FIELD 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.  The position is full time and is responsible for the assessment and management of work queues to maintain smooth workflow and creating and maintaining relations between All Hands and Hearts and local beneficiaries.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to  Operations Manager
• Roles reporting to position  None
• Approximate number of reports  0

Essential Functions

• Manage the field work queue including the intake of new beneficiaries, scheduling of new work sites, and management of program data on All Hands and Hearts’ organizational database

• Conduct, schedule and manage site assessments

• Seek out, build and maintain relationships with local NGOs, IDP Camp management and possible beneficiaries in the area, attend coordination meetings as required

• Assist the Operations Manager and Community Coordinator with prioritizing the work queue, and the scheduling and timelines of work sites

• Maintain accurate tracking systems where necessary

• Manage logistics of daily transport for volunteers to and from the worksite. This includes coordinating all the local drivers.

• Lead teams of staff and volunteers in the field and offer troubleshooting and advice at project sites.

• Adhere to an agreed set of safety and quality standards and ensure these standards are maintained, reporting any near misses, injuries and best practices to review with the team.

• 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.

• Perform other duties as required

Financial Responsibilities

• Is this position responsible for the operating budget of the associated department? No
• Does this position have any other financial responsibilities? No

Position Requirements

• Education  High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Related Experience  Previous All Hands and Hearts experience preferred. Minimum 1 year experience in construction logistics, logistics management. and construction in a
• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience of construction logistics, 1 year of experience working or volunteering for All Hands and Hearts, or another disaster response organization, and 1 year experience managing logistics/and or working in construction in a development setting.
• Special Competencies/Certifications  Must be able to speak Ukranian. Must be able to secure and maintain appropriate visas. Excellent written and oral communication skills (In Polish and English preferably). Driver’s license required. Confident working with Google suite, Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. The applicant needs to be well organized, detail-oriented and process driven. The applicant should 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.
• Work Environment/Conditions Communal living environment. Frequent high-stress situations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate is $800-$1,200 USD/ month, based on skills and experience.
• Room & board
• Monthly R&R breaks with allowance
• Visa extension reimbursement
• Travel to and from program location
• Coverage for emergency medical injury or illness
• 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.

Keywords

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