Direct Relief
Contractor - US Hurricane Response - Southeast
Direct Relief, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Contractor position
- U.S. Hurricane Response (Southeast Region)
Background:
Every day, Direct Relief prepares the most vulnerable communities worldwide for more frequent and destructive emergencies. When disasters strike, Direct Relief responds rapidly, effectively, and efficiently to get medical resources where they are needed to save lives. Direct Relief's efforts are fast, yet always in direct response to specific requests from local partners and are coordinated with other organizations and public agencies to ensure the most efficient use of resources.
Over the last several years, Direct Relief has responded to more frequent and higher-intensity disasters. When the COVID-19 pandemic began in January 2020, Direct Relief had already been responding to back-to-back emergencies for two and a half years starting with Hurricane Harvey in August 2017, followed by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and the two largest local disasters in Santa Barbara's history - the Thomas Fire and the Montecito debris flow. Direct Relief is the largest provider of charitable medicines into Ukraine since the war began in 2022.
Job Overview
We are seeking an
independent contractor
to work on our hurricane response initiatives in the Southeast region of the U.S. This contract position is project based, full-time and will span approximately 12 months. Short term focus will be Hurricane Helene and Milton response efforts, and then long-term management of hurricane recovery programs. This individual will travel to disaster-affected areas to manage response efforts from the ground, vet new partners to receive medical material support, and recommend partners to receive disaster-related grant funding. They will work independently and manage their own schedule and project deadlines.
T
his individual will reside in the Southeast Region of the US
Job Responsibilities:Provide organizational response to hurricane emergencies in the US, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the approach is aligned with organizational prioritiesBuild and maintain strategic relationships with specialized and regional disaster response organizations and other key partnersMonitor hurricane specific early warning and emergencies throughout the Southeast US regionTravel to disaster zones to manage response efforts and meet with local partners to gain understanding of needs and determine appropriate types and levels of supportPrepare internal disaster response updates. Articulate verbally and in writing about the response activities, including what's being done and why it's important. Provide context to the activities.Collaborate with team members to ensure project goals are metAdhere to project specifications and deadlinesRequirements:
At least 3-5 years of relevant emergency response management/experienceReside in the Southeastern region of the U.S.***Demonstrable experience in project management in humanitarian responses, preferably in the USDegree from an accredited college or university in International Relations or related field preferredCapacity building, facilitation, and networking skillsCapacity to design response frameworks, project concepts, proposal outlines, and budgetsAbility to travel throughout the region as needed, sometimes with short noticeAbility to exercise sound judgmentAbility to manage multiple competing interests/tasks prioritize accordinglyAbility to work and interact with multiple external stakeholdersDetail oriented with the ability to take initiative and work independently.Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization
Compensation:
Compensation for this position will be approximately $70 - $80/hourly.
If you are a detail-oriented and self-motivated professional looking for a flexible work arrangement, please apply with a cover letter and resume at www.directrelief.org/careers or to ajarchow@directrelief.org. Please include salary requirements.
- U.S. Hurricane Response (Southeast Region)
Background:
Every day, Direct Relief prepares the most vulnerable communities worldwide for more frequent and destructive emergencies. When disasters strike, Direct Relief responds rapidly, effectively, and efficiently to get medical resources where they are needed to save lives. Direct Relief's efforts are fast, yet always in direct response to specific requests from local partners and are coordinated with other organizations and public agencies to ensure the most efficient use of resources.
Over the last several years, Direct Relief has responded to more frequent and higher-intensity disasters. When the COVID-19 pandemic began in January 2020, Direct Relief had already been responding to back-to-back emergencies for two and a half years starting with Hurricane Harvey in August 2017, followed by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and the two largest local disasters in Santa Barbara's history - the Thomas Fire and the Montecito debris flow. Direct Relief is the largest provider of charitable medicines into Ukraine since the war began in 2022.
Job Overview
We are seeking an
independent contractor
to work on our hurricane response initiatives in the Southeast region of the U.S. This contract position is project based, full-time and will span approximately 12 months. Short term focus will be Hurricane Helene and Milton response efforts, and then long-term management of hurricane recovery programs. This individual will travel to disaster-affected areas to manage response efforts from the ground, vet new partners to receive medical material support, and recommend partners to receive disaster-related grant funding. They will work independently and manage their own schedule and project deadlines.
T
his individual will reside in the Southeast Region of the US
Job Responsibilities:Provide organizational response to hurricane emergencies in the US, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the approach is aligned with organizational prioritiesBuild and maintain strategic relationships with specialized and regional disaster response organizations and other key partnersMonitor hurricane specific early warning and emergencies throughout the Southeast US regionTravel to disaster zones to manage response efforts and meet with local partners to gain understanding of needs and determine appropriate types and levels of supportPrepare internal disaster response updates. Articulate verbally and in writing about the response activities, including what's being done and why it's important. Provide context to the activities.Collaborate with team members to ensure project goals are metAdhere to project specifications and deadlinesRequirements:
At least 3-5 years of relevant emergency response management/experienceReside in the Southeastern region of the U.S.***Demonstrable experience in project management in humanitarian responses, preferably in the USDegree from an accredited college or university in International Relations or related field preferredCapacity building, facilitation, and networking skillsCapacity to design response frameworks, project concepts, proposal outlines, and budgetsAbility to travel throughout the region as needed, sometimes with short noticeAbility to exercise sound judgmentAbility to manage multiple competing interests/tasks prioritize accordinglyAbility to work and interact with multiple external stakeholdersDetail oriented with the ability to take initiative and work independently.Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization
Compensation:
Compensation for this position will be approximately $70 - $80/hourly.
If you are a detail-oriented and self-motivated professional looking for a flexible work arrangement, please apply with a cover letter and resume at www.directrelief.org/careers or to ajarchow@directrelief.org. Please include salary requirements.