Humanitarian Assistance Director

Summary

We are looking for an experienced, driven individual to build and lead our global humanitarian assistance team. We envision a team of 12+ people within the next four years whose objective is building, maintaining and deploying the digital infrastructure needed in humanitarian intervention around the world. 

Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in civil society/ public service or connexed fields 

• Previous experience in management positions and leading teams 

• Ability to operate in an international setting, leading international partnerships and teams

• Previous work experience or studies in the field of humanitarian affairs or social services

• Is a very organized, analytical and proactive individual

• Strong fluency in English. Fluency in any other language is a plus. 

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and project management skills;

• Excellent people- and team management skills;

• Strong interpersonal, networking, and diplomacy skills;

• Able to demonstrate vision and leadership, while also maintaining flexibility, humility, and an ‘all-hands-on deck’ attitude within the team, when needed;

• Willing to go ‘above and beyond’ for the beneficiaries’ needs and best interests, when required;

• Able to work under tight and occasionally shifting deadlines;

• Able to work fruitfully and professionally with multiple cultures and professions;

• Able to travel when needed;

• Strong and compelling public speaker;

About the job

• Work closely with the CEO and VP of Product 

• Design, build, support and develop a team 

• Identify, build and maintain close relationships with relevant international and regional stakeholders

• Plan and coordinate the deployment of the digital civic infrastructure

• Participate in and actively contribute to international events and high-level forums

• Actively coordinates with the communications and fundraising/development departments

We offer:

• The opportunity to work on strategic, large scale programmes;

• The opportunity to build and grow in an international organization;

• An amazing community of professionals supportive of your goals;

• A safe and inclusive work environment;

• A competitive salary;

• The opportunity to develop a diverse range of skills.