Specialist Humanitarian

This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for the poor and the needy, and provide opportunities for giving and service by: helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant; providing access to essential food and clothing items, helping members prepare for and respond to disasters;
and providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering; thus furthering the mission of the Church.This role administers Welfare Services programs, policies, and operations under the direction of the Area Welfare & Self-Reliance Manager and in harmony with the policies and direction of the Church General Welfare Services Committee.
- Develops and refines annual humanitarian plan
- Prepares and presents area initiative proposals to HQ or Area Authorities
- Oversees and monitors success of area initiatives and emergency response projects
- Oversees supervision and support of humanitarian missionaries serving within the Area
- Coordinates with HQ on major initiatives
- Helps to manage member participation in projects
- Builds and manages relationships with NGOs and government organizations/leaders with whom the church can coordinate regarding local humanitarian and emergency response efforts
- Consults with local leaders on preparedness efforts
- Carries out Church response efforts following disasters under the direction of the Area Presidency and DTA
- Ensures that all efforts comply with personnel, budgetary, and safety policies
- Detect opportunities and coordinate the work of SirveAhora and Youth Services Missionaries
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- 7+ years professional experience
- Management experience
- Experience in social work, social services, or with humanitarian program or project management
- Language skill appropriate to area
- English: Upper Intermediate (read, write and speak)
- Use of the Advanced Office package - Image and video editing programs
- Availability to travel.
- Ability to relate to internal/external customer/supplier