COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

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 All Hands and Hearts on all programs and conducting beneficiary selection as required. It is expected that this role will lead or facilitate appropriate disaster risk reduction training, where appropriate. This position is also responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of All Hands and Hearts work by collecting and responding to feedback.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Program Director

Roles reporting to position Assistant Community Coordinator (if applicable)

The approximate number of reports 1

Essential Functions

• Engage the community by building and maintaining relationships between the community, staff and volunteers. Involve the community in decisions and provide timely, relevant, and culturally sensitive support as needed, tracking all community meetings and events.

• Identify the community, its boundaries, influencers and vulnerable populations through regular activities such as actor mapping.

• Early in response, connect with local authorities and other stakeholders, acting as a guide and translator.

• 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 Heart's 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.
  • Support and at times facilitate training around cultural awareness, sensitivity and local community expectations for program staff and volunteers.

• Assist PD, OM and PM in the local hiring procedures and beneficiary support.

• Work with staff team and Community Engagement Manager to develop and facilitate community engagement activities to be run by AHAH volunteers

• Facilitate renewal activities in line with the project scope including Disaster Risk Reduction training, WaSH training, and Community Led Projects, as appropriate and feasible.

• Take a lead on community feedback, supporting the Program Director to implement a meaningful framework of monitoring & evaluation.

• Support the Program Director in compiling program specific fortnightly and end of program reports for the organization.

• 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

• Other duties as required.

Position Requirements

Education High School Diploma or equivalent.

Related Experience Previous experience working or volunteering with All Hands and Hearts preferred. +1 years experience working with community projects.

Special Competencies/Certifications   Must have a valid driving license. Must be fluent in at least one language/dialect used in the region of the project. Excellent written and oral communication skills (in English) and confident working with Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets; and Microsoft Office. The individual needs 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

• Constantly works in outdoor adverse weather conditions
• Frequently moves items weighing up to 40 lbs on work site or on base
• Frequently operates computer
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position
• Living in communal environment
• High stress situations

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate is $850-1250 USD/ month, based on position, skills and experience
• 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 requirements

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.