TECHNICAL ADVISOR – DISASTER RELIEF & RECOVERY
JOB SUMMARY:
There is an immediate opening for this new on-site position with The Salvation Army – National Headquarters, a non-profit Christian organization located in Alexandria, Virginia, in the World Service Office (SAWSO). This position provides technical leadership in the specific sector of disaster relief and recovery focusing primarily on facilitating the transition from disaster relief to recovery by coordinating the hand-over of project oversight from International Emergency Services (IES) to the SAWSO program team. Provides a range of strategic advisory, capacity-building and resource development assistance to The Salvation Army territories; designs and implements recovery programs, strategies, systems, processes, workshops and curricula; conducts territorial training in recovery programs (including strategic self-assessments and faith-based facilitation), recovery program management and technical subjects; provides general assistance to Salvation Army field offices; develops cooperative relationships with counterparts; participates in home office activities; provides grant writing assistance; serves as the primary liaison for SAWSO with IES and the National Liaison of Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in the USA; provides support to IES and country offices for the development and maintenance of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and emergency preparedness strategies; national and international travel required two – three months per year.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social services or a field related to the sector (i.e., disaster response, humanitarian assistance, international affairs, peace and conflict resolution, etc.), a Master’s degree preferred, and five years of professional work experience, including experience in disaster preparedness, relief and recovery program design, and two – three years of program management experience, and three years experience of living and working in a developing country with international disaster programs (such as disaster response, humanitarian assistance, mitigation) preferably in a management role, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Salary hiring range is $3,175.60 - $3,572.55 bi-weekly. Benefits after 60 days. Free underground parking and lunches offered.
Submit your cover letter and resume by secure fax to (703) 302-8688, e-mail to usn_recruit@usn.salvationarmy.org with the job title in the subject line, or send via US Mail to 615 Slaters Lane Alexandria, VA 22314, Attn: HR Office.
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