Program Director

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 the overall management and strategic development of the program to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the projects.Start date April 7, 2025**Reporting Relationships**- **Reports to**Global Recovery Manager- **Roles reporting to position**Project Manager, Operations Manager and Community Coordinator, Health and Safety Officer- **The approximate number of repo**rts**3-5**Essential Functions**- Responsible for the program as a whole- Ensure the overall budget and timeline compliance of the program- Recruit and manage an effective staff team to meet the specific needs of the communities affected by the disaster, in communication with the International Recovery/Response Manager and Director of International Response/Recovery- Support the operations and project teams to deliver their specific operational and project targets within the approved time and budget constraints- Manage a diverse staff team, volunteers and local staff and empower them to carry out their work effectively and efficiently- Oversee the delivery of weekly and fortnightly reporting for all aspects of the program- Continuously develop the strategic direction and scope of the program, in liaison with the International Recovery/Response Manager- With the support of the International Recovery Manager, Project Manager and Operations Manager, develop, implement, and review the program’s Emergency and Evacuation Procedures, and Health, Safety, and Security protocol- Attend Cluster and Working Group Meetings where appropriate and communicate any pertinent information to the International Recovery Manager- Support training and skills development for staff and volunteers. Provide ongoing support to Project Manager in the implementation of Site Supervisor (Trainee) training matrix- Oversee and support the Community Coordinator in developing the scope of community engagement and renewal projects- Responsible for developing an overall budget for the program, including financial forecasting- Reconciling operational and project budgets to meet approved overall program budgets- We have decided to relax the requirement for Covid-19 vaccination for on program staff. While we still strongly recommend Covid-19 vaccination, along with other standard and travel immunizations as recommended by the CDC and WHO, Covid-19 vacation will no longer be required.- Perform other duties as required**Position Requirements**- **Education** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.- **Related Experience**:2+ years experience working in a disaster response context, preferably with All Hands and Hearts. One year of experience in a role with project management responsibilities, including budget tracking and reporting. 2+ years of management experience.- **Special Competencies/Certifications** Must be able to secure and maintain appropriate visas. Excellent written and oral communication skills and confidence working with Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets; and Microsoft Office. The applicant needs to be well organized and have a flexible approach to managing multiple tasks and prioritizing them appropriately. Outstanding leadership and delegation skills. Able to manage a large workload and perform in a fast-paced environment. Must have a sophisticated and developed management style. The familiarity of international humanitarian standards including Sphere and HAP.**Working Conditions and Physical Demands**- Constantly works in outdoor adverse weather conditions- Frequently moves items weighing up to 40 lbs. on work site or on base- Frequently operates construction equipment (table saws, impact drivers, drills, and more)- Frequently operates computer- Frequently ascends/descends ladders and scaffolding- Must be able to remain in a stationary position- Frequent travel- Living in communal environment- High stress situations**Compensation & Benefits**- Room & board- Monthly R&R breaks with allowance- Coverage for emergency medical injury or illness- Visa extension reimbursement- Travel to and from program location- Costs related to COVID-19 entry requirementsAll Hands and Hearts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All quali