guidance, the term fully vaccinated currently refers to when an individual has received all recommended Covid-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.

• Perform other duties as required.

Position Requirements

• Education Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Related Experience At least two years of experience working in a disaster response context, preferably with All Hands and Hearts and in a Program Director role. At least two years of experience in a role with project management responsibilities.
• **Special Competencies/**Certifications Good written and oral communication skills and confident working with Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets. 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.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Home office environment
• Constantly operates computer
• Travel up to 50% of the time
• Living in communal environment while on program

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Typical starting salary is $40,500 - $43,740.   Annual pay increases may be available, up to a salary maximum of $57,500 for U.S. based employees.
• Flexible working hours
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans (US Employees)
• Flex Spending Account (US Employees)
• 401K with safe harbor match for U.S. staff (US Employees)

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.