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Job Description:
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Job#: JID1035311
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Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. Habitat for Humanity has an Operational Headquarters in Americus, Georgia and an Administrative Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and is a global, non-profit ministry where our employees build futures and lives.
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is seeking a dedicated professional for the position of Project Manager - Disaster Response. Reporting to the Director, Housing and Human Settlements for Latin America & the Carribean, the Project Manager - Disaster Response is a key player in the development and implementation of HFHI's Disaster Response strategy in LAC. This position is based at our area office in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Responsibilities include:
1. Lead the development and implementation of HFHI Disaster Response strategy in LAC, working with all LAC HFH national organizations and with particular emphasis on those geographical areas subject to seasonal natural hazards.
2. Implement, manage, and support disaster response projects in field locations, including travel to current/proposed project areas to perform rapid assessments, project formulation and inception, training and capacity-building, collaborating with the HQ Disaster Response Department.
3. Establish coordination and networking relationships and seek collaborative work and partnerships with other humanitarian/development agencies involved in disaster response.
4. Assist HFH national organizations affected by disasters and/or complex emergencies in developing programs to increase their capacity to meet shelter and housing needs of their communities. Facilitates and provides guidance in transition from temporary/emergency shelter activities to standard, long-term HFH construction practices.
5. Develop disaster response processes and policy protocols for LAC AO. Assess existing business procedures relating to disaster response and make recommendations for strengthening response programs while promoting mitigation and disaster preparedness activities, techniques and awareness.
6. Evaluate and make recommendations on project organization issues, logistics, program delivery and methods of construction. Advise and train staff in shelter, housing and settlement related issues, particularly in areas of new and alternative/innovative concepts and construction processes that support the goal of disaster risk reduction and post-disaster holistic shelter assistance.
7. Explore funding opportunities and write proposals to obtain funds to develop capacity in NO's and support responses to disasters within the region.
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Required Skills:
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* Fully fluent speaking skills in both English and Spanish.
* At least 5 years experience in facilitating processes and/or managing prevention, mitigation, prepareness and disaster response programs and aliances in a multinational environment.
* Experience developing policies around disaster response preparedness.
* Excellent spoken and written communications skills.
* Significant experience building alliances and partnerships internationally.
Please submit your resume and cover letter as ONE SAVED DOCUMENT into our applicant tracking system.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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# of Openings:
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Employment Type:
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Direct Hire
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Start Date:
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N/A
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Pay Range:
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Confidential
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Overtime Pay:
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Not-Specified
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Visa Sponsorship:
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Yes
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Amount of Travel:
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21 to 30%
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Position Location:
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San Jose
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Relocation Assistance:
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National and international relocation available
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