What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR, EMERGENCIES U.S PROGRAMS position at Care.org?
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Who We Are:
As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people globally. We do this by focusing on our mission and vision, and the values of equality and excellence that guide our organization. We seek dedicated individuals who align with our mission and are passionate about making it a reality by collaborating with others, embracing learning and innovation, and delivering results.
What We Are Looking For:
At CARE, we value diversely talented people who can bring different experiences and perspectives to our organization. We know that not all applicants will have every skill and qualification. We encourage everyone who meets the minimum required qualifications to apply. Having one or more of the preferred qualifications will strengthen an application. But, even if you are earlier in your career or followed a non-traditional educational or professional path, we hope you will consider a career at CARE.
Job Title: DIRECTOR, EMERGENCIES U.S PROGRAMS
Job Location(s): US - Atlanta, GA
JOB SUMMARY:
Since 1945, CARE has delivered innovative, people-centered solutions in response to the world's crises. After World War II, excess food for troops became the original CARE Package®- an outpouring of American generosity for war-torn Europe. Out of that grew a global movement, and today, CARE's work fills critical gaps for families living in or on the cusp of poverty in the U.S and 120 countries.
CARE has been a global humanitarian leader for 80 years, responding to every major emergency—including those in the United States since 2020. As domestic needs grow, CARE is expanding its U.S. Programs to support low-income women and families during times of crisis. The Director of Emergencies, U.S. Programs, reporting to the AVP of U.S. Programs, will be instrumental in driving this expansion. This strategic leader will bring deep technical expertise, shape innovative partnerships, and lead program strategy and fundraising efforts. They will champion a bold and holistic approach to emergency response, while advancing CARE's learning agenda and thought leadership across the U.S. humanitarian landscape.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Emergency Program Strategy and Design
- Building on expert knowledge of U.S. Emergency systems and CARE's global areas of expertise, define CARE's U.S. Emergency Program strategy, niche, and gaps that CARE can fill to meet the needs of low-income women and families, and establish ambitious yet achievable impact and growth performance indicators.
- Serve as a technical leader in collaboratively designing programs and implementation models in the areas of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, particularly as it relates to protection, cash assistance, supply distribution, and community resilience.
- Lead the development of emergency program implementation and training materials, resources, and communications materials.
- In close collaboration with the Humanitarian team, lead the U.S. Emergency Surge team and operations to ensure fast and effective response to U.S. emergencies.
- Partner with monitoring and evaluation teams to strengthen the results framework and learning agenda that can ensure quality implementation.
Partnership Development
- Lead development of strategic partnerships with national and state emergency stakeholders, which may include governments, NGOs, universities, and research firms. This may include organizing and leading national coalitions or working groups.
- Identify and build relationships with potential partners for emergency program implementation to help fill service gaps and scale interventions. This will include managing the partner agreement and management processes for these partners.
- Help identify potential community organizations to include in CARE's Partner Network.
- Maintain close relationships with local practitioners and program participants that will inform program design, learning, and adaptation.
Fundraising
- Growing and diversifying financial resources for the U.S. emergency portfolio is imperative to the incumbent's success. Partner with the AVP, US Programs, and fundraising teams to lead prospecting and proposal development for U.S. emergency-related projects and initiatives. Join donor calls to support donor relationships managers as needed.
- Identify potential private and public donors and award opportunities, including new types of funding models.
- Keep fundraising teams up to date about program priorities, products, and progress.
Communications and Thought Leadership
- Develop and execute an internal and external communications plan for CARE's US Health Programs.
- In partnership with communications and fundraising teams, develop communications collateral (e.g., fact sheets, presentations, blogs, case studies) that can be used across CARE's audience and build understanding of and investment in the work.
Represent CARE at industry events and sector platforms to establish and grow CARE's thought leadership in the domestic space.
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Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience a emergency program role in the United States, preferably in the fields of emergency management, community resilience, or social work.
- Strong program operations background.
- Passion for CARE's mission and values
- Exceptional communication and writing skills, with sound judgment and discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with donors.
- Team player who is flexible to adapt to do what is needed to support the greater needs
- Must be willing to deploy to US emergencies as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree or higher in the areas of emergency management, social work, public health or nonprofit management
- Deep understanding of the U.S. emergency landscape, disaster assistance systems, and partnership ecosystems.
- Experience working for or with U.S. emergency response agencies and organizations.
- Experience working with community based organizations in the U.S.
- Experience building and improving program operational processes and workflows.
- Strong relationships with national and state emergency organizations, researchers and funders.
- Experience working for or with a large nonprofit and/or international NGO.
- Training or accreditation in emergency management, psychosocial support services, social work
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Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.
Salary : $109,140 - $152,250