PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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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 developing and maintaining a queue of long-term reconstruction projects in All Hands and Heart’’s  countries of operation, conducting a formal project handover training to our program construction team, and contributing to the creation of a monitoring and evaluation protocol for our International Recovery operations.

Start date for this position is October 1, 2023

Reporting Relationships

- Reports to Program Development Recovery Manager

- Roles reporting to position Program Development Specialist

- Approximate number of reports 1-3

Essential Functions

- Identify and assess potential International Recovery project sites.

- Conduct desk research on building codes, common building designs, reported market costs, and potential project site and base locations.

- Confirm building designs for projects. Develop scopes and work plans, full bills of quantities, and labor cost summaries for potential projects.

- Create project approval summaries for all potential projects in building queues.

- Support a wider team to identify locations for bases for new programs.

- Present handover documentation including detailed Project Management Plan to Program. Director and formally train program team on project details and the use of project tracking software and other required tracking and data collection tools.

- Provide in-country support for project launch and advise project team for a sustained period after project launch.

- Collaborate with Project Manager to solve problems and revise project plans as needed.

- Provide technical advice to active projects via fortnightly call.

- Advise Ops Director and Program Director on project progress and areas of concern.

- Create 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 Project 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.

- Work with the Finance team to ensure appropriate expense tracking during the pre-program phase and appropriate handover to the Finance Coordinator at the start of the program.

- We understand vaccination is the best way to protect our beneficiaries, community members, staff and volunteers. Therefore, we require all staff members working in in-person environments (including program staff, office staff, team meetings and program visits) to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Subject to applicable guidance, the term fully vaccinated currently refers to when an individual has received all recommended Covid-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.

- Perform other duties as required

Position Requirements

- Education:   Requires a bachelor's degree in building science, Civil/Structural Engineering/Architecture or equivalent technical related field.

- Related Experience:   1+ years' experience working for All Hands and Hearts or another Disaster Response organization. 2+ years professional construction experience in a role with project management responsibilities. 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 Workspace, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets and Microsoft Office. Applicants need 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 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

- Pay rate is $1,500-$2,000 USD/ month, based on position, skills and experience

- 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.