PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Position Purpose

A versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that helps communities recover after disasters and gets children back in school. The position is full-time.

About the role

The position is not available for U.S. citizens.

Essential Functions

• Help Program Development Manager identify and assess potential International Recovery project sites.
• Provide needed data on building codes, common building designs, reported market costs, and potential project and base locations.
• Contribute as needed to creation of Project Approval Summaries for all potential projects in construction queues.
• Support a wider team to identify locations for bases for new programs.
• Contribute as needed to the creation of standard tools and systems required to plan, budget, and hand over International Recovery projects.
• Assist in the creation of strategy, indicators, data collection tools, and data analysis processes for monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of the Program Development team.
• Identify local partners and develop agreements to collaborate with: project implementation, fundraising, technical advice, in-country financial operations, and/or future M&E.
• Share information and plan activities with Partnerships team and existing Program teams (if present in country) to identify local technical resources for advice and assistance, ensure good coordination with local partners, and smooth transition between Programs.
• Ensure appropriate Risk Assessments are completed to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Work with the Project Team to create a Security Plan detailing Standard Operating Procedures and appropriate Contingency Plans to mitigate identified risks and reduce or control the impact of an incident.

Related Experience

• 1+ years experience working for All Hands and Hearts, or another disaster response organization.
• 1+ years experience in building design, construction work planning, and creation of accurate BoQs and Materials Schedules.

Special Competencies/Certifications

• Knowledge of international humanitarian standards including Sphere and HAP.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be confident working with AutoCAD and Microsoft Project (or similar project management software) and with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Well organized and able to manage a large workload and perform in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Civil/ Structural Engineering/ Architecture or equivalent technical related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Typical starting salary is $1,350 - $1,538 USD / month, and up to $1,725 for highly qualified candidates who have previous experience in this role.
• Monthly R&R breaks with allowance
• Coverage for emergency medical injury or illness
• Travel to and from program location
• Visa extension reimbursement