PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

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 developing and maintaining a queue of long-term reconstruction projects in AHAH’s  countries of operation, conducting a formal project hand-over training to our program construction team, and contributing to the creation of a monitoring and evaluation protocol for our International Recovery operations.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to  Program Development Manager 

Roles reporting to position  None

Approximate number of reports  0

Essential Functions
 

• Help Program Development Manager identify and assess potential International Recovery project sites.
• Provide needed data on building codes, common building designs, reported market costs, and potential project and base locations.
• Help Program Development Manager create building designs and develop scope and work plan for projects, full Bills of Quantities, and labor cost summaries for potential new projects.
• Contribute as needed to creation of Project Approval Summaries for all potential projects in construction queues.
• Support a wider team to identify locations for bases for new programs.
• Help Program Development Manager hand over project plan to the Program team and train the Project Manager and Construction Site Coordinators in the use of required tracking and data collection tools.
• Contribute as needed to the creation of standard tools and systems required to plan, budget, and hand over International Recovery projects.
• Assist in the creation of strategy, indicators, data collection tools, and data analysis processes for monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of the Program Development team.

• Help Program Development Manager identify local partners and develop agreements to collaborate with: project implementation, fundraising, technical advice, in-country financial operations, and/or future M&E.

• Share information and plan activities with Partnerships team and existing Program teams (if present in country) to identify local technical resources for advice and assistance, ensure good coordination with local partners, and smooth transition between Programs.
• Ensure appropriate Risk Assessments are completed to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Work with the Project Team to create a Security Plan detailing Standard Operating Procedures and appropriate Contingency Plans to mitigate identified risks and reduce or control the impact of an incident.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Education  Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Civil/ Structural Engineering/ Architecture or equivalent technical related field.

Related Experience 1+ years experience working for All Hands and Hearts, or another disaster response organization. 1+ years experience in building design, construction work planning, and creation of accurate BoQs and Materials Schedules. 

Special Competencies/Certifications Knowledge of international humanitarian standards including Sphere and HAP. Good written and oral communication skills. Must be confident working with AutoCAD and Microsoft Project (or similar project management software) and with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. Applicants need to be well organized and have a flexible approach to managing multiple tasks and prioritizing them appropriately. The individual is able to manage a large workload and perform in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands 

• Constantly works in outdoor adverse weather conditions
• 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 $1,350 - $1,538 USD / month, and up to $1,725 for highly qualified candidates who have previous experience in this role.
• Monthly R&R breaks with allowance
• Coverage for emergency medical injury or illness
• 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.