All Hands and Hearts is hiring a
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. This position is full-time and is responsible for community engagement, fostering strong bonds between the community and AHAH on all programs and conducting beneficiary selection as required. This position is also responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of AHAH work by collecting and responding to feedback.
Reporting Relationships
Essential Functions
Engage the community by building and maintaining relationships between the community, staff and volunteers, including organizing community events. Involve and advocate for the community in decisions and provide timely, relevant, and culturally sensitive support as needed
Identify the community, its boundaries, influencers and vulnerable populations through regular activities such as actor mapping
Creating a community committee to ensure appropriate representation of various social groups and vulnerable populations.
Ensure clear communication between All Hands and Hearts and the community
Identify cultural factors (bi-directional) and create appropriate guidelines
Provide transparency to the Community regarding All Hands and Hearts projects and objectives
Manage expectations by clearly communicating All Hands and Hearts processes and methodologies
Ensure communication with the local community and government authorities regarding project milestones, timelines and objectives
Manage communication with neighboring communities to ensure cohesion
Assist Program Development team in the local hiring procedures and beneficiary support
Facilitate renewal activities in line with the project scope including Disaster Risk Reduction training, WaSH training, and Community Led Projects
Take a lead on community feedback, supporting the Program Development team to implement a meaningful framework of monitoring & evaluation
In collaboration with the community, identify and create meaningful proposals for Community Led Projects. Empower community members throughout the creation and implementation stages of selected projects
Support the Program Development team in compiling program specific fortnightly and end of program reports for the organization
Keep proper tracking of community meetings and events
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.
Must have (or be able to secure) permission to drive in Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania
Perform other duties as required
Position Requirements
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Compensation & Benefits
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.