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Coordinator, Hurricane Michael Recovery

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Tallahassee, FL, USA
Full-time

The Recovery Coordinator provides administrative and operations support to the Hurricane Michael Response Team. Duties include setting up and maintaining an administrative system, and coordinating communications within the team. Additionally this incumbent will assist with distribution, partnership coordination and program reporting and monitoring may also be needed. The Recovery Coordinator works closely with the team on the ground as well as HQ focal points.

As a frontline representative of Save the Children, the position holder is required to ensure the safety and protection of children and families that the incumbent comes in contact with and to represent the agency values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Coordinate Program Implementation (50%)

  • Assist with building and maintaining relationships with schools, partners and state contacts.
  • Coordinate training and program logistics including procuring necessary materials and supplies
  • Manage team communications and meetings as needed
  • Conduct site visits and program fidelity checks as needed

Support Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge Management (20%)

  • Collect and track beneficiary surveys and feedback
  • Input beneficiary data into beneficiary tracking system.
  • Help coordinate periodic reporting including regularly updating Situation Reports, and managing response documentation on the Response Hub

Support Field Operations and Office Administration (30%)

  • Provide operational and administrative support to the program as required to ensure the smooth running of the program, to include such things as travel and hotel arrangements, ordering of office supplies and equipment, and arranging events as needed.
  • Provide administrative support to the Team Leader including meeting and scheduling support, preparing materials, directing questions to the correct people and taking meeting notes.
  • Help track and report program expenses
Educational Background: 
High School or Technical/Vocational Degree 
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience in area of expertise with preference given to those with early education, social work, child protection experience. 
  • Professional level of specialized knowledge to manage complex tasks, programs or projects.  
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Flexible, team player

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience implementing disaster recovery programs
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in child protection, psychology, early childhood education or related field in a relevant subject
  • Fluency in Spanish, both written and verbal
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Meaningful work, with a knowledge that you are changing the lives of children all around the world  
  • A family friendly work environment  
  • Highly collaborative and innovative teams 
  • Generous paid vacation days, holidays, family leave days, and sick time 
  • Healthcare plans including medical, dental, and life insurance 
  • Retirement savings account with matching company contributions 
  • Structured and formalized management development and coaching programs for mid and senior level managers  
  • Extensive e-learning opportunities on a variety of topics offered through our affiliation with several prestigious universities and with the American Management Association, as well as language learning opportunities 

Organization Info

Save the Children US

Overview
Headquarters: 
Fairfield, CT, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1964
About Us
Mission: 

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in nearly 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to create immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. in times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Save the Children is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 30 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 120 countries.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 17 2018
Active Until: 
Dec 17 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Save the Children US
industry: 
Nonprofit