Position Purpose
A versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that helps communities recover after disasters and gets children back in school. The position is full-time and is responsible for the overall management and strategic development of the program to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the projects.
This position is not available to U.S. citizens. Preference will be given to qualified Mexican nationals.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports to International Recovery Manager
- Roles reporting to position Construction Site Coordinator and Community Coordinator
- The approximate number of reports 2-5
Essential Functions
- Provide overall leadership and accountability for the program, ensuring strategy, scope, quality, timeline, budget, and impact align with organizational and community needs.
- Develop, manage, and continuously review the overall program scope, implementation plans, timelines, milestones, and budgets, maintaining accurate program tracking and reporting.
- Ensure program and project activities are delivered within approved timelines and budgets and meet organizational, donor, technical, quality, safety, and community engagement standards.
- Develop and manage the overall program budget, including financial forecasting and oversight of operational, project, contractor, and construction-related costs.
- Recruit, onboard, train, and manage an effective and diverse staff team, providing supportive leadership and ensuring clear accountability for program delivery.
- Oversee the identification, vetting, contracting, and management of construction contractors and other project service providers, in coordination with Operations, TCT and Finance.
- Ensure AHAH project and site teams effectively supervise contractors, monitoring progress, quality, scope, timelines, safety, and compliance with contractual requirements.
- Technical lead on the worksite and therefore responsible for the correct execution of construction plans and construction details. Responsible for discussing, developing and evaluating alternative construction details with the technical capacity team and the engineers as needed.
- Establish systems for monitoring contractor deliverables, work progress, variations, completion milestones, and invoices, ensuring appropriate verification before payment.
- Establish and maintain effective quality, safety, risk management, and contractor supervision practices across project sites.
- Develop, implement, and regularly review Health, Safety, Security, Emergency, and Evacuation procedures for the program, ensuring appropriate requirements are communicated to contractors and staff.
- Oversee project assessment and selection processes, when applicable, ensuring interventions respond to community needs and organizational strategy.
- Establish and maintain effective monitoring, evaluation, learning, and accountability approaches, using findings to improve project quality, effectiveness, and impact.
- Oversee accurate and timely weekly and fortnightly reporting across program progress, contractor performance, finance, operations, safety, community engagement, risks, and challenges.
- Oversee procurement and logistics requirements to ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, and other resources required for project implementation.
- Oversee and support the Community Coordinator in developing and implementing community engagement and community renewal projects.
- Continuously assess program, project, and contractor risks and develop mitigation strategies, escalating significant concerns as appropriate.
- Coordinate closely with Operations, Logistics, Finance, MEAL, and other relevant functions to ensure effective and integrated program delivery.
- Attend relevant Cluster, Working Group, coordination, and other external meetings, representing the program as appropriate and communicating pertinent information to the International Recovery Manager.
- In coordination with the International Recovery Manager, continuously develop and evaluate the strategic direction and scope of the program, adapting implementation as required.
- Ensure appropriate program documentation, tracking, knowledge management, and handover throughout the program lifecycle.
- Support the Operations and Project teams to deliver their targets within approved time and budget constraints.
- Perform other duties as required.
Position Requirements
- Education Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required Architect, civil engineering or structural engineering degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Related Experience: 2+ years experience working in a disaster response context, preferably with All Hands and Hearts. 1+ years of experience in a role with project management responsibilities, including budget tracking and reporting and in a construction or technical role. 2+ years of management experience.
- Special Competencies/Certifications Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams, communities, partners, and stakeholders. Fluency in at least one language or dialect used in the project region is preferred.
- Strong leadership, people management, delegation, coaching, and team development skills, with a sophisticated and adaptable management style appropriate to diverse and fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to manage a large and varied workload, prioritize competing demands, work independently, and adapt effectively to changing operational circumstances.
- Strong organizational, planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Strong proficiency with Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets, Slack and Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project.
- Confidence working with relevant design and construction software, including AutoCAD.
- Knowledge and practical application of international humanitarian standards and best practices, including Sphere and HAP.
- Experience working in disaster response, recovery, construction, humanitarian, or other comparable field-based environments is highly desirable.
- Must hold a valid driver's license and be able to drive as required for program activities.
- Must be able to secure and maintain the appropriate visas, work permits, and other documentation required for the assignment.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Constantly works in outdoor adverse weather conditions
- Frequently moves items weighing up to 40 lbs on work site or on base
- Frequently operates construction equipment (table saws, impact drivers, drills, and more)
- 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
- Typical starting salary is $2,613 - $2,801 USD / month, and up to $2,989 USD / month for highly qualified candidates who have previous experience in this role.
- Room & board
- Monthly R&R breaks with allowance
- Coverage for emergency medical injury or illness (if outside your country of residence)
- Visa extension reimbursement
- Travel to and from program location
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.
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.
